Imagine picnics on the beach while you watch the sun set over Seal Island and Shag Rock, meeting the world's smallest penguins on Penguin Island, swimming with wild dolphins, snorkeling in the world famous Shoalwater Islands Marine Park or simply lazing around in the spa in your own private courtyard.

This is the layout of the Beach House:

The main courtyard, enclosed by a high brick wall for privacy and pet friendliness, has an easy to use gas barbeque and features an outdoor setting well placed to catch the cool breezes in summer or the afternoon sun in winter. Perfect for catching up on your tan, socialising or simply relaxing in peace. You could easily store your boat or caravan here.

The master bedroom, opening onto a smaller Mediterranean style courtyard containing the spa, has an ensuite including a bath.

The other bedroom with a queen size bed has a semi ensuite bathroom also has a bath.

One of the single rooms has a double bunk bed, the other has one single bed with the option of setting up the folding bed.

There is a large living area including a compact kitchen, dining table setting and comfy leather lounge suite.

Finally, you will find a more formal lounge room, ideal for simply relaxing or escaping the kid\'s hijinks!

About the Shoalwater area

The Shoalwater Bay Beach and surrounding areas are perfect for all water sports including swimming, fishing, crabbing, snorkelling, boating, and wind surfing.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in the area is the award winning swimming with wild dolphins experience.

You can either walk to Penguin Island at low tide or take the ferry, except during the penguin breeding season.

Peaceful Lake Richmond is just around the corner, with the Naragebup Environment Centre just opposite.

Point Peron offers great walking opportunities, and is a terrifc place for dolphin spotting.

At Old Rockingham Beach you will find a selection of cafes to choose from for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Nearby Safety Bay is a favourite for wind surfers, while the jetty at Palm Beach is popular for fishing and crabbing as the water there is more than 15 metres deep.

Rockingham City Shopping Centre, open seven days a week during the holidays, offers an endless array of popular stores.

Or just around the corner you have the convenience of the Shoalwater Shopping Centre\'s dozen specialty stores including a supermaket open seven days a week all year round, a fish and chip shop, George and the Dragon Hotel, a bakery, a chemist and a newsagent.

Mandurah, with it\'s waterfront holiday town feel and Fremantle with it\'s European style cafe strip are both less than half an hour\'s drive away.

There are bus services linking Shoalwater with the local area and prviding access to Fremantle and Mandurah. It\'s fun taking the bus to Freo and then the train on to Perth or beyond.

The HMAS Stirling base on Garden Island is also just minutes away.

Booking information

The minimum stay is usually three days, however, we may be able to negotiate a shorter stay within two weeks of your arrival. (The last minute discount only applies for three or more nights though).

Payment of the holiday accommodation rental fee constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions. You must be 18 years or over and agree to take full responsibility for the temporary rental of the property for your booking to be valid.

To secure your holiday booking, a deposit of 50% is required within 7 days of booking. I will provide credit card payment or bank transfer details when I confirm your booking. The balance needs to be paid 8 weeks in advance of your arrival. Any cancellations made within 7 days prior to arrival will incur a 100% cancellation of booking fee. Cancellations made outside of 7 days will incur an 80% administration fee, unless the property is re-let.

A $350 security bond is also required. Naturally this is fully refundable, given there is no damage and the place is left clean and tidy. (I allow three hours for cleaning when people leave, as well as a laundry allowance for linen and towels for the number of people staying. If my cleaner charges for longer, I pass that cost on to my clients at cost which is $35 per hour.) In the event of excessive cleaning requirements, the cleaning fee will be deducted from your bond.

Generally, check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11.00 am; however if you let me know in advance, I may be able to alter these times to suit your plans.

Furniture, fixtures and fittings are not to be altered or moved between rooms, with the exception of the foldabed.

Any damage, breakage or loss of furniture, furnishings, equipment, locks or keys need to be reported immediately and paid for at cost, other than acceptable wear and tear.

I will make every effort to ensure the property is available as booked. However, I reserve the right to make alterations to bookings due to unforeseen circumstances. In this eventuality, I will refund your money at my earliest convenience.