We had a great time at The Tern Beach House. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean. It has a fabulous location for beach access. The beach is expansive, so long beach walks are possible. It's nice and quiet at night. The only time there was a little noise was on weekend mornings with beachgoers parking outside the house and chatting on their way. It didn't last long though.
Coles is a very short drive for supplies. The kitchen was well stocked with staples and there's a good size fridge and freezer with abundant ice cube trays :).
The Tern Beach House was a great base for touring to Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Bangalow. We also did a few big driving and walking days to Binna Burra to walk the border track and to Minyon Falls, Nimbin and Natural Bridge. Minyon Falls is relatively close as is Crystal Castle, though we stumbled across it and hadn't allowed the time to explore. The falls are worth a visit.