Funky & Natural @ Melaleuca was exactly as the photograph/ profile portrayed. It was perfect for our family (children 10+ yrs) and everything you need is easily accessible by walking (groceries) or bicycle (beach/cafes). Sibylle was the perfect host - meeting us at pre-arranged time at the property, organising additional bikes for our children so we could enjoy the cycling track into town/beach/local cafes etc, and providing plenty of information about the local area, restaurant recomendations etc. Sibylle also provided those extra touches that make your holiday special - from extra beach towels to olive oil & balsamic vinegar in the pantry, to DVDs for kids to watch, & citronella for the flares to keep away the mozzies. She even left the children some Christmas chocolates in the fridge. We loved the architecture and open plan design of this property, along with the peace and tranquility it offered. We had the perfect blue skies and sun for the entire week, so with the relaxed and friendly vibe of Byron Bay we had the perfect beach holiday. We would love to come back again one day and will definitely recommend to our friends visiting Australia.