We had a wonderful time at the Barefoot Shack. The house was exactly as it was described, a little beach shack with lots of wildlife, a fire pit and plenty of board games and books. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-stocked, and a lovely deck and sun lounge out the front. Mackeral Beach is really off the grid, so I would pack light as you have to carry all your luggage on the ferry and then on a wheelbarrow around to the house which is about a 10 minute walk from the beach. The neighbours were friendly and helpful and the island had a lovely vibe. You have to take absolutely everything with you - there are no shops. If you want to get back to basics, enjoy a beautiful beach and native wildlife, then a stay at the Barefoot Shack is perfect. There were 2 TV's - but we didn't use them, we took the opportunity to disconnect for a few days. The kids enjoyed the board games, bikes and paddleboard, as well as walking/swimming on the beach, shell collecting and checking out the nearby lagoon. We will definitely return.