Life's a Beach Shack

About the home

“Life's a Beach Shack” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short drive or comfortable walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The long central Hallway provides access to Bedroom 1, featuring a WIR and ensuite (with shower & toilet), Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 (each with BIR), a Bathroom (with bath & shower), separate Toilet and fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine and clothes dryer). At the rear of the home is the large open plan Family/Dining/Kitchen Room (with 55" smart TV, chromecast, fetch box & bluetooth speaker) that leads out to the rear Alfresco.

Outdoor Areas

The rear covered Alfresco (with gas BBQ and table & chairs for 8 people) overlooks the enclosed rear yard, which is perfect for children. While the Garage is not accessible to guests, there is parking for 1 car on the driveway, plus many street parking bays for additional vehicles (cars and/or a boat).

Across the road is the huge Shoalhaven Playground, with a family picnic area, electric BBQs, swings, slides, undercover seating, plenty of open spaces for ball games, walking and bike riding paths.

Please note there is a security camera at the home facing the external area at front of property only.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Lavazza pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are four wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners in the home; one each in Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4 and the Family room.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 11 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 3: One Tri-bunk
Bedroom 4: One Queen bed

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.

Linen

It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.

Peak Periods

Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.

Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies

Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.