Staying at the Belafonte was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Byron Bay - in fact it may have been my personal favourite about this trip. When we booked the place we were more so attracted by the novelty of the experience i.e. staying on a “boat-house”, but it far exceeded what we had imagined. It felt incredible to wake up in nature, and when you step onto the deck area in the morning you smell the leaves and the freshness of the surroundings. The entire premise was spotless clean, and interestingly taking a shower without a door was such a unique experience - in fact I then wondered why did we ever need a door for the bathroom at all because it felt so special and intimate. Even the part that I was most worried about - the compost toilet, seemed to be such a great learning experience for those of us who are just so used to everything that we have been given. We felt very welcomed by Sarah and Stephens from the notes, bread/butter/jam and snacks that they left. If you are a nature lover like us, this is a must-try experience!