I have no hesitation in giving Helen & Craig's place five stars across the board. The house is gorgeous and has beautiful views across the river and to the mountains beyond. The location is peaceful and perfect for a relaxing break. Helen is a perfect host, providing eggs from the chooks and vegies from the garden. The area around Macksville is a great alternative to the relative hustle and bustle of nearby Nambucca and is a perfect leaping off point for Bellingen and Coffs to the north. Highly recommended.