We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay at Byron Bay! Tucked away on the hill, surrounded by lush greenery, overlooking beautiful Wategos beach we were in our own little patch of paradise. The views from the deck were stunning, watching the sun set in the evenings with the amazing changing colours of the sky, & being able to watch the surfers in the water below. It was lovely to lay on the sunbed & soak in the views. The apartment itself is very homely & had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including condiments in the pantry & fridge. We travelled as a family of 4 (our daughters are 18 & 20, so really it was 4 adults) & there was plenty of space. We could all fit on the couch, the beds were very comfortable & we all slept well, the kitchen was ample & the bathroom was very clean. Lots of thoughtful touches, for eg, there are books in the little study nook if you don’t bring your own, a beach umbrella & even beach towels. As mentioned, the driveway is steep but it is fine. The walk to the gorgeous Wategos beach is only a short 200m along a bush track that begins directly at the bottom of the driveway so it’s perfect access. You will get used to going up & down hills & stairs pretty quick! We walked into town each morning, one way took us about 30 mins with stunning views along the trail. We also walked to the lighthouse from Jeans, again it’s only about 25mins. Both walks are hilly but absolutely worthwhile. The food of Byron is amazing!! We were never short of wonderful choices. Jean herself is absolutely lovely & we enjoyed meeting her & her son Nick. Both Jean & Nick were very welcoming & although Jean lives above the apartment we felt like the space was our own. There was a renovation happening next door but it was not intrusive on our stay. There are a few renovations around Wategos but it does not take away from the experience. We absolutely LOVED our stay & Jean & would definitely come back again! It was the perfect family getaway in the perfect location. Thanks Jean, for helping making our stay so special.
Yvette x