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A photo of Flansburgh on the desk.

Fires can be built on either the north or south side of the rock, depending on prevailing winds.

In addition to a large terrace, the suites on the ground floor also come with small, private pools.

The hotel’s gathering areas feature lush, native greenery and a vibrant mix of locally crafted products from the Oaxacan region.

It was Elsie, the goldendoodle, who started it. “We were living in a tiny house in the center of Byron Bay with two little children and Elsie in the middle of the wet season,” says homeowner Cheryl Kitchener.

The stepped wooden platforms provide built-in seats for the library. Down the stairs to the left is a guest room.

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Adriance House by Adam Kalkin. Photo from Quik Build: Adam Kalkin's ABC of Container Architecture. Courtesy of Adam Kalkin.

An outdoor shower tucked behind a screen off the master bedroom neutralizes this threat. “We thought it sounded great for muddy kids to run up and shower off there,” Coco says.

In the snug rear lounge, the banquettes are fitted with upholstery made by local artisans.

California pepper trees, grasses, and sage are low-maintenance, low-water plants that also are low-allergen.