Marine was the perfect place for our stay in Middleton Beach. The cottage is amazingly well presented but still has a very relaxed feel. It is also very practical - everything we needed for our week stay was there. Ellen went out of her way to make the cottage welcoming and arrival/departure was very easy. We spent lots of time out and about enjoying the local area on foot/bike, plus there is heaps to do (more than our week's worth) in Albany & surrounding areas. Having said that we also spent quite a bit of time relaxing on the rear deck which was well protected when the easterly was blowing. The kids loved watching the birds and the bandicoot in the back yard. Overall we had a fabulous holiday and can't wait to return.