I came across Anna's listing when looking for pet friendly accommodation. Mum had been working in Geraldton for a few weeks, so I thought it would be nice to visit... with our joint-custody and totally spoiled guinea pig! I contacted Anna to check if he would be welcome, in his own self-contained cage of course, and was delighted when Anna said that would be fine!
What a great little find in Geraldton's outer suburbs, just a short drive to the centre of town! Right opposite the Spalding Golf Course, we found the location to be lovely and peaceful at night - the unit is on a corner block, but neither road was particularly busy so next to no traffic noise. There are a few well reviewed restaurants nearby, and the busy Marine Terrace area (with many restaurants, cafes and bars) is less than 10 minutes' drive!
I must say the photos do not do the space justice, there's plenty of room! A sofa bed in the main room seats 4 in the day and sleeps up to two at night. Just off the kitchen there is a second lounge space (no TV in this area so good for curling up with a book) with a second little couch. A decent sized TV is wall mounted in the main room, with free to air plus access to Netflix. WiFi is available, we found the speed to be good, and the service reliable.
It was great to have a place with both a bed and sofa-bed as this meant both Mum and I could stay, rather than her shuttling back to a hotel room each night. The bathroom is off the main bedroom, so access at night is a tiptoe past the main bed (no issue for us). Sofa beds aren't always known for being the most comfortable so it was great to have access to a memory foam mattress topper to ensure a good night's sleep!
The kitchen is a decent size with lots of bench space, and for those who want to cook a full oven with electric hotplates, plenty of pots and pans and the requisite utensils. A decent sized fridge rounds out the essentials... And an added bonus, a dishwasher. We didn't cook, but would've felt comfortable in that space!
Good water pressure and plenty of hot water for the shower, in the bright and airy bathroom. Plenty of fluffy towels were ready for use! Shampoo and soap was provided, with extra toilet paper under the sink.
I have to mention how clean the unit is. I walk around indoors bare foot most of the time and my feet remained clean. We were really impressed with the cleanliness of the unit!!!
We didn't use the backyard, though the shared space (top floor and ground floor unit) is large and clean. We found the security of the unit to be very good, with security screens, and sensor lights outside. We didn't have any issues during our stay - we parked on the drive outside the sliding door entrance, and had no problems (even accidentally leaving the car unlocked one night - oops).
Others have mentioned noise from above. From what I gather the top unit is residential so it's not a matter of choosing to stay upstairs or downstairs. The soundproofing isn't particularly good between the two units but it's an older building so not entirely unexpected. We heard noise from walking about, but couldn't hear talking or TV noises. If you're worried, bring a pair of earplugs for bedtime, they certainly do the job.
Definitely great value in Geraldton, and I must say I would not hesitate to book again!