We had the best time. Only wished we’d booked longer. Next time!

I know Mackerel Beach quite well, and this property is a beautiful place to experience it from. If you want a secluded and homey place, this is for you. Ingrid and Jamie were very helpful and responsive, even over the holiday period. I highly recommend!

This is our second visit to the Little Black Shack and once more it lived up to our highest expectations. This property is indeed paradise and an escape from the stresses of everyday life. I'd like to pay particular tribute to Ingrid and Jamie who went out of their way to make our stay happen under very difficult circumstances of flood and high tides. They went the extra mile to make sure we could get there in very challenging weather conditions and enjoy our stay to the max. Thank you once more Ingrid and Jamie.

This is the perfect place to go if you want to get away from everything. As it's surrounded by stunning beaches and lots of bush walks, we found relaxing easy. The house is beautifully cared for and there are many thoughtful extras such as a full pantry, Aesop products and a kitchen garden for fresh herbs. The house is also set up to be sustainable so you know you're not only enjoying the area but taking care of it as well.

Just as wonderful the second time. A place like no other,

We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate my husbands birthday . We invited another couple to join us fir one night out of the three and it was absolutely what we had hoped and more . The cottage is divinely positioned , private and beautiful . The curation of art , books and curiosity made it the most intriguing , romantic and memorable experience . Despite torrential rain the covered outside pizza oven was fun and Ingrid provided everything we could’ve needed . Not being able to access Netflix or stream entertainment just made the weekend even more “ unplugged “ . We watched some DVDs and grabbed little walks between showers ! If a peaceful castaway experience is what you’re looking forward then LBS is totally perfect . One piece of advice , the cottage is across the beach and access is steep steps so don’t overpack !!! We ignored Ingrids advice and over packed ! Fearful of not having the right clothes or running out of clothes ! However , there’s no concierge - just a helpful wheelbarrow . One final tip , we bought the cater at home package from The Boathouse Catering pick up at Barranjoey House and for the four of us it was more than enough food and totally delicious ! Perfect for a celebratory dinner .

Beautifully curated property - with incredible views. The hosts have thought of everything you need to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. I even managed to spot some dolphins and wallabies!

A grounding place that’s good for the soul and where memories are created. Didn’t want to leave.