I cannot really praise Jacquie’s home enough. Nestled into a paradise-like tropical town you will find the oasis that is Casa Rosa. Jacquie has created a safe space in her home for multiple guests, the house is beautiful, maybe I’m bias because pink is my favourite colour! The rooms are super clean, super comfy (I’m talking excellent mattresses, soft blankets, gorgeous rugs, plenty of pillows) - a shut-the-front-door BEAUTIFUL and well equipped kitchen. The shower also has excellent water pressure which came in handy for me as I was working on a muddy site for 5 days in a row ! If you are an animal lover like me you will be in heaven meeting the chihuahuas, Sheldon the hilariously funny and beautiful macaw, Eric the parakeet and my favourite of all: Oskar the ridiculously adorable rag doll giant cat. Something else that’s so thoughtful in this home is that Jacquie is always up for a chat and people are always passing through the home, but also your privacy is very respected and I never felt funny about retreating to my room or sitting in the courtyard doing stuff on my phone. Jacquie and her lovely husband Tony have their own private courtyard and guests have their own fridge. So while you are living together, it never once feels awkward, I never felt like I was invading someone’s space.
Jacquie also arranged a pick up and a drop off to the local airports for me (I flew into Ballina and out of Gold Coast) which I highly recommend you organise if you are coming by plane. - she made everything so easy.
The walk to Mullumbimby is a breezy 15 mins in tropical paradise, I highly recommend having a coffee and a sandwich from ‘baker and daughters’ in town.
Jacquie is a living legend and she made my casual stay for work an incredibly memorable experience.
Thank you so much Jacquie!!!