Damon is a gracious host who attended to our every inquiry with such friendly promptness. He made us feel very much at home in his own home and provided us with some very good tips on the best beaches and cafes around. His warm generosity & hospitality is reflected in his lovely house, which made it difficult to leave in the end.
The expansive kitchen is the heart of this beautiful house with a chef stove and an island bar table that allows for intimate cooking and meals. It’s complemented by a long, huge window, allowing you to drink in the sunrise or sunset over wild bush & water. The adjoining deck is wonderful for evening drinks, followed by a BBQ. It’s also the perfect space for morning or evening yoga, watched keenly by friendly Kookaburras, Currawongs & Rosellas. The little ones would enjoy playing with the swingset & monkey bars. The lounge & 2 bedrooms are cosy and ideal for downtime at the end of a hard day at the beach or lake.
The house is a convenient 5-minute walk away from a little shopping village that includes a supermarket, a bakery, the Smiths Lake Butchery (remember that BBQ on the deck?) & a bottle shop. The Good Food Store is great for coffees & meals as well.
Take your pick when it comes to glorious beaches. We particularly favored Shelley, Cellito & Seven Mile Beaches. But just before you leave for your day at the beach, put in an order for a treat box from Brunched by Jenna (https://www.brunchedbyjenna.com.au) and you’ll be set for a day in the sun.
All in all, we had a lovely time and much of that had to do with Damon’s beautiful Barefoot Beach Shack. We’re already planning our trip back!