Whether you're in Byron for a weekend stay or have just got off a long haul flight, Clare is the perfect welcome you need! We arrived late, so it was dark and a little difficult to find the property - however, if I'd read the helpful instructions from Clare we would have found it straight away! Tip 1 - read your messages :)
The apartment is exactly as described - clean, spacious, well decorated and smells good too. A couple of fans to keep you cool are all you need, and all windows have fly screens so you can leave them open to get a cool breeze and the sounds of the forest while you sleep.
Location - an easy 20 mins walk into town, or quicker on the bikes Clare provides (we didn't use) or 5 mins by car. Parking is a bit of a challenge, so Tip 2 - I'd advise to slip, slop, slap (apply sun cream) and pop a hat on to walk in to town. Everyone walks or takes a bike, a great way to get your daily steps up!
Your host Clare - wow, what can I say? Perfect! She genuinely cares, very knowledgable about the area and gives great tips on where to visit or places to eat.
The local area - the Roadhouse cafe is 5 mins walk down the road, a fantastic place for brekky or dinner (book for dinner though!) and a couple of cocktails. We walked to the local beach - probably 10-15 mins over the hill and through the forest. Breathtaking views, open and quiet beach and if you're there late in the day - you may see a kangaroo in the woodlands. Ideal Aussie experience! The ocean is pretty choppy so we didn't venture in - but mesmerising to listen to. Ideal beach for walking or a jog.
Staying at Clare's you really feel like a local. You have your own entrance to the property, an outdoor area for drying beach towels or bathers plus a hose to wash your sandy feet. Thanks again Clare for being a fantastic host.