Shearwater Beach House

Description

Refurbishment end of June 2018  More luxurious look and feel. New photos of refurbsihment not yet posted. Updated photos coming soon. We now offer a full linen service.

Shearwater Beach House is situated in the Promontory Views Estate, Walkerville in South Gippsland. It is a relaxing getaway suited to families, couples and small groups looking for a nice place to retreat, take in spectacular scenery and explore the stunning beaches and landscape of South Gippsland. It is a big, new, house featuring two separate living areas, ideally suited to two families. There is plenty of rooms to find your own space, or to gather communally. Noisy kids can be entertained downstairs while parents prepare food in the open plan living/kitchen area.

Located on the eastern side of Waratah Bay, Shearwater has views of Cape Liptrap National Park, Waratah Bay to Bass Strait and Wilsons Promontory.

This remote pocket of Victoria offers lots to explore for wilderness adventurers partial to spectacular scenery. Situated close to the un-spoilt beaches of Walkerville 2 minutes, Waratah Bay 15 minutes, Sandy Point 15 minutes and Fish Creek or Venus Bay 20 minutes and it lies 25 minutes from the entrance to Wilson’s Promontory National Park.

It is a place to spend a weekend, a few days, or ideally a week. A place to relax, restore and unwind.

FACILITIES:

In the kitchen you’ll find a stovetop with 4 hotplates, an oven, microwave, toaster and multiple coffee making options. Pots, pans, knives, bottle openers and all your standard eating /drinking ‘usuals’ are there. There is also a Webber BBQ with hood in great condition with a spare gas bottle. Options for coffee making is outlined in 

FOOD

There is a great kitchen to cook in, so we recommend staying in and cooking up a feast. We invite you to use the basic condiments you find in the pantry such as the salt, pepper, olive oil, coffee, tea and vegemite. You will find rubbish bags, dishwasher tablets, glad wrap and those household essentials all there.

BREAKDOWN OF BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

Master. 1 Queen bed with ensuite and large walk-in wardrobe. Balcony with Prom views. Level 2.

Bedroom 2. 1 Large double bed, level 2. Access to toilet

Bedroom 3. 1 Queen bed, ground level (level 1) with shared ensuite.

Bedroom 4. 2 sets of two bunk beds (4 single beds) with shared ensuite. Level 1.

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms, one with toilet; 2 extra toilets.

Things To Do

If you don’t know Walkerville it is:

• Thirty minutes’ drive to gateway of Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
• One minute drive to Walkerville Beach. Walkerville South is famous as “Magic Beach” the famous Alison Lester children’s book.
• A great base to explore The Prom Country region- wineries, galleries, eateries.
• Aside from Wilson’s Prom, there are plenty of national parks to explore.
• Two hours and from Melbourne. Travel time has been significantly reduced with improved roads and overpasses.
• The surf rarely gets too big, so it’s an ideal place to introduce kids to surf skills.
• Explore Cape Liptrap. Harsh and beautiful.
• Visit Fish Creek for locally produced arts, crafts and produce.
• Ride or walk the rail trails throughout South Gippsland.

It is a place to unwind, hideaway from the world and rejuvenate.

Amenities

• In the kitchen you’ll find a stove-top with 4 hotplates, an oven, microwave, toaster and multiple coffee making options. There is a blender stick and a sandwich press. Pots, pans, knives, bottle openers and all your standard eating /drinking ‘usuals’ are there. 
• There is the option to dine outside on the upstairs balcony, which also has a Webber BBQ with hood in great condition.
• Washing Machine and Dryer. Iron and Ironing Board. Hair Dryer. 
• There are two televisions, both with DVD players. There is Wi-Fi, board games and a small selection of books and magazines.
• Wood Fire Box. Wood supplied. Child screen around the fire and a child gate at the top of the stairs.
• Porta-cot. High Chair.
• Fenced back yard, big enough for back yard cricket.

• Coffee equipment. DeLonghi Espresso machine, coffee grinder, stovetop espresso pot and
  8 cup coffee plunger and lastly instant coffee grounds.

Before Booking

If you are unfamiliar with holiday house rental and how it varies from hotel room rental, please make sure you consider the Terms & Conditions carefully on booking.

FOOD AND WATER
Be sure to stock up, as it is 22km to town. 

The house collects its own tank water, so please be mindful with water usage. The locals & owners and drink the water, but it comes down to personal preference

MANCHESTER

Linen and towels are provided. Beds will be made up to cater for guests specified in the booking.

CLEANING

Cleaning is included in the rate but we expect guests to clean place in a tidy state. Specifics are outlined in the T & C and and displayed in the house as House Rules (as per industry requirement).

PETS

Outside pets are welcome, but strictly no pets inside. We have set up a dog/pet bed and bowls for food/water on the downstairs outdoors deck (which is undercover).The back and sides of the property are fenced with basic wire fencing. The front is fenced with a large timber fence and gate on both sides. So it allows your dog to be enclosed in the backyard securely. Please collect all dog poo.

PHONE RECPTION & WIFI
Those whose mobile phone provider is Telstra should easily find reception inside the house to the front of the property on both levels. Other service providers are not as reliable, but guests should generally have reception out the front of the house. You’ll find Instructions for connecting to the Internet in the Shearwater Beach House information folder.

NO SMOKING INSIDE

Smoking is not permitted at any time inside the property or on the upstairs balcony (as the sea breeze blows it into the house and Master bedroom). Please smoke outside downstairs and dispose of your butts responsibly.

PRICING

Prices listed based on 4 adults. The property has 7 beds and can sleep a maximum 10 people. Rather than a higher fixed rate, this pricing structure enables us to reduce the rate for a smaller group. The booking system will work out the exact price when you book.

Only the guests nominated and agreed in the Booking may stay in the Property overnight. Overloading could render the guest liable to termination of the booking.

Likewise, its not a PARTY house and is available for your quiet enjoyment with respect to neighbours and local community.

You will see a link to full Terms and Conditions when you apply to book.

Beach House and Rural Area Rental

The following info is an explanation of how holiday rental differs from city living. If you are a seasoned holiday renter, you don’t need to read any further. If you haven't stayed at a Dufflebird house, please read on:

Holiday rentals provide a unique tourism experience: It is a relatively new and emerging industry in Victoria and Australia. It differs greatly from urban hotel accommodation or similar.

If you are new to this experience please call us before booking to discuss. There are aspects of country life that may feel quite different to a large city metropolis experience. Services are different, and when go wrong it can be more complicated to sort out.

The last thing we want is for you to get stuck on something that spoils your experience. If it’s your first time renting an entire house in the country or near the beach, we highly recommend you speak to us personally before booking. We work hard to provide value, and managing expectations is part of that process. And please, after booking, let your group know this information, so they are not surprised.

Here are some things to consider:

TANK WATER 

The house and the entire region rely on rainfall for water supply. If a tap is left on the tank will empty. Please keep showers and water usage to a minimum, and ensure children don't leave taps on.

HOT WATER SYSTEM 

There is no gas supplied to Walkerville, so the owners have installed one of the largest environmentally friendly systems on the market, which is suited to large families. It's a 400lt evacuated tube solar system that's heats up water during the day and also heats up at night with off peak electricity. With 10 adults, if everyone showers in the morning and it is not a sunny day, the solar will be slow to heat it again, and the water may not be hot in the evening. With a full house, you may need to stagger showers.

ELECTRICITY 

Please note power blackouts occur are more regularly in rural areas and take longer to restore. Power surges can trip the fuse box or cause a black out. In the country there is much higher probability a tree falling on a power line.

SEPTIC AND SEWAGE 

Walkerville and the Prom region are not connected to main sewerage system. Septic tanks are easily blocked, so we ask that you DO NOT flush anything that is not toilet paper or human waste, don’t flush sanitary products and disposable nappies.

Insects and wild life: While the house is well sealed, there are more insects and wildlife in rural areas. We do not take responsibility for any injury or loss suffered by the occupants, caused as a result of insects or wildlife in or around the holiday accommodation site: Having said that, we haven’t had a guest injured by wildlife in twelve years. All occupants are to take specific care at all times within this rural area and requested not to approach wildlife under any circumstances.

Mice: To date we have NOT had any mice at Shearwater Beach House. From time to time, there may be mice in some country properties.It is part of rural living. Mice can be difficult to control in the winter months as they are seeking warmth and shelter. We do our best to deter them. Please do your bit by keeping doors closed and sealing all food including dog food. Please note that in winter months rural mice are notorious for attempting to nest in outdoor BBQs. The outdoor BBQ will have been cleaned thoroughly prior to your arrival; however we advise that you burn it hot for several minutes and re-clean the hotplate again before cooking.

WOOD FIRE BOX 

The wood fire is an incredibly efficient heating system and provides a cosy snug relaxing atmosphere. If you are unfamiliar with working one, let us know and we can guide you through it.

PACK UP PROCEEDURE

Unlike hotels, where you can just walk out and everything will be taken care of, in a holiday home there is a check out procedure. It’s fairly simple. We just ask that you would treat the property like you are staying at a friend’s second home or holiday house. You need to leave it as you found it. The house will be cleaned thoroughly after you leave but there is a simple departure you will find in the information folder or on the fridge. ie. Empty dishwasher. Clean BBQ if you used it. Turn off heating and cooling. Close all windows and doors to maintain security and prevent rain and water damage. Remove rubbish and put bins out for collection on the relevant night. Depending on bookings, the cleaner may not get to the property for several days. You'll find instructions in the info folder.

This info is meant purely as a background for those who may not have considered this as part of their booking decision. We'd prefer to have well informed guests who have an understanding of the expectations of country life. The reason many people use holiday rentals, is to experience something new and expand their horizons. Please come with a sense of adventure. In reality, for most guests, none of these issues arise.