The place is beautifully decorated and in a great location to explore Byron. There are great tips in the place to explore some of the lesser known spots too. The host is very accommodating and it’s a great place for young kids.
However, there are a couple of things that are not clear from the listing. Notably:
1) the place is not fully yours. Most of the outdoor garden area is shared and it has a shared laundry. It’s actually a two story house with some locked doors to divide it into separate living areas. The sound of the owners walking around upstairs comes through and it diminishes some of the relaxed vibe.
2) the house rules are quite strict. For example, there are signs up where you can’t eat and drink and requirements to empty the garbage on departure etc despite paying a cleaning fee. The sound of the owners’ footsteps above are a continual reminder of these rules.
3) the kitchen/bathroom are relatively empty. We had to go out and get pepper and salt, paper towels, tissues, milk, butter etc.
None of these are deal breakers and we seriously considered extending our stay regardless. But they were a surprise upon arriving and weren’t clear from the listing.