We had an excellent week at Ken's property in the bush. The cottage is great - comfy, welcoming and everything you need for an outback stay - well equipped standard kitchen, abundant rainwater, full bathroom, 2 bedrooms (incl one with multiple beds), big lounge/kitchen incl a split system airconditioner plus a woodheater, TV, sofa and dining room table. Covered carpark for the car and a BBQ. Books to read, touring info etc. But best of all, the kangaroos, birds, geese, ducks and chook! It's wonderful being greeted every morning by friendly kangaroos, a number with little joeys still in the pouch. And Ken will set up the fire pit for you at night if you'd like a campfire.
Beautiful, easily accessible national parks surround Ken's property. In fact its perfectly situated for day trips out in all directions to iconic places including the Pinnacles, the ancient Stromatolites, the Stockyard Gully caves, the Emu Downs Wind and Solar farm, Sandy Cape sandboarding (lots of fun!), glorious beaches at GreenHead, Jurien Bay and Cervantes, cruises out to see Australian sea lions, fantastic bushwalks and coastal trails and glorious native wildflowers in spring throughout the region. The Information Centre in Jurien Bay has lots of information on what to do. We loved our week at Ken's. It's only 2.5 hours from Perth so easy to get to. We'll be back!
And one tip - when travelling in Australia's outback it's important to avoid driving from dusk to dawn as that's when wildlife are about. But if you can't avoid it, lower your speed significantly to avoid hitting native animals.