We ventured south to escape the end of the year hustle, and from the moment we opened the door of the cozy native retreat, we felt a complete release from all our burdens. The whole home is designed for cosy comfort with thoughtful touches in all the rooms. Even though we were hit with heavy rain showers and cloudy skies for our entire stay, there was so much to do within the retreat that it would have been hard to leave it for longer anyway.

We started our days with a warm outdoor bath or shower, unwinding for hours while admiring the landscape. Between two drops, we were able to make a nice warm campfire, play some outdoor games and relax with a book on the outdoor hammock chair.

The rest of our stay was spent with local adventures. The cabin's location is so perfect that we could just use the host's e-bikes to wander around. We enjoyed delicious fish tacos, picked up sweet strawberries at the local farm, and explored the beautiful wild Jan Juc before walking the 11km of the Point Addis and Bells beach loop trail.

We loved coming back to the warm retreat, which just felt like home; treating ourselves with the amazing cheese and charcuterie hamper offered by the host and chilling in the reading nook. This place was genuinely special. We felt rejuvenated and ready for the chaos of the festive season.