Our large family of 6 adults & 4 children (3 generations) stayed in both Mbale & Teke Villa houses, and they were absolutely PERFECT for our little family getaway. We specifically chose these houses as they were next door to each other, and had closed-in back yards for our Gbabies to play safely.
Both houses were well equipped, spacious and very comfortable (including great beds).
Originally we had planned for another couple of our adult kids to be with us, but their plans fell through, allowing all Gbabies to have their own bedroom.
Teke Villa would be my preference, as it had an instantaneous gas hot water system (which never ran out), plus reverse cycle aircon. As opposed to Mbale only having a small storage hot water system, evap aircon & only 1 oil heater for heating.
But once I requested more heating solutions, we were very quickly provided with more heaters which proved adequate.
The closed in backyards were a great safety bonus having a 3 and 6 yr old. This included some fun times playing backyard cricket with the boys.
Having large dining tables and good seating, meant we rotated between houses for family breakies, and dinners.
My heart was overwhelmed when our Gbabies would wonder back and forth between houses, coming over for morning cuddles, lollies and hangs on the lounge watching TV or building Lego.
The location was perfect for our family, as we could walk to the foreshore park with the kids for a play, a quick drive to the local IGA for supplies, or stroll to the lookout and watch sea bound boats navigate the wild water.
Even though both homes are older style, they were very clean, functional and homely, creating a lovely atmosphere for our family to experience making beautiful memories.
If we return to Kalbarri with our extended family, we will definitely return to Teke Villa & Mbale.
And on a side note......we discovered a PHENOMENAL cafe, Red Bluff Cafe (unfortunately on our 2nd last day), this place is a must, unless you're on a diet ;-)
DEFINITELY the best coffee in Kalbarri (and I tried ALL the cafes)....and food....well I'm just speechless!