We have just spent a fabulous week at Karinya. The house is very comfortable and well appointed and although divided by the external staircase (which was only a problem when it was pouring rain and we needed a shower!) it suited us fine with adults upstairs and kids downstairs, my teenage daughter loved having the queen bedroom downstairs away from kitchen etc for a sleep in! The location a 5 min walk from Main, Convent and Pippi beach was brilliant particularly as we had a week of great weather so were able to utilise all beaches. Yamba all round is a fantastic place for a holiday with gorgeous beaches, fantastic restaurants and shops yet uncrowded and peaceful - a perfect escape from Sydney! We will definitely be back.