A 15-second dash into the surf on Currarong Beach, The Elements is a very comfortable, fully equipped, bohemian style, western red cedar, oceanfront, Jervis Bay beach house, surrounded by 14 wonderful beaches and the Jervis Bay National & Marine Parks.
Cozy enough for two & spacious enough for ten, The Elements is an all-year-round getaway, whether sitting in front of the large open fireplace, soaking in the spa bath, sunbathing on the decks or watching eagles & pelicans floating past. Local dolphin pods & seasonal whales are also a regular sight.
Whichever way the wind blows there is a beautiful, sheltered beach to go to. Most beaches are very safe for children. If the north/north-easterly wind is too strong on Currarong/Warrain Beach, it's only a three to five minute drive on dirt tracks to the white sands & sparkling water of Jervis Bay's Cabbage Tree Beach, North & South Long Beach, Bindijine Beach & Honeymoon Bay. A 7 to 20 minutes walk through the stunning Beecroft Headland will reward you with a few small beaches that provide shelter from westerly winds. If the southerly comes up, Currarong Beach is perfect.
LOCATION
Currarong, a small landlocked fishing village of 400 houses, is located at the entrance to the Beecroft Headland, a peninsular which juts out about 16klms from the standard east coast line of Australia. This unique location means that Currarong often has different weather conditions than those experienced nearby in Callala, Culburra or Nowra. Facing primarily north/north west, Currarong & the Beecroft Headland have various beaches & rock platforms that allow you to watch the sunset over the ocean with beautiful mountain ranges in the background, on the east coast of Australia. Dolphin & whale watching is also a common occurrence.
The Beecroft Peninsular has some of the largest ocean cliffs in NSW (possibly in Australia) & a wide variety of bush walks leading to stunning scenery, inlets, gullies, beaches, caves, tunnels & rock outcrops. This location is also world famous for catching black marlin off the rocks. The Beecroft Peninsular is also the north head/entrance into Jervis Bay where you find some of the most beautiful pristine beaches in Australia. The Elements has easy access to these wonderful locations including The Point Perpendicular Lighthouse located at the entrance into Jervis Bay. Point Perpendicular has stunning views around Jervis Bay & is very popular for abseiling & whale watching.
ACTIVITIES
Activities include most water sports, snorkeling & scuba diving on numerous reefs, rock outcrops & ship wrecks, surfing, sailing, kayaking, ocean, rock & beach fishing (4 boat ramps in region), cycling, dolphin & whale cruises, numerous bush & beach walks, abseiling, huge variety of wild life (marine & bush), bird watching, tennis, golf is available at Callala, Worrigee & Nowra, & Coollangatta winery is a 40 minute drive away.
Not including Currarong/Warrain Beach, there are 9 stunning Jervis Bay beaches (and the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse) to experience & another 4 Pacific ocean beaches connected to the Beecroft Headland, where you can watch the sunset over the ocean (unusual on the East coast). Most Jervis Bay beaches have pure white sand with emerald and turquoise water & are all unspoilt (check photos in the image gallery above). Due to the Dept of Defence, some Jervis Bay beaches (and The Point Perpendicular Lighthouse) are sometimes only accessible on weekends, school & public holidays. Another 2 fantastic Jervis Bay beaches, located at Red Rock, can be accessed from Currarong Road, heading west to Callala, all year round.
FEATURES & APPLIANCES
The Elements can sleep up to 11 persons. We have 4 bedrooms sleeping 8 on very comfortable beds (two queen beds & four single beds) & 2 window seats (sleeping two) in living/dining area & portable cot for baby. The Elements provides a 3 burner gas barbecue on deck, open plan living - dining & kitchen area (kitchen is fully equipped for classy cooking), dishwasher, Amway water purifier, electric toaster & jug, very large fridge with freezer, microwave, large open Jetmaster fireplace, electric oil heaters, stereo surround sound with dvd, video & large Sony TV, laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board & iron, spa bath with shower, outdoor hot shower for after the beach and two toilets, antique & rustic furniture, calico curtains, venetian blinds, ceiling fans, recessed halogen lights with dimmers & large grassy back garden surrounded by young native trees & shrubs.
LOCAL FACILITIES
Currarong has a petrol station/internet cafe/video shop, general store, newsagent/post office & most importantly Zacs seafood & pasta cafe, where you can buy fresh fish & either eat in or take away a wide range of excellent locally caught seafood, fish & chips & coffee etc. Nearest supermarket, chicken shop & butchers are located in Callala Bay. We prefer to use the butcher in Greenwell Point (great sausages & meats). Culburra Beach also has two supermarkets, butcher, seafood, pizza shop & Chinese restaurant. For most of the year you can also buy fabulous fresh oysters & lots of other seafood at Greenwell Point. Greenwell Point has two very good seafood restaurants as
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Only GHD card holders and online members may reserve at the GHD Exclusive discounted rate!
| Low Peak Periods - 7 Nights (excluding Easter break, all long weekends & public holidays) 2 guests at this rate. - From: 31/Jan/2008
To: 10/Dec/2008 |
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GHD Discounted rate |
| The Elements Beach House |
EUR 896.00 |
10% |
EUR 806.4 |
Only GHD card holders and online members may reserve at the GHD Exclusive discounted rate!
| Low Peak Periods - 7 Nights (excluding Easter break, all long weekends & public holidays) 2 guests at this rate. - From: 31/Jan/2008
To: 10/Dec/2008 |
| Room Types |
Full Seasonal Rate |
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GHD Discounted rate |
| The Elements Beach House |
EUR 0.00 |
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| Route Description: |
The Elements Beach House is located on the south coast of NSW in the Shoalhaven region, 2.5 hours drive-time south of Sydney & 3 hours east from Canberra.
TRAVEL TIME
From The Elements it takes about 20 minutes to drive to Greenwell Point, 25 minutes to Nowra, 35 minutes to Berry, 16 minutes to Culburra Beach & 10 minutes to Callala Bay/Beach. There are no street lights or heavy traffic throughways or major intersections in & around Currarong, Callala, Culburra & Greenwell Point. All driving is basically on easy fast country roads. From Sydney it takes 2.5 hours & 3 hours from Canberra.
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| General Policy: |
Minimum of 2 nights.
Check in 2.00pm. Check out 10.00am.
Children up to 2 years of age are free.
Children between 2 & 12 years of age are half price.
Children from 12 years of age are charged at adult rates.
Pets (dogs) are permitted @ $50.00 per week (conditions apply).
Linen service is available @ $20.00 per week per guest.
Optional service is available to purchase food etc before your arrival.
DEPOSIT
50% upon booking & the balance paid 30 days before arrival.
Bookings within 30 days of arrival require full payment upon booking.
We accept cheques, cash, electronic funds transfer & credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express & Diners).
All credit card transactions will incur a 3% surcharge to cover bank & administration fees.
We will also require full details of a credit card for a $500.00 security deposit & a drivers license in case of any damage or property missing. Cost to repair damage or replace missing property will then be deducted from the security deposit & the balance will be refunded to the credit card provided. Deductions will only occur after a discussion with the credit card holder.
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TEMPORARY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Note: Variances can be agreed on but only by arrangement with the owner in writing.
Deposit of 50% is non refundable and is required to secure the dates in your name. Payment of the rental/deposit constitutes the clients acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Balance of the rental amount must be received in full 30 days before arrival. If not, the owner has the right to cancel the booking and attempt to re let it. The booking is not confirmed until full payment has been cleared into the owners bank account.
The owners will make every effort to ensure the property is available as booked. However the owners reserve the right to make alterations to bookings due to unforeseen circumstances.
To maintain a good standard for our guests we require certain conditions to be complied with. We appreciate most will respect our property but the occasional abuse requires that we state the following conditions.
Number of Guests should not exceed the number stated on the Confirmation Notice or subsequently agreed in writing or email. Fees will apply for excess guests not agreed with the owners in advance.
SMOKING
No smoking permitted inside the house. You can smoke on the three inter-connecting decks outside with the doors closed.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
We will require full details of a credit card (with a minimum of $500.00 available) for security deposit & a drivers licence. These requirements are designed to cover any additional costs incurred including but not limited to, any breakage, damage or excess cleaning requirements, extra guests beyond those declared ..etc. These costs will then be charged to the credit card provided, but only after discussion with the credit card holder.
If the credit card holder does not respond to our attempts within 3 days by phone or email, we will refund the credit card minus whatever costs have been incurred & forward a receipt with a breakdown of these costs.
BOND
If a credit card is not provided for the security deposit, we will then require a bond of $500.00 (cleared funds), paid before arrival. The bond will be refunded within 7 days of departure unless extra costs have been incurred.
PARTIES & FUNCTIONS
Parties and Functions are strictly prohibited. The price charged is for domestic use only and not commercial. Accordingly this rate does not allow for the extra wear associated with functions in terms of cleaning, garbage removal, wear and tear & repairs etc. Use contrary to this will result in your security deposit/bond being charged with whatever additional costs/fees that have been incurred.
Damage, Breakages, Theft and Loss are the tenants responsibility during their stay.
ARRIVAL TIME
Arrival time is 2.00pm or thereafter. On the evening before arrival we recommend checking the booking calendar at The Elements Beach House www.theelements.cc & if there is no booking departing at 10.00am on your arrival date (changeover day) you could arrive much earlier but you need to have this confirmed by the cleaners firstly.
DEPARTURE
Departure - the property should be left in a similar state to its condition on arrival. Check-out time is 10.00am by the latest, to allow time to prepare property for next guests. If there is no changeover day you could ring the cleaners to see if you can depart later in the day.
DISTURBANCE
Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination of rental and loss of bond (if applicable).
LINEN
Linen is to be supplied by the tenant unless ordered @ $20.00 per guest per week. Linen = bath & beach towels, bed sheets, pillow cases, tea towels & face washers.
PETS
Pets are allowed under specific arrangements. A fee of $50.00 per pet (only dogs) is required. Due to health regulations pets are not allowed inside the beach house without the approval of the owners (conditions apply). Pets are allowed on the three inter-connecting decks where kennels can be made available. All three decks have roof cover only & a lock up gate to keep your pets in. Large glass & screen sliding doors on main bedroom and living - dining - kitchen areas, allow pets to keep close contact with owners at all times.
Tenants must provide mat/futon, litter & tray, food and drinking bowls.
Treatment for ticks & fleas are essential before arriving. Due to native bandicoots, Currarong has paralysis ticks. The nearest vet is in Culburra Beach (16 minute fast drive), although he has a clinic in Callala Bay two days a week.
Before 8.00am & after 4.00pm dogs are allowed on the beach without a lead. A few hundred metres west, on the beach outside The Elements, dogs can run wild without a lead all day, for many miles. Most areas of Currarong require dogs on a lead. You can also take your dog along the many fabulous tracks inside the Beecroft Headland, behind Bosom Beach. Pets are not permitted in the Jervis Bay National Park.
LOSS OF TENANTS PROPERTY
Loss - the owners take no responsibility for the tenant's personal property.
Variations to these conditions may only be made by prior arrangements with the owner in writing.
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| Cancellation Policy: |
We require 50% deposit upon booking & the balance paid 30 days before arrival. Bookings within 30 days of arrival require full payment upon booking.
All payments are not refundable unless another booking has been made to cover the dates booked. We charge 20% administration fee for any refunds & this fee will be deducted from any payments received & the balance will be refunded.
We accept cheques, cash, electronic funds transfer & credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express & Diners).
All credit card transactions will incur a 3% surcharge to cover bank & administration fees.
We will also require full details of a credit card for a $500.00 security deposit & a drivers license in case of any damage or property missing. Cost to repair damage or replace missing property will then be deducted from the security deposit & the balance will be refunded to the credit card provided. Deductions will only occur after a discussion with the credit card holder.
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Town Outskirts (suburb) |
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Near Train Station |
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Near Highway |
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Near the Sea |
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On The Beach |
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Internet Access |
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Parking |
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Pets Welcome |
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Non-smoking Rooms Available |
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Fax (at reception) |
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Bath/Toilet On Room |
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Hair Dryer |
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Shower/Toilet On Room |
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Telephone |
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TV |
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Tea/Coffee making facility |
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Golf Course |
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Tennis Court |
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Water Sports |
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Bicycle Rental |
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American Express |
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