You MUST stay here!
Although the photos are amazing, the real life views are even more incredible. Stunning, and from everywhere in the apartment ( except the bathroom ). We loved waking up to that view and, if you choose to keep the louvers open, the thunderous roar of the ocean and the smell of salt from the sea spray. The windows are floor to ceiling so you don't even have to get out of bed to look out the window.
The apartment is very spacious, very comfortable, with everything you could possibly need. There's even a washing machine and dryer. Great to have a full size, well equipped kitchen, to be able to cook and stay home and soak up those views. One of our very favourite things was the outdoor private deck. It was very hard to leave that deck!
Beautiful, always near deserted, Bilgola Beach is absolutely pristine and a short walk down the hill. The gorgeous tidal ocean pool is just at the end of the beach, nestled under the cliff. There is nothing like swimming in an outdoor pool and having waves and spray splash over you. The pool is large so you can keep away from any waves and spray if you prefer. Definitely visit the cafe in the Bilgola Beach car park. Delicious.
We didn't have a car and found there was plenty to do without one. We loved Avalon - lots of great shops, cafes, restaurants. Lovely atmosphere and an easy walk from the apartment. We walked to Newport over the headland - such a beautiful walk - and had a drink beachside at the Newport surf live saving club. They welcome non members. We also took Alan's tip and walked from the apartment to Palm Beach! We took our time and swam at all the beautiful beaches along the way. Had a great lunch at The Kiosk at Whale Beach. We returned from Palm Beach by bus. The bus stop is at the end of the street from the apartment. Very convenient.
Alan was a perfect host. You have complete privacy at the apartment but Alan replies immediately should you need any help or advice pre- travelling or once you are there.
If you love nature, the ocean, privacy and want to be able to walk to, or catch public transport places, this is the apartment for you. We loved every second of our stay in this very special part of the world. Thank you for sharing it with us Alan.