“St Joans Cottage’ a retreat looking out to sea

A place to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect. Perched above the Indian Ocean, St Joan’s Cottage is a 1970s Fibro cottage where time seems to slow. Wake to birdsong, sip your morning coffee overlooking the sea, spend lazy afternoons in the garden and end the day watching spectacular sunsets from the back deck. Whether you’re escaping for a romantic weekend, celebrating a special occasion, working remotely or simply craving peace and quiet, St Joan’s offers a truly memorable stay. The space WHAT TO EXPECT The Space St Joan’s Cottage has been thoughtfully curatedto preserve its character while offering a comfortable stay Inside you’ll discover: • Luxury linen on every bed • vintage furniture and curated spaces • Original artworks and textiles by Australian designer Barbara O’Donovan • A fully equipped kitchen • Comfortable living spaces filled with books, art and natural light • Reverse-cycle air conditioning in main living and bedrooms for heating and cooling • Fast Wi-Fi • Thoughtful touches to make you feel completely at home Every room has been designed to feel warm, welcoming and inspiring. Due to the vintage nature of the cottage, some surfaces, fixtures and furnishings show natural signs of age and character. This is part of the charm of St Joan’s and does not affect comfort, cleanliness or functionality. • Original retro bathroom with vintage fittings • Established native gardens, trees and outdoor seating areas • Ocean views from the back yard and outdoor areas • Quiet residential beachside location • A calm, slow, nostalgic atmosphere — 13km from Geraldton • not renovated This home is loved by guests who appreciate: • vintage charm • artistic homes • native garden spaces and bird life • peace and privacy - slow mornings • homes with personality and story LOCATION & SETTING Nestled on the hill in Drummond Cove, just 12km north of Geraldton, St Joan’s offers ocean views There are no cafés, bars or restaurants within walking distance — this is a quiet, residential coastal pocket. Late-night snacks, meals and fuel are available at the nearby 440 Roadhouse (open 24/7) and Sunset IGA is just down the road. ⸻ INSIDE THE HOME • The living area is not large but perfect for a couple with TV and Wi-Fi / streaming • Stocked kitchen with Aldi Coffee machine with pods supplied / a selection of teas / oil / • Magazines, novels, board games and cards • Reverse-cycle air-conditioning to main living dining and kitchen- bedrooms also have RC aircon • Barbara O’Donovan Design linens • Second bedroom with two king single beds and aircon - for heating and cooling ⸻ WHO THIS HOME IS PERFECT FOR ✔ Couples who love to travel with their pets ✔ Slow travellers ✔ Creative souls ✔ Lovers of old homes and vintage furnishings ✔ Garden and ocean view lovers ✔ People who value atmosphere, calm and character over cookie cutter brand new WHO IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ✘ Guests seeking hotel-style finishes with white walls - minimalist interiors ✘ Those wanting brand-new bathrooms or modern resort interiors ✘ City nightlife / cafés nearby ✘ People sensitive to older homes or vintage furnishings Guest access Your booking includes the whole house - which includes a back yard that overlooks that amazing Indian Ocean..space out front big enough to pull in boats or caravans. We also have a shed that you can lock up at well. I have planted out the gardens with Western Australian native plants - these are just small now but will be full size in no time. Drummond Cove is a very quiet little suburb north of the Geraldton CBD about 12 minutes from town, restaurants, cafes and cinema. About 5 min drive to the the local Sunset IGA which has a supermarket, a chemist, newsagent, bottleshop, hairdresser and a cafe open till 8pm most nights (supermarket, bottleshop, chemist) I will be in touch with you via the Airbnb site with regards to key code access closer to your arrival Other things to note Due to the vintage / delicate furnishings our home is not suitable for children under 5 As I do not provide cots etc, but of course if you travel with your own equipment for babies etc please discuss with me prior to booking as i am sure we can come to some arrangement. Pets are assessed on a case by case basis - please do not just presume you can bring your dogs and cats with you -unless you have requested it - pet fees apply Note - a 7 night minimum applies for the Xmas week Registration Details STRA6532IRPQNXR3