Dare Street Family Getaway- Walk to beach, pets ok

A lovely home away from home, excellent location and great value. Positive: We loved Dare Street. An older beach home done up with a modern twist on furnishings. It felt homely with plenty of room to relax. We enjoyed sitting at the funky bench, looking out at the ocean view. Its super close to beach, just a stroll down the road. Our dogs first real beach adventure and he loved it! It's got a large secure back yard and it was lovely sitting out there in afternoon sunshine. The front yard proved a hit for kicking a ball around, too. The kids loved having their own rooms to spread out. The bunk room is tiny but suited us fine. A short walk to the main street helped a lot, close to shops, Coles, cafes, restaurants etc and dogs were welcome to sit out the front at most places. The hosts were responsive and helpful, and kindly gave us an earlier check in. Thanks for a lovely weekend, we will be back! Negative: The shower in ensuite didn't have much pressure so we used the main bathroom cause it was amazing! The master bed was ok but the spare bed was the most comfy! The master could do with some sheets and a blanket but we found an extra doona which worked well. The key lock was a bit fiddly, we are tall and could figure it out but shorter person may struggle to read which button is clear and or open.

Positive: Beautiful home, exceedingly and wonderfully clean! Modernised quaintness, perfect ambience, huge backyard. Fabulous views of the ocean and the beach a short walk. Leash-free dog beach absolute heaven for our dog. We will definitely return Negative: Host didnt respond to three requests asking if there were stairs for access, citing mobility issues. No reply at all. Turns out 3 stairs for entrance with no rail, requiring a trip to Bunnings for a frame for my elderly mother to hang on to, to enter and exit the property. We will pack that next time.

Positive: Location was excellent, easy to walk to local cafes, shops and beach. Beautiful views of the beach from the kitchen window. Nice open living area. Negative: The property was just a bit tired, with some things needing fixing. e.g. blinds in the second bedroom.