We were very excited at the idea of sleeping on a boat prior to our visit to Inanna, but the experience was so much better than we imagined and sleeping on the 'Shannon' was just a small part of it!
The property is absolutely beautiful and the views of the Grampians are stunning. We very much enjoyed taking a walk around and sharing the space with dozens of kangaroos, but one of the highlights of our stay was sitting outside after sunset enjoying the stars in the clear night sky with virtually no light pollution. Simply incredible.
Although the property is not connected to mains electricity, water and sanitation our stay was far from uncomfortable, in fact, quite the contrary. Suzy and Jon have looked after so many details to make this a comfortable place to live and we quite happily could have stayed longer. The living space has everything we needed to prepare meals, eat and relax with plenty of extra little touches to make us feel right at home. Sleeping on the 'Shannon' adds an extra twist to what is already a very unique AirBNB experience and we all slept extremely well "on board".
Be prepared with groceries before you arrive as the nearest shops are a fair drive away. Also a good idea to bring an esky and ice as refrigeration space is limited.
This is not an everyday AirBNB and is very much off the grid, it won't be for everyone. Suzy has gone to great lengths to describe very accurately and in detail how this property is different so read that carefully before booking. If you like what you read and you're prepared to experience a different way of living then you will not be disappointed, it is an unforgettable experience!
Suzy and Jon are wonderful hosts; Jon gave us an extensive tour of the accommodation upon arrival and he and Suzy were happy to offer plenty of local knowledge. They are two truly unique people with incredible life stories and we felt privileged to have been able to meet them and share their little slice of heaven for a few days. We are already planning when we can go back!