When we arrived at Emily's St Andrew’s beach house, we could tell this was going to be everyone’s happy place. There was a great kitchen, beer fridge, outdoor pool table and record collection for endless eating, drinking, music and hanging out. There were quiet spots for hiding away with a book. We loved every colourful painting, surfboard, vintage object of which there were many, colour-choice (especially the bed linen in the main bedroom) and door knob. Even a disdainful op-shop-a-holic teenager had an endless supply of things to admire and compare. We had the type of instant-relaxation, total-unwind couple of day that we thought we would need to travel interstate or overseas to achieve. Instead we were 90 minutes from home. Loved every minute.
The outdoor bath was very inviting but we didn't get time to try it out. Instead we soaked in the Hot Springs which are pretty close. Next time...............
The teenagers stayed in the attic room which was fun but not suitable for young kids due to the trap door and ladder, it's also open to the main bedroom at one end. The kitchen was well stocked with plates etc, outside is the (surf) board room with BBQ. Chooks supply free range eggs. Plenty of spaces for eating with friends.
The house is just minutes away from Beach 16, which has a natural pool at high tide with a waterfall along with a rock jumping out of the ocean.
Thanks Emily, we will be back