There is something incredibly unique about feeling like you're at a jungle retreat yet being still so close to town and Byron Bay's beaches. You'd never guess this place is tucked away in a quiet suburban street. The garden was exquisite and meticulously tended, providing a tranquil oasis to rest and ground. The morning sun casts a warm glow through the lounge room (perfect for curling up with a book!) and moves over the pool in the afternoon, where we enjoyed a cheeky cocktail or two in the heat of the day.

The house was so comfortable we didn't want to leave, but it was so quick and easy to pop in and out to explore, with a walking track to the Tea Tree lake close by the house and great cafes and shops within 5 mins drive. We loved our visit to the Cape Byron Distillery and learning more about the impressive reforestation projects that have been going on in the region and sampling the local gin and whiskey, eagerly coming home to light a fire and play cards as night fell.

An absolute highlight was relaxing in the luxurious outdoor hot tub (low-chemical and magnesium!), listening to the birds at sunset and the distant sound of the ocean at night. We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home and can't wait to come back.