Nostalgically and eclectically decorated, Helen's place feels like home rather than your carbon-copy rental (albeit a cooler home than my own). The Bose sound system with it's retro CD collection had the family dancing in the loungeroom. The view of the water from the sun room table was a great place to work or sit and drink a cup of tea. The climb down the hill to the beach felt like a bit of an adventure with the path through the bush, and the beach itself felt very private like a secret escape. St Helens is an easy hop away, as is the Bay of Fires. A great base for a fun family escape.