We stayed at Shelly Beach Rainforest Haven for 4 nights and 3 days to attend a wedding at Port Mac. Most of the wedding guests stayed in hotels/apartments near the CBD for convenience but we chose to stay at Shelly Beach Rainforest Haven because we like a home/friendly/quiet environment. We could not have found a better home away from home than this. It's just exactly what we wanted, very pleasant, bright, clean, peaceful, warmly decorated, a small yet well equipped kitchen. Nothing extravagant but has everything you need. We didn't cook but made sandwiches and light snack meals.
Despite we arrived a little later than what we told Betsey, she was in the mid of receiving friends for Thanksgiving diner but she's still very gracious and spent time showing us through everything to the minute details.
The setup is ideal for a couple wanting a little retreat, getting away from the hustle bustle of city life yet convenient/close access to many beaches, walks, sight seeing places. We can hear constant bird singing in the morning and afternoon. The house is only a short stroll from Shelly beach. There are other beaches nearby but Shelly beach is very nice and so convenient that we walked there and swam there then drove around to have a quick look at other beaches.
The house is well appointed with everything that one would need for a short stay. Betsey has stocked it up very well. We enjoyed her home made muesli very much. There is a milk bar around the conner if you need anything.
The swimming pool just outside the room is also very convenient. However, we did not use it (not enough time).
We thank Betsey and Liz for their hospitality and hope to return one day when the opportunity arises.
A Havenly home away from home!