A friend and I have just completed a 7-night stay at The Waves Penthouse and we couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodation. While the online pictures are accurate, we actually felt that the apartment in real life was even nicer than in the photographs.
As I feel the cold, staying in winter was a concern to me but the apartment was centrally heated and Randolph and Liz had provided a variety of blankets, additional to the doonas on the beds, to provide extra warmth if necessary.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with a welcome card and some treats which was a lovely and thoughtful touch. The property also had a wide selection of DVDs, CDs, games and a couple of books to keep us occupied if we so chose. That said, there were too many amazing things to discover in and around Port Macquarie to spend days in the property (and the weather assisted with that also!) and the apartment was really well situated to easily access the CBD, by foot or by car, as well as Flynn's Beach (a very short walk) and the stunning Coastal Walk. The internal laundry was fully kitted out with laundry powder, a drying rack, pegs, etc, and the bathrooms contained all the amenities you'd require (soap, shampoo, hairdryer, etc). Similarly, the kitchen was well stocked with crockery, utensils, cookware and, of all things, a fabulous coffee machine which was a real treat!
Finally, the property is in a quiet location.
The only thing I will note for anyone with mobility issues is that there are quite a number of stairs leading up to the apartment. While they weren't an issue for us at all, anyone who is challenged by stairs would need to be aware of this.
In summary, we were very happy with the week we spent at The Waves Penthouse and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you Randolph and Liz!