Cabin in Antechamber Bay

Off-grid accommodation, nestled between the magnificent 4km beach of Antechamber Bay and tranquil waters of Chapman River. Just 19km drive from Penneshaw, relax and enjoy abundant birdlife, marine life and wildlife. A great base for fishing, nature walks, touring, water activities, or just relaxing in your secluded Eco-cabin! Our family and friends have enjoyed this property since 1997 when we bought it from the Lashmar family. Now we can share this special place with you! The space Just a 20 minute drive from the ferry dock in Penneshaw and you will feel like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle of life. Our property is adjacent to the Lashmar Conservation park where you can kayak on the tranquil Chapman River, cast a line to catch a feed, and take a walk on the spectacular 4km Antechamber Bay beach - where you will quite often be the only soul around! Cabin has two bedrooms; one with queen bed other with two single bunk beds. Open plan lounge and kitchen/dining area; kitchen is self contained with two burner gas hotplate and small grill, small 12 volt fridge (like a car fridge and has a freezer section) with freezer, sink with cold water only (we use a kettle to heat water for dishes or collect some hot water from the amenities centre). Front deck with gas bbq and picnic table for outdoor dining. 🚿Shared funky amenities with other guests; two waterless toilets and two rainwater solar/gas hot water roofless showers. Eco-features 🌞A solar panel roof on the Amenities centre provides 12 volt power to the showers, toilets and cabin for lighting and fridge. No power points for 240 volt appliances however there is a USB plug for charging phones etc and a car charger socket for charging also. 🌧️Rainwater is harvested from structure roofs and stored in a series of interlinked tanks to provide water to your cabin and shared Amenities centre. 💩Waterless toilets where your waste is composted and returned to the earth to improve the quality of our sandy soil in preparation for a new community garden. 🌿Chemical free cleaning We don't use chemicals to clean on the property. Your cabin will have a cleaning kit with all-purpose surface spray (vinegar, water, dishwashing liquid), bi-carb soda for a little abrasive clean and vanilla essence for deodorizing the fridge. 🌳Linen is washed with chemical-free laundry liquid from Emu Ridge Eucalyptus distillery made here on the island. 🧻We use Yarn toilet paper which is an Indigenous owned company producing an Australian made product, 100% recycled and 50% of profits are donated to First Nations education programs. ♻️ We reuse, repurpose and recycle where we can. Blue wren and the Amenities Center have been built using plantation timber for structure and deck, 2nd hand windows were sourced and the kitchen removed from our mates place to reuse. Steel cladding is required for fire protection. Surrounds Not a lake (there is no river category in Airbnb for us to select)- but the beautiful Chapman River is a short walk away (easy 2wd drive access to the carpark at bridge) and a great spot to laze about on a hot day under the shade of the native Melaleuca trees. A short walk over the sand dune will have you on the 4km beach of Antechamber Bay where you may just be the only person on the beach! Cape Willoughby Lighthouse is a 10 minute drive South along Cape Willoughby Road. False Cape Wine Cellar Door and Dudley Wine Cellar Doors are 10-15 drive from the property. Guest access Guests enjoy the freedom to roam the Northern end of our property, from our property to the banks of the Chapman River, across the bridge in Lashmar Conservation Park and over the sand dune to Antechamber Bay beach. Other things to note Our daughters grew up exploring, swimming and kayaking here making wonderful childhood memories with our friends and family. The Chapman River/Antechamber Bay area is a special place for our local community and has been a place for Islanders to gather socially, celebrate and connect with nature for generations. We invite you to stay and enjoy the peace and serenity, connect with nature and make memories in this special place. Please note the cabin is powered by 12 volt power only, no inverter so no power points for 240vlt appliances. there is. USB plug for charging and a car charger socket for charging. Things you may like to pack: 🔦Torches for night walks to the Amenities 🎣Fishing gear 🏖️Beach shade 👟Walking shoes 🚣‍♂️Water sport equipment We provide: 🧻toilet paper 🫧dishwashing liquid 🧼liquid soap Please don't bring: 🍯honey or bees wax products 🥔unwashed potatoes 🧼 bar soap made with animal fats 🐶 animals inc dogs, ferets, rabbits, foxes