Vivi was very friendly and a warm host, she gave us some much appreciated information on things to do and see in the area. She was very open with the use of her home and when you catch her for a chat she is a very interesting and accomplished person, we quickly felt like trusted friends.

The apartment is under the main house and is good basic accommodation. What was not clear in the pictures is that the sleeping area and kitchen/toilet are separate spaces connected by an external deck, so any night time trips to the toilet involve going outside across a couple of metres of deck. Not a deal breaker but bracing on a cold night.

Unfortunately the apartment does not have a fully functional Wi-Fi service so there is no modem or router to access. Vivi relies on a free Telstra service that cannot be accessed by everyone and is a slow and erratic service on a good day. We only discovered this when I asked about internet speeds the day before we left and this was very
disappointing to us as it left us with no ability to access entertainment in the room. Vivi did offer us the use of her TV while she was away, her internet connection and her iPad but these options did not work for a variety of reasons, although we appreciated the offer.

The apartment has all of the basics that you need, is close to the beach (you hear the waves at night) and there is a shopping centre (5 min drive) with a Coles and a variety of eateries and other shops. The property backs onto a sandy tidal creek (very pretty) and is well located to access picturesque Brunswick Heads (12 min drive) and the broader and very scenic Mullum area.

Ideal for a short stay if you wish to attend events in the local area, want to get off line or if you want to meet a really interesting host.

“Thanks Vivi”