Allawah . Beachfront Hawkesbury River Weekender

................. NO ROADS .... NO CARS................ arrive by hire boat . WATER TAXI . own boat getting here becomes part of the adventure !! click 'SHOW MORE' for detailed house & boat info.... ask about our specials PERFECT FOR TWO but can sleep four perched above a sandy riverside beach SPECIALS 3 or 4 night weekends Mon- Thur 3 night mid week specials Mon - Sun 6 night stays Go to 'MESSAGE HOST' below to request a Special Quote The space ALLAWAH truly epitomses holiday living by the waters edge..... a series of bifold doors both in the living space and in the master bedroom open out to embrace the river The OPEN PLAN living space guarantees river views for the cook..... The master BEDROOM with its own BALCONY is the perfect spot to laze away with a coffee or a good book..... the second bedroom is smaller with a double bed and tranquil views to the rear rainforest garden Both the lounge & the main bedroom have reverse cycle AIR CONDITIONING. There is also a wood fired combustion pot belly for an ambient FIRE on the cooler evenings...bring a bag or two of wood from the service station...we provide kindling, paper & firelighters The KITCHEN has a gas cooktop, electric oven, fridge & freezer. No dishwaher!.....there is a webber HOODED BBQ on outside deck....the water supply is from a nearby NATURAL SPRING. If you are uncomfortable drinking this, then perhaps BYO drinking water..... the lounge has a small space set aside for multi channel TV , DVD viewing OUTSIDE there are lawns & terraces for relaxation.....also 2 KAYAKS w lifejackets for exploring the river shoreline ......the SANDY RIVER BEACH is tidal, so perfect for taking a dip on the high tide ........................... WHAT IS THERE ............................... ALLAWAH is a FULLY SELF CONTAINED holiday house well equipped kitchen & 2 bedrooms [ 1 x queen; 1 x double ] bathroom with shower & A SEPARATE TOILET Smart TV, DVD, CD player , book collection, magazines, board games, MOBILE RECEPTION , WiFi Two single kayaks w/life jackets and paddles; private jetty with pontoon PANTRY stocked with . ground coffee, twinnings tea, sugar, coffee plunger. maldon sea salt, pepper grinder,olive oil, balsamic vinegar. glad wrap, foil, paper towel, serviettes front loading washing machine & dryer; iron & ironing board ........................ WHAT TO DO ......................... swim on the high tide fish from the private jetty pre book a door to door boat transfer to lunch at Peats Bite Restaurant pre book a self drive hire boat & explore the nearby river beaches, Bar Island, Pumpkin Creek & Spencer take a KAYAK trip along the river shoreline ............................... WHAT TO BRING ................................ all food & beverage - there are no shops toiletries, personal belongings including bathers & footwear for kayaking favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material - there is also a DVD library at Allawah ] fishing rods, hooks, bait & sinkers sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses sheets towels [ or this can be supplied at additional cost] firewood - an $11 bag from petrol station is fine for 2 nights [ kindling, firelighters, paper provided ] ............................. ........................................................ NEARBY PLACES TO EAT - WATERING HOLES ..................................................................................... PEATS BITE ...THUR - SUN 2nd generation family restaurant with relaxed atmosphere, live music, brilliant views, great food, boat access only Advance Bookings Essential -Open pre book their door to door boat transfer option [ also suited to self drive hire boat OR own boat ] Distance by boat approx. 5km [ 10-20 mins by self drive hire boat ] THE ANCHOR - SPENCER ....WED-SUN legendary watering hole for motor cycle / vintage car touring enthusiasts But reached only by boat from ALLAWAH serving burgers, aussie brunches & beverages [bottle shop prices for bubbles & beer) tables on jetty over waters edge Suited to self drive hire boat OR own boat there are other cafes & bistros on the hawkesbury river but these are further away so only suited to faster own boat travel [ we are happy to list other options by email ] ................................. GENERAL NOTES ................................. . CHILDREN - by prior arrangement PETS - not suited CHECK OUT - SUNDAYS we aim to offer a 4PM check out option when possible!!..check when enquiring HEATING is primarily reverse cycle; evening fire BYO wood from service station approx. $18per bag ALLAWAH will be open & ready for you to simply kick back & relax....... & is booked exclusively for your use. Other things to note .......................... BOAT TRAVEL ......................... Just a reminder that ALLAWAH is BOAT ACCESS ONLY, & is located on the eastern shoreline of BAR POINT. There are absolutely no cars, which does make getting there part of the adventure!!! Boat travel options below must be PRE BOOKED as soon as your dates are confirmed ......That way we know you are not swimming! We will email you all the contact details; then any added info such as directions, where to explore etc You pay for your boat travel direct w the boat operator- no agent fees ............................................................................................. WATER TAXI with HIRE BOAT - 7 days also after sunset ............................................................................................. Arrive by Water Taxi from Brooklyn - with a hire boat waiting at the ALLAWAH jetty This option gives you flexible arrival time, so that you can also arrive after sunset and have a boat to use during your stay No experience required to drive the boat On arrival the water taxi driver will run through the boat operation with you Boats are very easy to operate You will also receive a map, hints of where to explore Limited availability so book asap Water Taxi travel time is approx. 15 mins CAR parking at Kangaroo Point Public Wharf, Brooklyn-Unrestricted parking along lower road at Kangaroo Point OR water taxi from next to TRAIN station in Brooklyn PACKAGE Includes taxi transfers, boat hire, safety equipment, map & tank of fuel ...................................................................... WATER TAXI - 7 days also after sunset ...................................................................... Parking & Water Taxi from Kangaroo Point Public Wharf, Brooklyn [ unrestricted parking along lower road at Kangaroo Point OR arrive by TRAIN & board the water taxi just near the Hawkesbury River Station in downtown BROOKLYN PRICE GUIDELINE with Hawkesbury Water Taxi :-$100 for 2 guests each way; additional guests $10pp per trip; late night surcharge generally applies after 7pm [ but please get your own quote ] ................................................ OWN BOAT - Trailer Boats ............................................... Parking & Boat Launch from Mooney Mooney public boat ramp, next to M1 Freeway-excellent ramp facility OR Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd with off street parking for small fee; but ramp is short & steep, so can be challenging on low tide for the inexperienced .................................................................. HIRE BOAT - if you have a boat licence .................................................................. BEROWRA BOAT HIRE vessels with 50- 150 hp BROOKLYN MARINA Bow riders with 50- 150 hp WATER TAXI . HIREBOAT package w 30hp - one only so be quick NOTE we do require you to select & PRE BOOK YOUR BOAT TRAVEL direct with the preferred boat operator We will email contact details for Boat Travel & Restaurant Bookings once your stay is confirmed - AIRBNB policy limits phone details being listed on their site. We look forward to hearing from you !!!!! Regards Jacqui Registration Details PID-STRA-21061