This is a perfect place for a short getaway for a couple. We are new to northern NSW and were using this as a jumping-off spot for exploring the beautiful beaches and charming towns. What you need to know about Causarina (and what we didn't know) is that there is a protected dune zone between houses and the beach, which is full of trees. So although it is impossible to be closer to the beach than you are at Breanne's, it doesn't necessarily *feel* like a beachside property. Added to that is the configuration of the space: due to her own family's legitimate need for privacy, you can't open the blinds along the side of the house closest to the water, and there isn't really any outdoor space. As a result, we had the feeling that we were "living" next to the beach (it's a lovely, quiet, suburban street) but not really "vacationing" beachside. The flat is lovely: fresh, clean, perfectly appointed and exactly as advertised. Just not sure it's what we expected. Our bad!