Iquique is simply perfect. The one bedroom shack is stylish and understated, perfectly sited, and sits within the ti tree, behind the dunes of the Rye back-beach. The sounds of the surf and birdsong are so immediate and relaxing, that within seconds of arriving a spell is cast & one feels "on holiday".
The interior of Iquique is tastefully designed and well built, as is the decking and BBQ area. Sitting outside with a cup of tea, I spent time watching the watlle birds, honey eaters and wrens as they flew from branch to branch quite oblivious to my presence. It was delightful. The bed is comfortable and the kitchen is simple and functional, just like what you would expect to find in a little shack like this. Cooking with a single hot plate was easy, and of course so is the BBQ.
Growing up in the seventies in Melbourne I spent a bit of my formative years on the sand and dunes of back-beaches like Rye, so this review is somewhat skewed because for me this was like being back in those teenage years. I needed some R&R and I got it in spades. I spent most of my time bare foot and in board shorts, exploring the beach and the dunes, all within easy reach of the lovely Iquique, just by walking out the back gate.
Joe and Lin have created a perfect place to rest and recharge. They are also great hosts. I simply can not recommend this charming and delightful place highly enough.