This property was a real gem to find! It is well-situated near the quaint, lovely little town of Laurieton and the home itself was charmingly decorated and spacious :)
It was absolutely breathtaking waking up to the view of North Brother Mountain every morning from the doorstep, and our pup absolutely adored the well-maintained yard space. Having heaters, a solar lamp in the en suite and a bathtub available were nice luxuries to have on cold winter nights, and being close not only to town, but also to Port Macquarie was also a huge benefit. Only minor negative we found was arriving to sticky-feeling countertops and bench-tops, tables & toilet seats, but we presumed this was due to the choice of cleaning solution used by the cleaners; it was just not something we expected to find when having to pay a $180 cleaning fee.
Do note that this property is being managed by a real estate agent, and it’s worth mentioning since we experienced some confusion because of this: You won’t get the quickest response (only really an issue if you’re planning anything last minute), but you’ll also find the $180 cleaning fee mentioned above is non-negotiable because it includes their supposed “office fees.” It’s not a deal breaker, especially if going with a larger group of people where the cost can be split, but we found this a bit off-putting not only because we were only a party of 2, but because we would classify office fees more as a ‘service/mgmt fee’ already paid for by the owner.
You should also note that once booked, the auto-confirm email you get from the host may cause some confusion/panic as it did for us. It states a Security Deposit form will need to be submitted along with a copy of your drivers license and credit card (front & back) before keys will be provided, but doesn't mention that it is not applicable when booked via Airbnb. It did however make us feel we had to do a bit of an 'in-going' inspection of sorts and report some repairs/maintenance issues as soon as we arrived to make sure we wouldn't be held liable for damages we weren't responsible for.
Overall, it was an amazing trip in a beautiful location surrounded not only by nature but also by great beaches & rivers. The property itself is a great accommodation with more than enough space and beds/rooms for an enjoyable family getaway. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to step away from the 'city pace' =D