You really can't beat the location of this little gem of a place. It's located perfectly between a quiet reach of the Brunswick River (Marshall's Creek) and the beach at New Brighton. It's just a short drive to Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby and Byron Bay, so has a lot to offer depending on what experience you are after. It's a short stroll to the weekly farmer's market (a must), general store and the excellent Yum Yum Tree Cafe so you don't really need to leave the bliss bubble unless you really want to!

The bedroom has a really comfy bed (actually two singles alongside each other, but it worked for us, even as a couple), couch, dresser and some wardrobe storage space. There are curtains to keep the light out if you need to bunker down and catch up on sleep in a really peaceful location. There is something really special about being able to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean; we slept so deeply, often unbroken all the way through the night!

The seperate kitchen has all of the basics and Vivi was more than happy to lend us a few extras that we needed for our holiday (e.g. blender to make smoothies). The fridge was a having a few issues while were there but Vivi responded immediately by getting a technician out to take a look, which was really appreciated.

The simple bathroom connects with a swinging set of doors making the space compact, but fully functional. There is also a washer, drier and undercover clothes line which was really convenient.

We loved eating our meals and doing yoga on the lovely deck looking out over the gorgeous creek. Being 20m or so from the beach made daily walks along the magnificent beach a great way to start or cap off our days.

If you want a genuine north coast experience in a basic studio without all the hype and congestion of Byron, then this might be the place for you. We had a fantastic time staying here for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year's period and would absolutely consider staying here again.

Thanks again Vivi for being such a wonderful host and sharing your slice of paradise with us!