Having friends from the UK for Christmas we wanted to show them the beauty of Australia. The Byron Shabby Chic Cottage was the perfect base to do this from! The house is indeed very chic but also homely with plenty of room for all of us to unwind and relax. The location is perfect to nip into central Byron whilst exploring many of the beautiful beaches and towns that surround Byron. Sonya was extremely helpful and accommodating which made arriving after a 24hr flight stress free for my tired friends. The bedrooms, bathroom and toilet are all newly decorated and extremely comfortable with plenty of storage. The kitchen is wonderful with a large range of modern appliances which made cooking a full Turkey Christmas dinner for everyone relatively easy. The large fridge in the kitchen was stacked with Christmas treats so the extra drinks fridge in the laundry was ideal. The pool is a great place to chill out and lazy around in the sun. I would strongly recommend the house to anyone wanting to enjoy the best aspects of the Australian lifestyle!