This accommodation is not like any other I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. There are artworks and books everywhere, perfect little spaces to curl up and read, especially on the mezzanine on a giant beanbag. Every window has a peaceful view of tall trees, ground covers, flowers, fruit trees, a valley, garden statues of goddesses, and quirky garden ornaments such as giant bells made from recycled materials such as gas cylinders. When you are laying in bed or in the shower, you have uninterrupted views of the surrounding Balingup greenery yet complete privacy. There is a little unexpected area down from the house by a storage area where you can sit and have a quiet coffee at a little hidden away table with nothing to see but the under-storey of trees and the sounds of sheep. I loved how the windows of the property were at unexpected off-centre angles. It was lovely to lay in the hammock and read. Even with two of us in the hammock it was comfortable. The kitchen was equipped with a top of the range oven with 6 burners. The microwave was also a convection oven and there was a good quality clean BBQ with a nice verandah area to eat outside. There were lots of vinyl records and a record player, many CDs to suit all tastes - everything from Nick Cave to the Cirque du Soleil soundtrack. One of the highlights of staying here was getting to see a little quenda at dusk, shuffling around the cottage. Another unique feature of the cottage is the unusual lighting such as a dress hanging from the high ceiling which can be lit up at night with sparkling lights which cast very interesting shadows on the walls. There also is a little string of cubes hanging from the ceiling which light up. There is even fairy lighting around the bed frame! We look forward to coming back when the weather is cold to experience turning on the fire and getting cosy. Thank you John and Caroline for being such fantastic hosts.