Days like these This coastal home in NSW provides an enchanting family getaway

THIS HOME ON THE SOUTH COAST OF NSW IS FILLED WITH EASY BEACH STYLE AND PROVIDES AN ENCHANTING FAMILY GETAWAY

GETTING AWAY for the weekend is good for the soul – especially when the destination is a holiday home as blissful as this. Nestled on the south coast of New South Wales in an unspoilt enclave of beaches and inlets, Mayfinn is a three-bedroom beach house with a luxury resort meets beach shack feel to it. As owner Tracy says, “It’s about getting back to basics when everyday life is so hectic. This home is where we come together to build memories.”

Mother to Lilly, 11, and Jake, eight, Tracy is the creative eye behind Mayfinn’s barefoot perfection. She regularly blocks out dates on the calendar to get her holiday house fill, and for the rest of the time the house is open to others who can call it their home away from home – on a short-term basis, of course.

Built on a vacant block and lined with James Hardie Scyon cladding in Colorbond Surfmist, the second house is the ultimate lifestyle investment. There’s loads of storage for easy unpacking, and plentiful decorating and design ideas that capture an easy style – which puts the entire family in an instant holiday mood.

Hang time A hammock (top right) is an absolute must-have for afternoon naps for the family – try Temple & Webster for similar. To avoid wear, tear and mould, the hammock is packed away by the family after each stay to keep it fresh.

by the seaside It’s easy to find artistic and interiors inspiration from the environment when your temporary home by the seashore is situated on some of NSW’s most pristine coastline (top left). Tracy chose raw textures and a neutral base that allow carefully selected coloured pieces to shine. “I just wanted the look raw and organic,” she says. “I love a white palette with a few elements that pop.” Tracy had this divine eight-seater dining table (left) custommade, with plenty of room for games and long lunches, and went to Rabbit Trap Timber to source the replica ‘Wishbone’ dining chairs.