We had a lovely long weekend at Camellia Cottage with our 2 young kids. The cottage is spotless and very well presented, situated in the centre of Byron Bay but a couple of blocks away from the hustle and bustle so we found it perfect for what we were looking for. You can walk everywhere, with a Woolies about 150mtrs away at the end of the street, and about the same distance to all the shops and cafes. The beach would probably be less than a 10 minute walk away. We left our car in the driveway and walked to most places.
The cottage itself has everything we needed with a well equipped kitchen and bathroom, there is also a separate toilet in the laundry outside which was a bonus; tv, ceiling fans in every room plus reverse cycle air con in the main living area. There are also fly screens on every door and window so you can leave everything open and not get any mozzies in. There is a little enclosed back yard with a table and benches to eat outside, and lovely outdoor chairs with cushions, we found it great having some outdoor space for our kids to play, and there is even an outdoor shower to wash the sand off after a day at the beach. There is a cupboard with some toys and puzzles for the kids that kept them entertained for ages.
There was no wifi when we were there but Justine, the host, is aware of this now and am sure the problem will be fixed shortly. She is very approachable and helpful, and quick to respond.
All in all, we thought Camellia Cottage is great for a small family and we wouldn’t hesitate to go back.