The Birkdale

** COVID Cancellations/Changes ** We understand that if a lockdown means you are not permitted to come and stay, it is different than cancelling or changing a booking for other reasons. If a lockdown means you (as the person booking) are not permitted to come and stay, we will provide you with the choice of either cancelling and getting a full refund or changing your dates. Please ask us if you have any questions about this offer as some exclusions may apply based on notice, group composition restrictions, etc. ** About the home ** "The Birkdale" is a great family holiday home in Sunset Strip with a stunning electric heated swimming pool (heat pump). Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: ** Indoor Areas ** Downstairs are all four bedrooms; the Master bedroom has a WIR and en-suite (with shower and toilet), bedroom 2 has BIR and shares the main bathroom (shower, bath and separate toilet) with bedrooms 3 and 4. There is also a laundry and the second living room (with smart TV) provides access out to the fantastic rear entertaining deck. Upstairs is the large open plan kitchen/dining/main living room (with coonara wood heater) and a powder room. ** Outdoor Areas ** Step out of the rear of the home on to the expansive entertaining deck (with TV) that overlooks the centre-piece of this fantastic home - the stunning in-ground electric heated swimming pool (heat pump - 8m x 4m and 1.7m deep). The front and rear yards are fully enclosed, creating a great place for kids to play. The outdoor shower provides convenience for a wash down after swimming and there is parking for 4 cars (and/or some boats) in the driveway plus more available on the street outside. ** Kitchen ** The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Piccolo pod coffee machine (Vittoria capsules), toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, large fridge (plus a 2nd fridge in the shed), electric oven and cook top. ** Heating/Cooling Systems ** There is one reverse cycle split system in the main living area, three wall mounted electric heaters in bedrooms 1,2 and 4, plus a mobile heater in the downstairs living area. There is also a coonara-style wood heater in the upstairs living room and three ceiling fans in bedroom 1, 3 and the upstairs living room. ** Bedroom Configuration: ** "The Birkdale" has been set up to comfortably accommodate up to 9 people: Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): One King bed Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One set of Tri-bunks Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): Two Single beds Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One Queen bed ** Linen ** A standard booking comes with doonas with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bath mats. Guests can bring their own sheets (flat and fitted), pillow cases and towels or opt to pay extra for this 'optional linen'. The cost to provide optional linen is a once off fee per stay of $30 per king/queen/double bed and $15 per single bed. Please advise us if you would like this additional service. ** Peak Periods ** Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, ** check in times **are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional** linen hire **over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up. ** Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies ** Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies.