We arrived to Stephens place late at night when it was very dark around the area so much so that we followed the directions on google maps and found ourselves thinking surely this can't be the place as it directed us down a very narrow drive that I wasn't sure the car would even fit down (it was reasonable size rental 4x4) and parking in the dark was slightly difficult as it was hard to see how much space there was.
However, once over this minor hiccup Stephen's place could do nothing less than take our breath away. It is hands-down one of the most stunning places I have ever stayed. The place is impeccably styled and arranged with a huge open plan living-room kitchen, huge doors that open to extend the balcony as a further room and then a spacious bedroom and superb bathroom. My wife normally bemoans places with no bath but even she was impressed with the brilliant rain shower in this place.
The rooms have great big floor-ceiling windows which make it incredible to get up in time for sunrise and watch the light change. Stephen also supplied some fresh supplies of breads, spreads and eggs as well as coffee beans for the excellent espresso machine as well as plenty of other bits such as variety of teas, instant coffee, cooking ingredients (oils, salts, chilli flakes, etc) and granola and nuts. Even a bottle of prosecco and two bottles of beer that went down a treat. Especially when we took advantage of the superb BBQ that is installed on the balcony is the perfect way to spend the evening. The washer-dryer was also a very welcome addition as we reached the middle of our holiday and its always good to freshen up your clothes:)
The place is fairly high up around coopers shoot, around 10 minutes drive from Byron Bay. You'll definitely need a car to get about (I ran down and back to Byron Bay once but it's quite a climb back up!) but its no trouble getting down there and if you are visiting Byron Bay, seriously don't even look there. Stay here its so much better, even more relaxed and super easy to head to Byron Bay for the surf, sun and walks. My personal recommendation at Byron is Asia Joe's for some epic Crispy Chilli Beef and Byron Bay Whole Smoked Meats for some Burgers and Honey & Apple Sausages to take back for the BBQ.