Nestled in a tropical established garden, with under cover off street parking, Shirley Blue is a quaint whalers cottage steeped in Byron's rich history. Shirley Blue is in the perfect position to enjoy the best of Byron Bay on foot, without need of a car, and then be able to escape to a well hidden quiet secluded spot. Shirley is positioned only blocks from the centre of town, stroll along the bike path at the rear, next to the nature reserve. A 5 min amble takes you to the famous monthly Byron Bay markets & the weekly Fresh Produce markets, every Thursday morning. Another block and you are right in town. The only 'dog beach' - Belongil Beach is two blocks and a hop across the railway line. Shirley Blue is pet friendly, by prior arrangement and an additional charge. Shirley Blue offers a fully fenced tropical garden with an ambient large outdoor cabana and dining area for those relaxing barbecues with family & friends. The established rainforest garden offers pockets of tranquil shade , from the afternoon western sun. with the emphasis on outdoor living.The cottage is surrounded by verandahs appointed with 5 couches & 2 sunlounges ensuring a quiet corner for all guests to escape with a book or take time out for that all important, undisturbed siesta. There is an outside bath on the deck for some serious relaxation. There is also a outside hot and cold outdoor shower positioned in the rainforest to wash off the salt and sand from the beach. Shirley Blue offers the house & fully self contained studio. Both have been recently renovated and tastefully decorated with an interesting diverse range of furniture & quirky art objects, by the owners of Country Eclectic Antiques, in Sydney's inner west. The house has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 people, with 2 x queen beds and 2 x sgl beds in 3rd bedroom. It features the following: * Fully airconditioned - house & studio * Complimentary WiFi * Austar * Modern stainless steel kitchen with European appliances * Newly renovated ensuite bathroom * Modern bathroom with separate bath. * Polished Timber Floors * Open lounge room opens onto deck & grassed backyard. * All linen & bath towels are provided * 60"LED TV * The two main bedrooms each have a wall mounted TV. * DVD * CD Player * Leather couches. * We are pet friendly by prior arrangement, we need to know the breed of the dog and we generally only take 1 dog and there is a dog charge. The studio sleeps 2 and features the following: * fully furnished, airconditioner and has its own kitchen & ensuite bathroom There are several relaxing areas including the main Cabana with 6 Burner stainless beefeater Barbecue and 10 seater farmhouse table, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy Shirley Blue, however please be respectful of our neighbours. * Byron Bay has a ‘No Party Policy, please use the house for rest & relaxation. * There is to be strictly no excessive noise from both the outside and inside areas, including the cabana area after 9.00pm. * One warning will be issued for any breach, any subsequent breach, the premises must be immediately vacated and no refund of security bond shall be given. We do take Schoolies at Shirley Blue. For all Peak periods our cancellation policy is deposits are not refundable, unless Shirley Blue can be re-booked for the period.