Oh I loved the fig tree studio in every aspect.
First of all the location. In the quiet country side. Surrounded by horses but incredible I didn't see not even a single fly around the studio. The 2 alpacas are fun to watch and the horse next door is a sweetheart (we named him Rodney and we gave him a couple of carrots).
The studio is a few minutes driving to the beach. We didn't visit Pottsville beach but we visited a few others around (I personally loved Cabarita).
The studio is super dog friendly which was the main reason we choose it since we wanted to take Peggy with us. So if you travel with a dog you'll love the studio, and if you're traveling without a dog you'll love it anyway because it's just super dooper lovely.
The retro style of its furniture gave it a special flavour. When we walked in we both said "It's even better than I thought".
It's comfortable, very comfortable.
I was worried about the kitchen since I read a review saying it was a bit rudimental. True it's basic but I didn't have any problem cooking some tasty meals. There's an electric double stove a tiny oven and a microwave. Plenty of utensils, pots and a frying pan.
The shower is awesome! It's been years I'm dreaming about such a good water pressure.
Also whatever you need to know about the area is written in the guide provided by Denise and Glenn. It's very useful.