I've stayed at Mullaway many times. I come for the solace, to rest, go hiking and to body surf. I also love to stay where I can sleep to the sound of the surf and I was happy to discover that yes the sound of the surf is there, even from the downstairs main bedroom. Its muted, but Mullaway is a very quiet place at night.

Some rental places I've stayed at were fairly ordinary, poky or even run down. The owners just don't care sometimes. This place however is just plain gorgeous. It pretends to be an average weatherboard cottage on the outside, but on the inside its thoroughly modern and everything in it just works. Well lit, really good shower and lots of nice features and appointments (I won't spoil it). It outclasses my own home, which is pretty scary :-)

In fact the only way you could improve on this designer beach shack is, well, put it on a truck and stick it right on the beach.

As a usually single traveler, having a whole house to myself is a bit overkill for me, but I can imagine a family just loving the space. Its got decks on both levels. Having the beds on the lower level works nicely. I should add that the stairs take a bit of getting used to. The wifi is a huge plus considering the mobile networks up there are pretty weak.

Its a few minutes walk to the shop and the beach. And if you've got wheels there's some really nice places around Coffs for views. (The Forest Sky Pier lookout is amazing). If you're a beach lover like me then you're already at one of the nicest beaches to be found anywhere. If you want a patrolled beach then you can head down to Woolgoolga (a few minutes drive, or a 45 minute beach walk). If you're from a city then you're going to love the stars at night.

I occasionally like places where you're with the host and you can chat but mostly I like my peace and privacy and this place is just perfect. Karen was a wonderful host in absentia. Always quick to respond to messages and very helpful.

I'm definitely going to go back. That's if you lot don't read this review and get there first :-)