we stayed here for our first wedding anniversary, because we love the kind of trip where we can just relax and enjoy our surrounds. we absolutely loved john's place for this. he was a great host - giving enough info that we didn't have to keep calling or texting to check things, but allowing us our privacy by not being intrusive at all. the house itself was appointed with everything we needed (which is why we chose not to stay in a hotel) - we were able to wash & iron clothes, as well as cook if we didn't want to go out. because the house is quite open and bright, we didn't feel trapped in a box - we were able to soak up the beautiful weather - we loved leaving all the windows open, letting the breeze in & hearing the birds chirp. most mornings & evenings were spent on the verandah just chilling out in the comfy chairs with a drink. we enjoyed being a 2min drive from tallow beach, and 5min drive from town, but in the quietness of suburbia. we just felt really at home there. comfy sofas, somewhere to unpack some clothes, beautiful big shower - everything you need to make a week-long stay enjoyable. we would definitely stay here again.