** COVID Cancellations/Changes ** We understand that if a lockdown means you are not permitted to come and stay, it is different than cancelling or changing a booking for other reasons. If a lockdown means you (as the person booking) are not permitted to come and stay, we will provide you with the choice of either cancelling and getting a full refund or changing your dates. Please ask us if you have any questions about this offer as some exclusions may apply based on notice, group composition restrictions, etc. ** About the home ** “The Shack” is a beautifully appointed, light filled, water view from a distance home in Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: ** Indoor Areas ** The ground floor entry leads up a few steps to a large open-plan kitchen / dining / living room (with smart TV, CD and DVD player), leading onto an undercover outdoor deck area with distant water views. On the entry level, there are four spacious bedrooms; the master bedroom has an en-suite with shower. There is a main bathroom (with shower and bath), and a separate toilet. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 all have BIR. Finally, there is a large laundry (with washing machine and dryer) with access to outside area. The lower ground floor has a second living room (with smart TV & DVD player) and lounge opening to a second undercover deck, as well as a double garage. **Outdoor Areas ** Outdoor living is catered for as well, with a shady deck opening off the dining room. This delightful space is equipped with a gas BBQ and outdoor setting as well as a sun lounge. The under covered deck downstairs also has a table and two chairs. A double garage is supplemented by a long driveway with parking for three extra vehicles or a boat at the bottom of the driveway (not covered). **Kitchen ** The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top. ** Heating/Cooling Systems ** The home has two reverse-cycle split system air-conditioning units (one in each living room), plus separate heaters in each bedroom. There is a ceiling fan in the master bedroom and stand-alone fans in all the other bedrooms. ** Bedding Configuration ** "The Shack" is configured to comfortably sleep up to a maximum of 10 people: Bedroom 1: One King bed Bedroom 2: Two King single beds (can be converted into one King bed on request) Bedroom 3: One Queen bed Bedroom 4: One set of Tri-bunks and one Single bed ** Linen ** A standard booking comes with doonas with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bath mats. Guests can bring their own sheets (flat and fitted), pillow cases and towels or opt to pay extra for this 'optional linen'. The cost to provide optional linen is a once off fee per stay of $30 per king/queen/double bed and $15 per single bed. Please advise us if you would like this additional service. ** Peak Periods ** Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, ** check in times **are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional** linen hire **over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up. ** Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies ** Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies.