irene's place had the feel of a well loved family beach-house, so arriving with the extended family , we immediately felt at home. It has many of the features expected in this sort of beach house- games, spices, lots of bowls and plates etc, a table tennis table, even a children's play house down the back. But like a favorite family beach house of old, it was not shiny, modern or glamorous. It is functional and attractive and an excellent base to explore the beautiful surroundings.