An overpriced 1990s castle
February 5 – the presumptive date that the State of Western Australia re-opens - means many things for many people. But for those in the south west, it will surely be a day of reckoning. A day when the disgraceful gauging of tourists who have limited holiday options will be gladly taking their hard earned dollars to far more deserving lands. This abode is a prime example of the cartel that has emerged in the south west of holiday accommodation owners and agencies (who could happily compete with will the likes of OPEC) who should be vanquished like a dastardly disease.
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For the price charged, our expectations that the accommodation would be well above average. Sadly, this was not our reality.
The following issues and items were of particular note:
-	The failure to provide block out curtains in the two main bedrooms;
-	A toaster which short circuited the house each time the right lever was used;
-	Blunt knives, posing a significant hazard;
-	Missing slats in the bunk beds, such that a person fell through the bed;
-	No basic amenities such as tea/coffee, salt and pepper (which is standard fare in most rentals);
-	No steak knives, children’s crockery or wine carafes;
-	A broken laundry basket;
-	A mere handful of pegs, many of which were damaged;
-	Dust caked into the floorboards under various items of furniture such as bedside tables, drawers and the couches;
-	Poorly cleaned shower in the master bedroom (one end was sandy);
-	Excessive fees for linen and other standard items (highchair and portacot). To be fair, these charges appear to be a new state of affairs across many holiday homes;
-	Dated décor and fittings;
-	Floors require varnishing (currently carrying excess dirt);
If the price charged had reflected the above, it would not have stung quite as much. But to be charged top dollar was unacceptable and we cannot therefore recommend this accommodation.