We were met in the afternoon by a beaming Mary (and an excited Hermann), who immediately made us welcome with offers of cups of tea and tours of her wonderful property. Mary had offered to cook us dinner in her communication before our arrival. A little apprehensive, Nick and I agreed. I'm so glad we did...

Mary is a wonderful cook, and Mary and Whady make a formidable team of food, wine and company. Being Queenslanders, they offered us to join them in their lounge to watch the State of Origin - but we probably watched a few minutes of the game and chatted for the rest while discussing all manner of things from Aldi appliances to garlic braiding!

We retired to the apartment downstairs which is impeccably clean, has everything you need: wonderful linen and towels, breakfast & refreshments all available etc.

Nick and I cannot recommend this AirBnB enough. Despite only staying overnight on a drive-through, we'll be back to explore all Tallwoods & the surrounding beaches & hinterlands have to offer - and some more of Mary and Whady's hospitality.

(For the record, Queensland beat New South Wales 6-4...)