Clare kindly accepted our last-minute, crack-of-dawn request for lodging and even drove into town to pick up our backpacks from us so we could explore town until the room was available. She also drove us back into town for our departure. (our schedule happened to work when she was coming and going to work, so I think we got lucky.) She is friendly, charming, and a beautiful, gracious host who is very knowledgable about the area. The room was fantastic, comfortable, and nicely appointed- the shower/bathroom were spacious and airy. The cabinets had fixings for tea/coffee and a mini fridge allowed us to go buy some ready-to-eat groceries as there is no cooking appliances save for electric kettle, french press, etc. Plates, silverware, etc all there and we were able to have light meals in the room just fine. One of the best nearby location-based activities is the hike to town on the beach. We saw wallabies, crossing the path and got great scenic exercise as we walked along the ocean into the CBD of Byron Bay. The beach itself had only 2-3 people on it for a mile or two in either direction until the very north part close to town. This is a GEM of an experience. The waves were bold and plenty, the rips were strong, so be cautious if surfing and take a moment if swimming to get a feel for the direction and force of the waves and currents, gotta respect the ocean. We used the private patio area for a little yoga before shipping out to loosen up a bit. Oh, and the bed was fantastic!