We were in need of a break, not the kind where you book in and stare at four walls but somewhere you can feel a part of something bigger. Laura's place delivered this and more. With our own private view across the plains from the verandah and grazing kangaroos appearing at dawn and dusk each day brought new adventures. The light changes constantly from Laura's house on the hill, even on the second afternoon when it was overcast and raining the sunset put on a show and the kangaroos stayed out and grazed. Each night the kids wandered out from the balcony to walk on the plains right in front of the house.
The character cottage is reminiscent of the original homestead that once stood overlooking the plains and lagoon of Springlawn and provides a no fuss comfortable stay with hot showers, comfortable beds and a wood fire. The bathroom and kitchen were very clean and the previous guests left a few provisions, a few eggs, a tomato, some crackers and some soup. We didn't use them but it made us feel welcome all the same, like we were visiting someones home – so we left a few bits of our own for the next visitors.
We only had a short stay but in just one day from Laura's place we visited Seahorse World at Beauty Point, Anvers Chocolate Factory, and the Bass the Maritime Museum and stopped for lunch, we loved the countryside and the surrounding roads were very scenic. The best part was coming home knowing that even though our day's adventures were over the dusk ones had just begun. We poured some wine and devoured a platter of local cheeses as the show of kangaroos and wallabies grew and grew.
We visited Laura's place in school holiday peak season (January) and the national park was surprising quiet. We will be back before the summer is out and we plan to book the horse riding at Bakers Beach (which can be booked through Laura) and bring our kayaks as we discovered the river at the end of the beach is great for kayaking and paddle boarding.