The area was secluded but really only a short drive from the shops. We wanted to be near the beach but away from the crowds and this is what this cottage offers. We went running on the beach every day ( 2k from the path to the light house rocks) and sometime a night walk which was lovely.
It was also a good base for hiking/ walking-- we did the lighthouse walk twice and then MT.Warning and Mynion falls -- wonderful!
The hosts were great, they are musicians so the house was full of vinyls ! Everything was explained and question answered promptly. The house was clean when we arrived despite a 2 hour changeover.
I would definitely rent this place again if I came back to Byron Bay -- which we will!!