Ayatana was indeed a restful place - the leafy trees, misty mountains and birdsong were beautiful. The house itself was comfortable, with all the facilities you would expect. The coffee machine was particularly welcome and saved a morning trip into town. The deck was a great spot for chilling, chatting and generally soaking in the peaceful vibe.

We liked it all - including the wander down to the pool and the overgrown bush track. The sleepy snake curled up by the pool was slightly off-putting, but harmless.

Our group had a wonderful stay in Bellingen. The host Cass was lovely and super responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. It’s only an 8-minute drive into town where there’s a handful of decent food options and shops to explore. The accommodation itself is in a quiet, secluded spot surrounded by lush greenery. It’s a little bit tired and worn but the beds are comfy and it made for a super relaxing stay for our group (which included a dog). We tried to walk down the bush track to the creek but it was too overgrown and we encountered leeches. If you’re looking for a gorgeous natural swimming spot, it’s worth driving ~12 minutes to check out the Never Never River in The Promised Land (Angel Gabriel Capararo Reserve on Google Maps).

It was so restful and relaxing. Was the perfect weekend to spend time with family, we enjoyed the rainforest walk, full kitchen with large oven to make a gorgeous family dinner and then relaxed by the fireplace. We will definitely be back!

No negatives, thank you for having us

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maintenance required Pool was not clean enough to use