We stayed at Miirlarl for one night when picking up our new puppy from a dog breeder nearby and wished we had longer. Such a lovely option that we much preferred over staying in busy Coffs. Marina's place is set in idyllic bushland and the hosts are very friendly along with their guinea fowl and two cute dogs which our kids enjoyed interacting with. Marina was really quick at getting back to me regularly with queries and dinner options over email.
The rooms are appointed with an eclectic mix of furnishings, items from travels and old wares which we loved. The kids bedroom in the loft had a mix of toys for varying ages which i was not expecting but I (and the kids) really appreciated.
The main bedroom looks out onto bushland with a private deck and large bathroom with great showers! I could have laid on the bed and read my book for hours. The breeze and over head fans did an amazing job keeping the room cool on a particularly hot day.
Marina has stocked the kitchenette with breakfast items including coffee and in hindsight we should have made use of the bbq and the serenity and stayed put for dinner! But we did venture out to Bellingen for dinner which is a very pretty drive. We ate at Popla which has been started by two chefs from Newtown, Sydney. Creative and interesting sharing plates menu - great for us, wish the kids were babysat!
The boardwalk at Urunga is a nice way to spend an afternoon or morning. The walk passes over estuaries and mangroves and takes you all the way out to the headlands. Really pretty area with a protected area for kids to swim.