Wow, what can I say that adequately expresses the very special time I had while staying at Boardwalk? Michele and her family are the most warm, welcoming, fun, kind, interesting and happy family I think I've ever met. Truly. They made me feel like part of family, comfortable and safe, which was very special to me because I was travelling on my own. We had fascinating conversations, lots of laughs and I even managed to fall asleep one afternoon which is so so rare for me as I can only ever do that if I am super relaxed. You could not find kinder, warmer people who are also highly intelligent, interesting, well travelled, kind and have a lovely sense of fun. Michele is a dream hostess. She is very attentive to your needs, but gives you all the privacy you need. She is a lovely young woman and, together with Paul, Mikey and Ot, they run a truly adorable slice of paradise. Such a genuine, cheerful and gracious family. The cottage (or surfer's shack) is gorgeous and while rustic (in a very beautiful way), it has absolutely every mod con you could need including lovely clean linen and plenty of fluffy towels. It even included a real coffee maker, an overflowing fresh fruit basket and a couple of beers in the fridge to welcome you on arrival! The beach is literally just at your back door. Can it get any better. Yes - sitting back watching the crashing waves, the huge ocean with the sun going down or coming up, from the veranda or even from bed was especially magnificent. I loved the pool I could hardly get myself out of it to do other things. This picture perfect surfy shack emanates peacefulness and tranquility, while surrounded by nature and endless beautiful walks. To lie in bed at night and drift off to sleep listening to the waves crashing on the shore is heavenly. Then 3 mins down the road you have all the shopping and restaurants you could ever need. Being only 10 -15 mins from bustling Ballina and the airport and 15 minutes to the groovy Byron Bay, you have the best of all worlds right here. Simply stunning, charming and special in every way. I am most definitely coming back!!!