Guest Comments

The Margaret River Macs experience has been savoured on more than 100 occasions since the heavenly down south haven opened for business in 2005.

Our Guest Book Comments are a testament to the truly memorable experiences

“Spectacular. It has everything anyone would need to a holiday, including a kitchen equipped for a gourmet chef. It's just lovely. If we'd known we would be staying in this luxurious place we might have stopped here for the full three weeks!” (stayed 4 days)
Joy & Barrie - Geelong VIC

“Our trip to Margaret River was wonderful – and the Macs is beautiful! You have done a great job with the décor – it is all stunning. Thank you very much – for all the little extras!”

“Overall our stay was delightful – thank you very much. We will certainly try to get back to stay in Margaret River Macs and I would be very happy to recommend it to others.”
Clare - Fitzroy Crossing WA

“Many thanks for an enjoyable stay in Margaret River in luxury conditions. You have put a lot of work into the renovations, which should be enjoyed by all staying in the future.”
Kevin & Alison - Torquay VIC

“We loved the house, the location, the little treats around the house and the strawberry patches were very cool. We really can’t make any suggestions in the way of improvements. The only disappointing thing was that we couldn’t stay longer.”
Narelle - Perth WA

“I just wanted to write and say a very big thank-you for the outstanding accommodation that you provided us. The house is sensational and everything had been thought of. We were all incredibly happy with the house, its location and the thought that went behind providing an incredibly comfortable and welcoming stay”.
Lauren - Perth WA

“We had the best time in Margaret River and one of the main highlights was definitely the accommodation. You can be sure we'll be recommending it to whomever we know or meet. Thank you for everything. You have all those finer details of comfort down to perfection!”
Sam - Baulkham Hills NSW

“We’ve been very impressed with the house, décor and location. But it is the little touches that make our stay really special and make this house standout. I cannot recommend staying highly enough.”
Donna & Dee - UK
Bill & Kirsty

“Thank you for opening up your beautiful home, we had a great stay. Each of the rooms are tastefully decorated, and after a day out and about it was grand to return to such comfortable beds. The care to detail with the additional touches has added to the pleasure and if or when we have the opportunity we would certainly pay a return visit. Thank you.”
Marie - Inverness SCOTLAND

“We loved the house. What a great location. All the little extras made it a great place to stay. The king size beds were a real luxury. 4 sure beats camping. Thanks so much.”
Darrel, John, Stacy, Jodie, Zoe & Martin - Perth WA

“It was truly wonderful to see the transformation of this property to such a warm and welcoming environment for guests. For our first weekend away with 5 week old Paris and, being with our Belgian friends, it was a most relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Totally loved the “extra” touches. Many thanks”
Lisa, Peter & Paris - Perth WA
Maggy, Allan & Matthew - BELGIUM

“What an omen, MACS Retreat & our business MAC Services, your family name of McKenzie and ours also.We had a wonderful relaxing 2 days at MACS Retreat, a Great Location amongst the local restaurants & area. Your attention to detail, is divine. Thank you again! ‘A touch of class in a sea of Heritage’”
Marguerite & Craig - Hillarys WA

“Love the house, the set up is great. All the little extras make a big difference, the area is great and the weather was magnificent! Thanks for being easy to deal with on the net.”
Ben & Nadine - Newport VIC
Arlie & Sophie - Summer Hill NSW

“By far the best accommodation in Margaret River. Still undecided as to what sealed the deal – the luxurious king sized bed or the heavenly shower! I am finding it hard to pack up and leave. Thankyou so much for all the little extras, you have thought about everything. We hope to see you again same time next year and the year after that and the year after that!! Don’t change a single thing.”
Abby & Elaine – Perth WA

“We really enjoyed our stay . It brought back many happy memories of our stay with the family in Margaret River over the years. You’ve done a marvellous job in modernising the house but not losing its character. Gran & Gramps will be very happy with the result. Best of luck for the future.”
Margaret & Colin - UK
Pam & Ray – Perth WA

“You open the door – you stop and look – what a wonderful job you have made on this wonderful old home and still kept its personality. We thank you so much for having us, and we look forward to doing it all again.”
Anne & John - Coogee NSW

“We have enjoyed our holiday at Margaret River immensely. Your home is so comfortable and thoughtfully prepared in readiness for our stay. You have been so generous in donating this lovely prize and we will take much pleasure in recommending your house as a top spot for any of our friends and family to have a holiday. We thank you sincerely and wish you well for the future.”
Bernice & David - Geelong VIC

“Thankyou so much for your generous donation to SHC Geelong. We have had a really wonderful holiday and have thoroughly enjoyed Margaret River and surrounds. The thoughtfulness and special touches you have provided are really appreciated. This home has a loving and warmth which we really enjoyed. Good luck with MACS.”
Gael & Richard - Geelong VIC

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“This was just like being home again! The house is beautifully restored inside, with just enough still here to revive memories of times past. Thank you for having the vision and energy to bring this about. Congratulations to all who have been involved."
Jill & Ross - Geelong VIC

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"The old and new blend so beautifully together. The history and integrity of the home has been ‘vitally maintained’ as well as providing ‘creature comforts’ for its guests. Margaret River Macs is the perfect launching place for tourist activities in the region. Like a fine wine, Margaret River Macs has aged to perfection and ready to be enjoyed.
Thank you and cheers!"
Helen and Graeme - Geelong VIC

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"What an honour it is to be able to stay in this home. Thank you so much for sharing this warm, loving home with us. You have done a truly sensational job in not losing the Mac heritage, your vision and creative eyes are fabulous. You have helped build our first family holiday memories and we are glad they are here at Margaret River Macs!!! We can’t wait to come back and feel special all over again".
Bec, Dean, Jude & Luca xxx - Sydney NSW

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"Thanks for letting us stay. It’s a beautiful old house with lots of “homeness”. The fireplace was a treat! ☺ It was quite chilly when we got here, but got quite nice as the evening was progressing!! We all enjoyed this immensely. I’m sure heaps of good pictures or photographs has come out of this trip!!"

“Tussen takk, igjen” (which is thank you so much again in Norwegian) ☺ xxx
Anne - Greble NORWAY
Justin & Kristin - Perth WA
Kieran - Sydney NSW
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"We have had a magnificent week. The house is more than we expected. You have done a great job restoring it and still leaving the old charm it would have had in your grandparents days.

The district is a wine and food lovers delight, so much to see and do. We had good use out of the fireplace, although the weather was nice during the day, the nights were a bit chilly.

It is so good to have the day start with a good shower!! Here you have a great shower.

Thank you, we hope we can come back again one day."
Jenny & Alf - Melbourne VIC
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"Staying at Margaret River Macs has been like staying at Grandma’s house! Everything has its place, and there is nothing you could want for….. we couldn't believe how every little detail has been thought of. Even on our last morning we were discovering things and exclaiming “I can’t believe she thought of that!” If we needed any thing is was here (and good quality too). We have enjoyed our stay so much and have made the decision to buy a King Size bed ☺ Will definitely (have already done so actually) be recommending Macs to our friends and family. Thank you so much and you’ll be hearing from us in the future."
Kyleigh & Alan - Maylands WA

"Thank you for letting us stay it was truly like staying at Granma’s house with a great modern feel! Electric blankets were excellent and all the gourmet cooking utensils were great too, loved the music & DVD selection and the huge shower. Beats staying in a hotel anyday.

Will be back in the future."
Shaan & Luke - Perth WA

"An absolutely divine house! You (and family) have done an amazing job, tastefully incorporating a modern fit-out while still leaving the classic old charm. Everything we needed was here….we loved the movie and music selection and enjoyed a bottle… or two….of some wonderful local wines while sitting by the fire.

We are sure to be highly recommending “Grandma’s House” to others."
Love Pete, Sarah & Ruby - Daylesford VIC
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"Well what can I say…..perfect! We were so happy with everything, the décor, the location was fantastic. The only problem we had was that we had to leave

Thank you for making this an unforgettable stay. Oh and if you ever consider selling, let us know!"
Glenn & Laura oxox….Beckenham WA
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"We had a fantastic week! What a wonderful house and the garden is just fab (where we have enjoyed several picnic lunches & lots of yummy wine!).

Hope to get over from Scotland again soon it’s been such a pleasure……

Thank you"
John, Vari & Tom xxx - SCOTLAND

"Thank you for this lovely opportunity……spacious, comfortable & a timely respite for us.

Best wishes to you"
David & Elizabeth - Albany WA

"We have enjoyed our stay in your wonderful house. You have thought of everything!

Great location and our little girl loved your huge backyard.

Wonderful!! Will pass on to others."
Andrea, Michael & Madeline - Essendon VIC
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"What a lovely house. I think it was easier to try & think what wasn’t thought of…..we can’t think of anything that you didn’t.

We had a very happy stay here and we would love to come back again.

Reading the comments in this book there are a lot of mentions of ‘Grandma’s house’. Well, coming from the UK, I can say that my Grandma had the same knives & forks and wardrobes.

On arrival we spent the first 15 minutes saying WOW & OH MY GOD as we entered each room. Amazing, wonderful and it will be a happy memory for us both."
Gill & Mar -UK
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"Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay in Margaret River. We will take back wonderful memories of Australia."
Sylvia & Peter - Nottingham UK

"A fantastic restoration and beautiful home – superb!!!

We’ll be back."
Christ, Lara & Gracie - Perth WA

"What a wonderful find thanks to the internet. How we wish we were staying for much longer. A real home from home, I only wish it was my home!

If ever we come back to Margaret River we will certainly be back. Thank you."
Julie, Graham, Gemma & Sally - Southampton UK
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"We have had a wonderful Christmas in Margaret River and have enjoyed spending this time at your property. It is such a lovely house in an absolutely fantastic location!! Thank you for making it possible for us to stay. We hope that we will be able to return in the near future!

Thank you"
Melissa & Lindsey - Fremantle WA

"What a great place to stay and see in the New Year!! We really appreciated all the thought behind every detail. We made great use of the kitchen and enjoyed using all the facilities. We will recommend MACS to all our friends!!"
Rebecca, Scott and Maddy - Perth WA
Karen & Des - Brisbane QLD
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"We have had a wonderful stay at the “MACS” fabulous location & beautiful surroundings.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, it was greatly appreciated.

Would not hesitate to return to your lovely home.

Thank you"
Mary & Keith - Fife SCOTLAND
Ian & Joy - Perth WA

"Loved the books, remembered many when I was young. It was so relaxing staying in a home with so many memories. My daughter and I had a MEMORISE?? Visit. I love the breakfast nook. Reminiscent of times past."
Elizabeth – Armidale NSW
Sarah Chapman – Fremantle WA

"Thanks so much for enabling us to have such a lovely holiday. We love it here. Zoe loves being so close to the shops and beach. Feeling really relaxed and read to start the New Year."
Darrel & Family - Perth WA

"Thank you for introducing us to heaven! How can we leave this place? Two Days, Two Nights, Two Chefs and lots of wine. One big birthday celebration!!

Go Carbith, mile, mile, marth agnit"
Therese, Gary, Sarah & Gordan xxxx - Perth WA
(I found the four-leaved Clover)

"What a wonderful find our son Lewis found on the internet. We have had a marvellous stay could not faulty anything. Fabulous."
Melanie, John & Lewis - UK & Perth

"Thank you for a wonderful 3 days. Everything about Margaret River Macs is just great….. décor, location, comfort, the shower!!!, beds, and all the little extras provided for our enjoyment. We will certainly recommend a stay at Margaret River Macs."
Brian & Maria - Perth WA

"We have had a lovely time in a lovely place in a lovely house."
John & Mary - Guildford UK

"What a gorgeous house, especially loved the beds and the open fire, what a treat. We are torn between wanting to tell all our friends…….and keeping this little gem a secret!"
Lawrence & Abbey - Guildford UK

"We have really enjoyed all that you have done to your house. Sitting by the fire drinking wonderful Margaret River wine was such a fantastic experience. Being in town was perfect and the mornings were blessed with the sounds of many birds.

Thank you for creating such a wonderful environment for us to enjoy Margaret River. Will pass onto friends for sure."
Bill (Canada) & Holly (Geelong)

"Have loved our stay here – house is wonderful, I could easily live here! Wonderful location & all the little extras make such a huge difference. I’ll be back very soon."
Hannah (Perth) & Abby (Sydney)
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"Thank you again for your beautiful house. We love it here and we’ll come back in the future again."
Love John, Patrick, Iin, Lina, April - San Diego USA

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"A quaint cottage filled to the brim with nostalgia but with modern conveniences included. The Margaret River area is beautiful with great history. We thank you for providing visitors with so much interesting information. Also easy access to shops, cafes, etc."
Lynne & John - NEW ZEALAND

"Great, relaxing stay and thank you for the porta-cot and linen…. Bed was big enough for our whole family & the sheets were lovely.

So close to the main street which was fantastic & so convienient for us all.

We will definitely come again."
Alison Winsloe - Perth WA

"M.R.M just keeps getting better! The ‘huge beds’, lovely shower, warm cosy fire and country kitchen with the smells of pea & ham soup, as well as scones made our stay memorable.

A quick dash out the back gate to the main street enabled us to browse, enjoy coffee and take in the sights of Margaret River.

Thank you once again for all the thoughtful “extras” , even the kookaburras laughed on cue!"
Helen & Graeme
Jill & Ross - Geelong VIC

"Such a wonderful way to spend our second wedding anniversary. Great atmosphere, warm & cosy fire with every detail covered. All we had to bring was milk! Excellent!

Being so close to all the shops & restaurants was fantastic & made our stay even more enjoyable & relaxing. Thank you for your exquisite attention to detail, our stay was superb, just what we needed!

We will recommend you to many & look forward to returning again in the future."
Nathan & Dawn - Mount Pleasant WA

"We had a wonderful time. This house had everything. We had a great weekend.Thanks again."
Jessica - Glengowrie SA

"Great relaxing break in your lovely cottage. Great décor and the attention to detail is brilliant. Beds & pillows comfy.

Thanks again. Looking forward to next stay."
Andrew & Family- Eaton WA

"Thanks , we had a lovely time, it went by so fast. I love all the extras you’ve put in since last year. Such a pleasure to come and stay here, very relaxing."
Darrel & family - Perth WA

"What a wonderful place to stay! It felt like home, and we had a wonderful time. The best birthday weekend I have ever had!"
Cheers Thelia & Glenn - Morley WA

"My sister and I stayed here at Margaret River Macs and were absolutely in love with the place. Everything was just spot on and luxurious, with huge big comfortable beds, a wonderful bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. We were unlucky with the weather, but in summer it has an awesome outside area. It also is perfectly situated near the centre of Margaret River but far enough for it to be peaceful and quiet. I have also been lucky to see its sister property in Fremantle, and that too is stylish, luxurious and beautifully finished. Thank you."
Kate - North Fremantle WA

"We found the house and in particular its location just perfect. The bedrooms were extremely cosy which was a big plus due to the surprising cold weather that we encountered. The decor had a rustic, WWII feel about it yet it has all the modcons that anyone would need. "
Maurice - HOLLAND

"Lovely, quirky property. Spotless and centrally located. Very convenient for access to restaurants and shops but in quiet residential street with off street parking."
Romola- Gidgegannup WA

"What a lovely place! We had a great time & plan to return in winter to try out the fire place. Thank-you!"
Greg, Sonja & Emma - Perth WA

"This is a lovely place to stay with so much character & so much effort put into making it a very welcoming environment. I just wish that we had been able to stay longer. We would recommend (& will do) everyone to stay at Margaret River Macs if they intend on visiting the area."
With many, many thanks.
Linda & Alistair -Bingley UK

"We really enjoyed our stay at Margaret River Macs! On arrival we were kept nice and warm by the fire and there were plenty of heaters to heat the bedrooms. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bathroom immaculate and the decor throughout the house was a cosy mix of modern and vintage. Wow! I'd happily stay again."
Jennifer -Yangebup WA

"What a beautiful house to spend time in at Margaret River. We all fell in love with the king size beds, loved the Egyptian bedding & all the little extras - they made a nice gesture & the icing on the cake. Will certainly recommend "Margaret River Macs" to all our friends down Albany. Thanks again."
Tammy, Zoe & Corri - Albany WA

"WOW! Thankyou for a funtastic stay. Love the location & creative comforts. The beds are amazing & the little extras a surprise & a lovely touch. Will be back again for sure.
Jan & Eve - Albany WA

"Margaret River was such a delightful place! We thoroughly enjoyed the house with all of the comforts of today blended with the memories of yesterday. You have a masters touch when it comes to creating the perfect atmosphere. You have just made our golden anniversary a golden memory. Thanks for a fantastic month!"
Marty & Earleen - USA

"This place is AWESOME! It's home away from home. We'll never forget how much we enjoyed the fireplace, the warm bed, the wonderful kitchen, too many to mention. Our kids & us felt the comfort of a home in this house."
Anthony, Vivienne & kids - SINGAPORE

"The only bad thing about Margaret River Macs is when you have to leave. We love it every time we come here & wish it would never have to end. Many thanks for a wonderful place to stay."
Glenn & Thalia xx - Morley WA

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