Location, location, location. There are so many highlights with Ian's place, however the main one I have to say is being able to find and secure a property that is very private and looks out over a grassy lawn, over the top of the local store and straight out to the Great Ocean Road and the beach. You can sit for hours chatting and watching the waves roll in from the comfort of cosy seats on the deck. Considering this, the price of this property is extremely reasonable and good value, plus you don't have to negotiate the scary goat track roads of Wye River to get a place with a sea view. Just go up the road a short drive from the turnoff and drive in at street level. Another feature to add to this is the vista from the huge deck with the entertainment of honeyeaters in the trees, plus cockatoos, king parrots, crimson rosellas, currawongs, magpies and a kookaburra visiting the railing. On our first day it was a bit chilly but the big log burner was cosy and at night the big tv was great. A modern kitchen is there if you can be bothered cooking but our time was spent enjoying the environment in peace and quiet and tranquility. It was like heaven. For overseas visitors as well I would say this is a place to take home special memories. Just up around the corner and down the hill is a gorgeous walk along the river which takes you under the road to the beach. Perfect for walking off last night's wine on the deck and the extra treats. The bed is as good as my home one and I am fussy. Really nice furnishings and a comfortable lounge suite which is often missing in accommodation. Oh and the koala a few metres away munching on the eucalyptus leaves in the tree. Pure relaxation and a tonic for the weary and those that love nature. Kennet River is a special place and this is a special house.