The beach at Flinders, Victoria.

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT A screenprint, Little House, by owner Amber Phillips, adorns the bedroom wall; the dining table from IKEA is surrounded by secondhand chairs; the patio furniture is made of recycled timber and features a Bonnie and Neil tablecloth. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The outdoor shower; the canvas awnings can be used to separate the deck from the living area; owner Samantha Mellor with daughter Francesca looking out over the valley around their cabin in Little Karoo. For summerperfect cane furniture, consider Malawi Cane. For stockist details,