Summary:
The Benalla House is ideal for group accommodation; family holidays, corporate weekends and team retreats. Pick up some bodyboards and head to Warana Beach or grab the bikes for a trip down to Point Cartwright. Come back for a BBQ lunch, swim and chill out in the backyard. With 4 bedrooms between the main house and the separate self contained granny flat, there is enough space for everyone (including furry friends) to enjoy quiet time or come together.
The Space:
This spacious home is walking distance to the beach with plenty of beds and parking. It has large living areas, plenty of space to spread out, a pool, back yard space to play & enjoy games together, a fully equipped kitchen for easy cooking and the outdoor area has a BBQ, and comfortable dining table with seating for 8 that overlooks the pool and backyard area. There are 3 bedrooms in the main house sleeping a total of 7 guests (Master: 1 Queen bedroom, Bed 2: 2 x singles, Bed 3: 1double/single bunk) and 1 bathroom.
When staying with 8-9 guests we open the granny flat for the additional 2 guests (at an additional charge).
Features
- Ceiling fans can be found in all bedrooms, as well as ducted Air Conditioning
- Help yourself to a fully equipped kitchen with 90cm oven, induction cooktop, smart fridge, microwave
- Nespresso Coffee machine
- Open plan living area with large bifold doors to let in lovely ocean breezes
- TV with Netflix, complimentary Wifi
- Alfresco dining patio with seating for 6 and a 4 burner BBQ
- Pool with sun loungers and pool noodles
- Washer/Dryer for guests to use
- All linen and towels provided
Main House
Bedroom 1:
A plush Queen sized bed with built-in wardrobe and a ceiling fan
Bedroom 2:
2 plush single beds with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fan
Bedroom 4:
1 bunk bed (single on top and double on the bottom), built-in wardrobes, and a ceiling fan
Granny Flat:
Master bedroom:
A plush King size bed, air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, walk-in wardrobe as well as private en-suite with walk in shower, vanity and toilet
Living/Kitchen:
The Granny flat also has a separate kitchen, living room with TV and sofa, dining table for 4 and an extra washing machine.
Guest Access:
You will only have access to the granny flat if you are booking for 8 or more guests. If your booking is for 7 people or less, the granny flat will be locked off.
Alternatively if your booking is for 2 people, you can choose between the main house and the granny flat.
The Neighborhood:
The house is 100m to Warana Surf Beach, 500m to shops and cafes. It's walking distance to Kawana Shopping world. There is also a hospital, shopping centre, library, cinema and skateparks close by.
- Walking distance to B Fresh cafe/deli, a newsagent, butcher, bakery, liquor store & takeaway food options.
- Maroochydore airport is a 15 minute drive
- Brisbane airport is a 60 minute drive
- Australia Zoo is a 25 minute drive
- Kawana Shopping World and Cinema is a 5 minute drive
- Large new Sunshine Coast University hospital is a 5 minute drive
- Mooloolaba/ Underwater World (Sea Life) is a 10 minute drive
- Caloundra is a 15 minute drive
- Noosa Heads is a 40 minute drive
Getting Around:
Airport shuttles can get you here from both Brisbane and Maroochydore. It is possible to get around on the local buses and use coach tours but the immediate area is best explored on foot and it would be preferable to have a car to travel further afield.
Once you are here, you can simply walk to many local attractions. There is a coastal track where you can walk or ride all the way up to Point Cartwright or all the way down to Caloundra.
Other Things to Note:
*You will only have access to the granny flat if you are booking for more than 7 people. If your booking is for 7 people or less, the granny flat will be locked off.
*Pet-friendly for dogs, upon application - 2 maximum, a $50 per pet fee applies. Please reach out to us for pre-approval before booking. Please note we do not accept cats.
*Please note that only the Master bedroom has Air-conditioning
*We DO NOT take schoolies bookings*
*No guests under the age of 20 travelling independently, fine if accompanied by family (ie. young adults apart from a family booking is ok.)
*This property has a strict no party and no smoking policy. This home is in a residential community with neighbours in close proximity. We have quiet hours on the Sunshine Coast after 9pm. We ask that you also generally respect our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum generally.
*Please note to stay with us you will be required to fill out a check-in form for your stay. This is a requirement of all our guests that stay with us, access to our home will only be provided after the completion of our form.
*Electric vehicle charging: If you plan on charging your electric car while on holiday, we would appreciate it if you could first consider using the designated charging stations available at nearby shopping centres and public locations. These are great alternatives and help us manage our power usage. If you need to charge your electric car at our home, please reach out for pre-approval beforehand. Please be aware that there is an additional charge for this. We appreciate your understanding.
Interaction with Guests:
The team from Welcome Ready Holiday Homes are located nearby for anything you might need during your stay.
