The beach shack was pleasant, is located in a nice residential neighbourhood and is a short drive to the Coles Bay shops and attractions. From the upstairs area there is a breathtaking view of the water - not to be missed at sunrise and/or sunset!
The residence was very spacious and ideal for families or larger groups of people. The check-in process was very efficient and straightforward. Upon arrival, the shack was in a clean condition.
A few minor tweaks could help turn this place into something even more special.
The shack was quite basic and whilst the host provided some basic cleaning provisions, like dishwasher tablets etc, they were limited. We were unable to locate other basic items like paper towels, tissues, napkins or cloths to wipe down benches, which made it tricky to clean up after ourselves and after cooking meals. A general tidy up, of some of the utensil cupboards would also be helpful as they were a little messy and hard to easily locate utensils.
House rules are really important, however we found the list of rules and potential repercussions for failing to adhere to them somewhat heavy-handed. For example, it was listed in the rules that the housekeeper lived next door and that if we were to exceed the number of guests at the accommodation the host would be informed. We didn’t exceed the guest numbers nor did we intend to, but it left us feeling like we were being monitored and unable to be at ease. In addition, the host also outlined there would be additional cleaning charges if we didn’t unload the dishwasher after use. After staying at a number of Airbnb’s we found this to be unusual as a general cleaning fee has already been included in the stay.
As other guests and the host mentioned in previous reviews, it’s a beach shack, as such we found the hosts approach to tempering guest expectations by calling it a shack but then including a rather comprehensive list of rules to be contrasting.
To finish on a positive note the host was consistently easy to communicate with and was very accommodating.