Welcome to Sea La Vie at Dromana and our wonderful beach! We warmly invite you to enjoy the charms of our little cottage which is a hidden gem on the peninsula located in Dromana. The cottage is in an unbeatable location, being only a few minutes walk from the Dromana Pier, the beach, cafes, shops and is located one block back from the IGA store which is part of the Dromana Hub shopping complex. Although small on stature, we like to think we have one of the best properties on the peninsula which is great value for money in a popular seaside location. The cottage is cosy, clean and comfortable, has great beds and the added bonus of being able to walk to shops, coffee shops and the beach without having to drive and park your car. This all makes for a relaxing and stress free holiday, and the location can't be beaten with wonderful neighbours, in a quiet street location. Adjacent to Dromana you will find Safety Beach and the mariner, and on the other side Arthurs Seat with a wonderful lookout and views, including the historic Heronswood, with beautiful gardens. The Peninsula spa is a short drive away, as are walking trails, golf, wineries and the local drive in including Rosebud which has a new pool complex which is amazing with a great coffee shop attached. Don't miss this one! It's worth a visit! Our cottage features open plan living with zoned living areas and includes a kitchen, lounge and dining room with polished timber floorboards throughout. There are two (2) bedrooms with a queen bed in one and two single beds in the other, a laundry, bathroom with single shower, and a seperate toilet. There are also lots of books and magazines for reading at your leisure. Once people stay they are keen to come back, and we really appreciate and value our returning guests. We encourage guests to bring their own bed linen and towel sets for their stay i.e. you will need top sheet , bottom sheet and pillow cases for each bed and bath towels or they are available for hire for an additional fee of $40.00 per person per stay. All pillows, mattress protectors and doonas/blankets are provided for your stay. There is plenty of hanging space and hangers for clothes, including storage space for personal items. You will also find a treasure chest full of board games and puzzles to enjoy, and a large wall mounted 42 inch LCD TV. There is a blue ray player with a small DVD library but you are also welcome to bring your own. Please note that we do not have wifi at this time. A Mitsubishi split system provides great air conditioning and heating as required. The kitchen area has plenty of storage with a full size fridge and freezer, microwave, toaster etc. and a 'Smeg free standing upright stove' with 6 gas burner cooktop. There is quality English china (Queens) and glassware for meals. The laundry includes a washing machine and trough, and a clothes line is located to the rear of the property including outdoor seating . The bathroom has a single shower and separate toilet facilities. You can also enjoy the decking area out the front for a morning breakfast, a relaxing wine in the evening or there is more seating and a table at the rear of the property. The cottage is located on a large block, has a single carport and plenty of room for parking additional cars or a boat on site in the driveway. Please note check in is after 3.30pm and check out is by 10.30 am.. Just a gentle reminder... please REMEMBER that this property has been established for use by friends, families and couples. We are only interested in GENUINE ENQUIRIES from those who wish to stay. The property is NOT for groups or individuals who wish to make excessive noise during the day or night. REMEMBER we have a strictly: NO party policy. NO smoking, NO schoolies, NO student or under 25 group bookings and NO pets policy. HOUSE RULES are as follows so PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. 1. Failure to tell us the correct details in relation to your name, address, age, number of guests, age range of guests, and the nature of your booking, will result in immediate termination of your booking with no refund being given. 2. The number of occupants must not exceed four people. Overcrowding will render you liable for immediate termination of the booking and no refund will be given. 3. Sea La Vie does not accept any responsibility for accidents, which may occur to any member or property of a group or guest whilst using our facilities. Consequently please consider travel insurance for your holiday and contact your web service provider. 4. Within reason, all losses, breakages or damage must be reported, replaced, paid for or made good to the satisfaction of the owner. 5. Please respect our neighbours! A quiet period needs to be maintained between the hours of midnight and 7.30am. Excessive noise after midnight will render you liable for immediate termination of the booking with no refund being given. 6. Finally when you leave, we do appreciate it when you leave the cottage clean and tidy! Please remember to clean out the refrigerator and microwave, and give the stove and the benchtops a wipe and remember to place all rubbish in the wheelie bins for collection under the carport. If you wish to sweep the floor we will not say no!! Finally some local ATTRACTIONS you can drive to include: Within 5 minutes: • The Visitor Information Centre. Located just down the road you will find lots of information on where to go, what’s on, what to do in the area and information on free events. It is located on the foreshore at 359B Point Nepean Rd Dromana • Arthurs Seat with the highest viewpoint on the peninsula for breathtaking views across the bay. • Arthurs Seat State Park: • The Enchanted Maze • Heronswood and the Diggers Seed Club (approx. 2 minutes drive) . • The local "Dromana Drive In" - where you can see a movie the old fashioned way. ATTRACTIONS further afield, but still an easy drive away, include: •Ashcombe Maze • The Briars at Mt Martha • McCrae Homestead and Museum • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park at Pearcedale. • Mornington Racecourse Market - second Sunday of the month. • Portsea (diving , golf, Port Nepean National Park) Peninsula Hot Springs and Day Spa (approx. 10 minutes by car)The first natural hot springs and day spa centre in Victoria, with natural flowing mineral waters flowing into pools and hot baths - an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation • Red Hill shops, cafes, wineries, bakery (great rolls and coffee for lunch) • Red Hill Community Market (1st Saturday of the month) • Sorrento (shopping, eateries and cinemas and the ferry to Queenscliff by person or by car) • Wine, food and Farm Gate trail. Regards, Linda and Neale.