It was the first time we stayed in the area and we used Ben's place as a base to explore. Studio is cute and functional, light and airy. Excellent king bed, and everything very spacious. So we enjoyed that.
There are no 'local' shop and nearby Blueys Beach town is pleasant with a small-town feel. Over the New Years Eve period we stayed, local shops were hardly open. It definitely has a small town vibe.
On the street the property is on, there is a fair but of construction and development going on so it's not the prettiest street.
Otherwise local beaches are pristine and untouched.