We loved staying at Julius and Trish's place. We were so comfortable and could easily get to all the places we wanted to go with a hire car. With a taxi driver (or 2) living across the street you could manage without a hire car but I think in Broome it is best to have. For us to stay in a lovely apartment beats a resort hands down even without a pool as the beach is just across the dunes and although I didn't make it there the aquatic centre was within walking. Loved Broome!