This was a difficult place to review. On one hand, Mike and Tamsin were very friendly, responded quickly and even loaned us an umbrella when I single-handedly ended Sydney’s drought, bringing 4 days of torrential rain.
On the other hand, the place, while very cute and bohemian, was tiny. There was barely room for our carry on luggage. The mattress was very soft and a bit worn. We both woke up with backaches every day. The kitchenette has no counter space, requiring careful logistics when preparing anything. There was no TV and no A/C and my wife insisted on scrubbing the small fuzzy table fan prior to turning it in. The bathroom sink is essentially in the shower, so my wife couldn’t do her makeup while I showered. And, it wasn’t exactly spotless. Not terrible, just a bit dusty and cobwebby around the edges.
In retrospect, I’m the one at fault for not choosing a place that suited us better. Mike and Tamsin seem to be nice, easy-going people who don’t sweat the small stuff. They’ll likely outlive us by a decade or more. If you are similarly inclined, you’ll adore their cozy surf shack. It just didn’t quite mesh with our individual preferences.