The guesthouse, although not in Byron Bay proper, was really not far from the town center, and we enjoyed being away from the bustle of town. Waking in the morning to silence was really nice. The view from the patio is lovely and peaceful. We had been traveling for two weeks with ocean views, and the green view was a pretty change.
It appears a designer may have furnished the home as everything looks stunning and modern. The artwork inside is amazing. There was a basket with boardgames which was a great surprise for our kids.
The host, Suzanne, was excellent in response time, and I really appreciated that. Thank you, Suzanne.
A few cons to mention, unfortunately. I hate to knock a star off this property but feel I must. When we arrived we had been told the key would be in one place but it was not there; it was in the inside patio door, and we walked around searching until we located it. When we entered, the floor was noticeably dirty, so much so that I immediately found a broom and swept the kitchen - it was if a few people had walked through with gravel/dirt or similar on the bottom of their shoes and left without sweeping. The white bedding - although extremely comfortable and of high quality - had dark hair and lint on it which was very unappealing and made the cleanliness appear questionable. The arms of the couch and armchair, and the coffee table, all had noticeable dust - you could sweep your finger and come away with dust.
Lastly, I didn't feel the property should be rented while the main portion is being worked on. We were unaware until the day before that there was construction going on, and of course, at that point there is no way to cancel without losing all your money. When we arrived the landscapers were working on steps leading up the very steep hill next to the main house that lead to the guesthouse. The other side of the main house had lumber and whatnot piled in front of a fenced off section of yard where a pool is being put in. It will be stunning when complete, but the point is, nothing was complete and it was a shock to pull up to this. Once we had put our luggage inside we immediately decided to leave to go into Byron; at this point the landscapers were working on the steps and the only way to get back to our car, which was parked at the top of the driveway in front of the garage, was to go down the other side where we literally squeezed by a port-a-potty and climbed over a stack of lumber. For the price we paid per night, this did not make us happy.
Although the host had recommended parking at the golf course behind the house and down the hill, of course with our 7 bags of luggage upon arrival we opted to park in the driveway as close as possible. But after being blocked on one side of the hill by the working landscapers and having only one way back to our car, we attempted to park at the golf course that night when we returned. Unfortunately this was in the dark, and once parking, we could not identify which house was the guesthouse at the top of the hill. We had no choice but to return to the driveway that night. I'm not certain how the host could rectify this, but it may be wise to tell future guests that it can be hard to find the guesthouse in the dark from the golf course lot! After all, it was our first time there and nothing was familiar.
I hate to say anything negative because the property is so lovely, but feel it would be unfair not to mention these things so the host is aware. We were only there for 2 nights so were mostly unaffected by the cons, and did love the guesthouse regardless. Tip: if you stay here, make sure you go to the Suffolk Bakery.