Karen's lodge suited us just fine while exploring the Byron shire. It truly felt like a Swiss mountain cabin. It felt private, had all necessary amenities and the kitchen was well equipped. The owners live upstairs so you can hear some noises but it didn't bother us too much as we were out most of the day. It was a short drive to Byron main beach and you could walk to Arakwal National Park and the beach. Our two teenage girls loved the massive video selection with some true classics.