We stayed at the Bamboo Beach Cottage for 5 nights in March 2021. The location was fabulous in the sand dunes just behind Tallow Beach. Through the trees you could see the ocean and definitely hear it. The beach is stunning and the dog friendly area is fantastic.
Jane, the host communicated prior to check in, informing us that we could have an early check in . We had not asked for an early check in or anything, so it was really lovely of her to allow us early access.
We knew the cottage would be rustic and off beat however for the price tag, we were disappointed. Basically you are paying for the location not the quality of accommodation. There were some cleanliness and maintenance issues that concerned us. There was dust and dirt on the skirting boards in the bedroom and the thick balls of dust on the clothes rack were a little off putting. Also lying in bed, looking up at the wooden carving, that was covered in a thick layer of dust was not pleasant. In the bathroom, the toilet appeared clean however the smell of urine was awful. We tried using antibacterial wipes and Glen 20 to clean it but it made no difference.
Also in the bathroom was a major maintenance issue. The bench top around the cold water tap was rotted with a large hole exposed and the tap was nearly falling through. In the garden, 3 of the 4 outdoor chairs had their PU plastic weaving torn and after ripping my skirt, I was not impressed.
We loved Byron, we loved Tallow Beach yet we felt that Bamboo Beach Cottage did not deliver a positive holiday experience for us. The location is beautiful yet the accommodation was lacking.