Our stop over at Shirley's house was fantastic. We were welcomed in and made to feel at home almost immediately. Shirley's home is beautifully maintained, very tastefully decorated and furnished and situated within walking distance from the beach in a quiet cul-de-sac. The town of South West Rocks is very picturesque featuring stunning coastline & beaches, a river entrance, a lighthouse and an amazing historic prison built like a castle, which overlooks the ocean. Not long after arriving Shirley drove us around to see all the sites while explaining the history and other information about the town. She was a great tour guide. At Shirley's recommendation we visited the Hotel for dinner and enjoyed a great meal out on the veranda overlooking stately Norfolk Island Pines teaming with roosting lorikeets. Actually the whole area has abundant native birds. While enjoying our meal we were invited to participate in a raffle to raise money for the local Surf Life Saving Club and next thing we knew we'd won a meat tray. I don't know if this happens to all Shirley's guests but you never know! Shirley provided us with a lovely breakfast next morning and even gave us a hug as we left. Overall it was a very enjoyable visit.