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Australia · Solo traveller · September 2025
“While Wayne was a wonderful host, I wouldn’t stay here again unless the dog situation is resolved.”
Our host Wayne was absolutely wonderful! She was very friendly, attentive, and did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. We really appreciated our conversations with her and the fresh fruit she shared from her garden. The villa itself was spacious and comfortable. The pool was a great size, the beds were very comfortable, and each bedroom had its own AC which made sleeping easy. The living room only had fans, which took a little getting used to, but it actually helped us acclimatise more quickly and enjoy the warm weather. Overall, we had a really pleasant stay and felt very well looked after thanks to Wayne’s hospitality.
Unfortunately, we experienced several issues during our stay, but I must say Wayne was absolutely wonderful in assisting us. She consistently went above and beyond to help. One major concern was the presence of stray animals. Around five cats, including newborn kittens, occupied the villa grounds and neighbouring properties. As mentioned in other reviews, stray dogs were also an issue. The villa is located at a dead end with only one way in and out, and there were about four dogs roaming the area. Alarmingly, one aggressive dog—previously reported by another guest—confronted both me and my 10-year-old daughter and tried to bite my leg.This left us unable to safely leave the villa out of fear. After explaining the situation to Wayne, she kindly took the dog into her property to allow us to come and go, but then had to release it again. In my opinion (and as a dog lover), the animal is unsafe and should not be allowed to remain, as it poses a real danger. Additionally, the glass shower screen door shattered while I was using it, leaving me covered in glass from head to toe. Once again, Wayne was incredibly supportive and personally drove me to the doctor for treatment. The overall condition of the villa is dated and would benefit from some maintenance. Given we had to use the shower upstairs, the base of this was also cracked. While Wayne’s care and responsiveness were outstanding, the safety issues with the animals and the broken shower door are unacceptable and must be addressed for future guests.