After our trip to Byron Bay was cancelled because of Covid, my husband, three kids (6, 4 and 5 months old) and I decided to stay in Barwon Heads. We approached Fiona and she was incredibly accommodating and communicative.
Her house sparkling clean and styled artistically with little touches that made our stay feel unique and special. The kids had their choice of bunk bed to sleep in and a plethora of toys and books to keep them entertained for weeks.
There were two main outdoor areas -- one with activities for the kids (trampoline, basketball, slide, etc) and the other with an outdoor bath and shower that came in handy after the beach.
We had access to a full kitchen that we cooked in every day and a laundry to wash our clothes. There were also chickens that laid eggs every day!
We brought the kids' bikes and rode/walked into town regularly (about 15-20 minutes) where there were a few great cafes and an amazing bakery.
There were quite a few beach spots within a 5 min drive that were suitable for kids plus plenty of scenic walks and rides. We also went to Jirrahlinga Koala Wildlife Sanctuary (walking distance of about 10 mins) where we were able to hold lizards and a python(!), and hang out with koalas, dingos and many more native animals!
Barwon Heads began as our back-up holiday plan but ended up being SO much better than we anticipated. We're truly pleased our trip to Byron Bay was cancelled so we could experience this fantastic town and surrounds, and Fiona's gorgeous house!