This review is coming from three different perspectives: a person who works every time she's on holiday (me), a person who came for a visit internationally (my partner from the USA) and a frontline worker who deserved a rest (my mum).
As a workaholic, I required a place that was practical, had stable internet, had a space where I could set up comfortably and offer respite after a long day - this stay was everything I could have asked for and more. Right from the get go, Jamie was personable, communicative and transparent. He even let me know there was a printer I could utilise!
Though we had a few rainy days, the stay was well equipped with board games to keep a competitive bunch (all of whom are dreadful sore losers) company and entertainment via Netflix, YouTube, etc.
As a tourist coming from outside of Australia entirely, my partner was enamored. He has nothing but good things to say about Jamie. When he got a small cut from the beach, Jamie's well equipped first aid kit was just what we needed. It was cozy, accommodating, and felt like a second home more than "a hotel/motel" stay. He appreciated that the stay was so central to everything around us (Port Central, beaches, the Koala Hospital, restaurants, etc) as a tourist so he could fully appreciate a more laid back view of NSW.
As a mother, an emergency nurse of over 17 years and a COVID frontline worker since the pandemic began, it was hard to convince my mum to leave. She was a child on Christmas day every day we were here - it was adorable seeing her this happy. Having a keen eye for attention to detail, she was very happy with how clean and hospitable the stay was. I'm pretty certain the pool and spa area were her absolute favourite considering how she would spend every waking moment there when it wasn't raining. Jamie was extremely accommodating, listening to her ramblings and always had a smile and a cheer whenever he saw us.
In summary: please stay here. It's homey and decked out with all the things you'll love and so close to everything you could wish for on a trip (highly recommend a family game night of Monopoly and Snakes and Ladders). Jamie is lovely and we can't wait to come back for another trip!