We were quite late in booking a place in Byron and were lucky enough to find Banksia's available. The house was great and the separate studio was perfect for my sister and her partner to have some privacy away from the house with my young kids running around.
The beach is just past the end of the garden and you don't really need to go anywhere else. The convenience of being so close means that you don't have to worry about going home to pick up an extra towel (or some beers!) because it is just a stone throw away.
The local shopping centre is a minute or two by car and the Spar had a great selection of food (loved the Italian sausages) and the bottle shop had a some nice wines and craft beers.
Overall a five out of five trip and we will definitely be back!