Banksia Beach Retreat

Guests: 11
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Pet friendly: No
Fireplace: Yes

Set in a peaceful beachside location midway between Blairgowrie’s front and back beaches, this coastal retreat offers easy walking access to a great coffee, swim at the foreshore, or a dip in the stunning rockpools at Bridgewater Bay. Offering all the modern comforts, the home spans two storeys and features two separate living areas, a cozy wood fireplace, and bay glimpses from the upper level. Perfect for families, it provides the ideal base for a memorable coastal holiday escape.

Important information

• Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – our properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only.
• There is a new build across the road which commenced October ’24 and is expected to take 12 months. Due to the size of the blocks in this area however, the building site is a reasonable distance from the house.
• While we offer the ability to book instantly, you will be asked to confirm in writing your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s via “View Agreement” (which can be found when placing your booking). We reserve the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.

The space

• 4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
• 3 bathrooms
• Double storey home with bay glimpses from the upper level
• Two living areas
• Downstairs open plan living incorporating kitchen and dining plus lounge and smart TV opening to deck
• Well-appointed modern kitchen with Nespresso coffee pod machine
• Indoor dining for 12
• Outdoor dining for 7
• BBQ
• Upstairs living with large modular couch, smart TV and wood fireplace
• Basketball ring
• Heating/Cooling includes split systems in both living areas (upstairs and downstairs), wood fireplace* in upstairs living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and upstairs living
• Fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer, clothes-airer, ironing facilities, outdoor washing line
• Driveway parking for 5 vehicles (NB: the garage is not available to guests)

Bedding configuration

• Bedroom 1: 1 x KB
• Bedroom 2: 3 X SB
• Bedroom 3: 1 x Tri-bunk (double on bottom, single on top) & 1 x KSB
• Bedroom 4: 1 x QB

Bathroom Configuration:
Upstairs:
• Bathroom 1: with shower, double vanity and toilet
• Bathroom 2: with shower, vanity and toilet
Downstairs:
• Laundry room with shower and separate toilet

Please note

• Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, kitchen basics and bathroom products, *firewood April-September. Please BYO beach towels.
• Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login.
• Sorry, this property is not pet friendly.
• Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set.

General

Air-conditioning, BBQ, Child friendly, Dryer, Drying rack, Fireplace - Wood, Iron, Iron board, Off street parking, Smart TV, Washer, Wi-Fi - Free

Dining & living areas

Ceiling fan, Dining indoors, Dining outdoors, Sofa, Terrace

Kitchen items

Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishes & utensils, Dishwasher, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pantry basics, Refrigerator, Toaster

‣ Blairgowrie Village & Foreshore – 950m
‣ Bridgewater Bay – 1.1km
‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental, Sorrento Hotel, Car Ferry – 5.8km
‣ Rye Village, Pier & Foreshore – 4.8km
‣ Nearest Golf Course – 7.6km (The Dunes)/7.3km (Sorrento Golf Club)
‣ Nearest Winery – 9.5km (The Cups Estate)
‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 9.1km

Payment policy

A partial payment in the amount of 50% of the grand total is due upon booking.Remaining payment is due no later than 30 days prior to arrival. In addition, a security deposit in the amount of $1,000 will be held against your credit card from the morning prior to your day of arrival. This amount will be automatically released 5 days after check out, provided there are no damages or breaches of our Terms & Conditions.

Cancellation policy

• 100% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancellation is more than 30 days before arrival date.
• 50% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancelled 15-30 days before arrival date.
• No refund if cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
• If payment has not been made by the due date, your booking may be cancelled, and any payments already made forfeited.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date.
• Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control.
• Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.

Booking terms & conditions

Please understand you are booking a privately owned holiday home. As your host, Bookabreak.com.au’s role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client’s asset. We request that you respect the property and treat it as if it were your own.

By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security deposit, forfeiture of any payment/s and/or your security deposit, and/or immediate eviction.

HOUSE RULES
• All guests (excluding children) must be over 25 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo ID before confirming a booking or allowing access to a property.
• We do not accept bookings made on behalf of a third party. The person booking must be staying and is responsible for monitoring the observance of our Terms & Conditions by other guests during the stay.
• Schoolies, weddings, parties, events or any other type of gathering are not permitted under any circumstance. The number of guests on the premises at any time must not exceed the number the property is advertised as sleeping. In the event that you are found to be in breach of this condition, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit.
• This property is not pet friendly. Where an unauthorised pet is found, full forfeiture of the security deposit will apply.
• The premises must be left in a clean and tidy “as found” condition upon departure. All food must be removed from fridges/freezers, all crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, the BBQ must be cleaned, and rubbish put in the appropriate Council bins provided.
• Our properties are strictly non-smoking, inside and out. If evidence of smoking is found, the property will be fumigated at your expense.
• Guests will be held responsible for any security incident which occurs either during their stay or upon departure as a result of the premises being left unsecured. Please ensure all windows, doors, blinds and curtains are closed, the property is locked (and alarmed, if applicable) with the key is returned to the key safe upon departure.

LOCAL LAWS
The property is registered with Mornington Peninsula Shire as a short stay rental dwelling, pursuant to the local law. This means we are obliged to make you aware that you are obliged to comply with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct, which states:
• Unacceptable behaviour is prohibited (including ‘loud aggressive behaviour, yelling, screaming, arguing, cheering, clapping and singing’).
• Guests are not permitted to bring additional accommodation (tents, caravans, campervans or similar).
• Guests must contain noise to a reasonable level and are not to use the outdoor areas (including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies) between the hours of 11pm and 7am.
• All guest vehicles must be parked on the property. Parking is not permitted on any nature strip, nearby or on the property.
We have a zero tolerance policy if the property is reported to the Shire or the Police due to a breach of any part of the above during your stay. If the Police attend, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit. Additionally you will be responsible for any fine/s issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

RUBBISH
• The Council bin collection occurs early every Monday morning (including public holidays). You are requested to put the bins out on Sunday night, and again upon your departure, so that we can have the bins emptied for the next guest.
• If you do not put the bins out, if you leave excess rubbish inside the property, beside the bins, or if the bins are overflowing, the Council will not empty them, and charges will apply to have the waste removed. Excess rubbish should be taken with you or deposited in a local hopper.

CHARGES WHICH MAY APPLY
• Cleaning of BBQ: $75
• Missing, damaged or stained linen and towels: at cost
• Removal of any animal waste at a pet friendly property: $50 (minimum)
• Cleaning/and or putting away of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans etc: $50 (minimum)
• Replacement keys: at cost
• Damages, breakages and/or theft: at cost
• Excess cleaning due to the property being left in unreasonable condition: $50 per hour (minimum)
• Any rubbish left on the property: $50 (minimum)

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & DAMAGES
• All our properties are individually owned. Whilst each owner is required to complete regular maintenance checks as a condition of their ongoing partnership with us, from time-to-time maintenance issues and breakdowns may occur (just like in any house) which are outside of our control. Please advise us as soon as you become aware of any issue and we will endeavour to have it rectified as quickly as possible.
• Should any damage occur during your stay, please be proactive and report this to us. We understand that accidents happen and ask that you afford us the opportunity to ensure there is a solution in place to ensure minimal impact to both the next guest and the owner of the property.

CANCELLATION & MODIFICATION POLICY
• All payments include a card processing fee of 1.8% which is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation/refund.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date. Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control. Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.

WAIVER: Neither Bookabreak.com.au nor the owner of the premises take any responsibility for any injury, illness, accident or for the loss or damage of your belongings during your stay. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for this purpose.

LOST PROPERTY: if found, any belonging/s left on the premises are kept for a maximum of 14 days. Please make contact with us then post a self-addressed satchel to our office to facilitate the items’ return: 2815A Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie VIC 3942.

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