Beachfront Holiday House - Pet friendly

Beach House with the best ocean views & small to medium dogs & children welcome.
Comfortable & casual older style cottage on the beach front - brick and tile house with the wonderful ocean views. Access to a white sandy beach in front for walking, swimming, snorkelling, kite surfing etc or just enjoying with the children. Fully fenced front lawn for the dogs or children or to relax in with the sound of the ocean or views and watch the sun setting over the Indian Ocean - this is the perfect spot for family fun.

3 bedroom, two bathroom plus outdoor hot water shower, separate formal lounge & dining with wood burning Pot Belly stove. Full kitchen open plan with family room & big walk in pantry - all with ocean views. Family bathroom with shower (suitable for shower chair) & toilet, toddler stool for loo. Laundry room with sink & front loading washer off family. Rear undercover outdoor eating & outdoor deck. Loads of paved area for the kids to play with a ball or cycle behind a big side gate for security.

1 Queen bedroom with fantastic ocean views & small ensuite - shower & toilet.
2 bedrooms with 1 double bunk (upper & lower single beds) & 2 single beds in each of these rooms, which can be pushed together for a cosier 2nd couple stay.
2 bathrooms - 1 is an ensuite to the main bedroom, the second is suitable for physically impaired in a chair & can take a shower chair but not suitable for quad.
Outdoor hot water shower on the front lawn to wash down after the beach.
Family room with ocean views, flat screen TV, DVD, CD & Video
Full kitchen including wall oven & bench top 4 burner electric cook top and enormous walk in pantry for storage, stone tops.

Separate dining & Lounge with ocean views & doors onto the front verandah.
Wood burning fire in lounge & reverse cycle air-conditioner in family room.
Large under cover entertainment area at rear, protected from the SW winds with gas BBQ & wood burning small pizza oven.
Secure carport and plenty of parking for up to 4 cars or small boat
Most dogs welcome - large dogs on request, must be child friendly & socialised.
Fenced front garden safe for small dogs and/or children. Fence jumpers or escape artist dogs need to be kept in the rear.
Ceiling fans in most rooms, excluding 2nd bedroom.
Tiled floors throughout the main house for easy care.
All on one level so easy for the elderly, walking impaired &/or small children.

Thinking of staying only a few days, check out the weekly rate and it might surprise you. Once you come and stay you wont want to go home in a hurry. We have country people who return every year for a couple of weeks by the sea. It is so relaxing. This house is not new but it is comfortable, casual and suitably furnished to withstand small children. It's not flash but it is very clean and comfortable as well as in a great position. 5 mins drive to the village. 2 minutes from the Mandurah Country Club, walking distance to TOD'S Cafe Halls Head along the beach front & 5 minutes drive to the big new Halls Head Shopping Centre, including Aldi, Coles, Farmer Jacks, Kmart, bakeries, bottle shops, cafes & restaurants.

Plenty of secure parking in the rear paved courtyard for several cars and a small boat which must be low enough to fit through the car port. Good fishing, swimming or surfing on the beach in front for those that enjoy a dip. Beach access just across the road and Blue Bay our next beach north of our location with showers & toilets.
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Fully furnished with everything you need for a great family holiday up to 8 people (INCLUDING children).
North west facing beautiful winter sun as well as magnificent sunsets. Long term rental available at 25% discount off normal rates. Sorry we do not take Schoolies, teen groups or graduate groups without a parent. We do take Families, Seniors, Couples, Church groups with or without children and we take the family dog/s most of the time. We live next door to the property so we are here to check you in and show you through or assist, should there be any problems.
Please contact us for further information.

HAVE FUN IN MANDURAH

GOLF - Mandurah Country Golf Club is just 2 minutes away with a magnificent 18 hold course. Special playing rates for members of other clubs. The Cut is just 15 mins south or Meadow Springs is 10 minutes from Halls Head. All world class golf courses.
Mini Golf on the foreshore near the Old Mandurah Bridge for families.
SURFING - Yes you can body surf, boogie board, wind surf or kit surf just in front or Blue Bay or there are several excellent spots one or two beaches south walking where good surf is normally available..
SWIMMING - Some of the most beautiful white sand beaches and you will be amazed at how few people are on them. Float, swim or snorkel or just laze on the beach.
CAFES - TOD's Cafe is just around the headland (1K) and the village is only 4 minutes drive away where there is numerous restaurants/cafes or Halls Head new Shopping Centre with 58 speciality shops, cafes & restaurants amongst just a few of many.
CYCLING - Cycle tracks run all around the beach front south or into the village and the Marina area or you can cycle along the beachfront to Golden Bay or up to Rockingham.. Bring your bikes or you can rent. Great exercise & fun. Visit the GIANTS at various locations whilst they are here, well worth it.
SKATE BOARDING - Cycling or walking distance to the Skate Boarding rink at the Mandurah Bridge, Halls Head side of the river.
MINI GOLF - At the Mandurah Bridge in the park.
SHOPPING - Mandurah offers factory outlets as well as small boutiques up to large shopping centres. Weekend markets and lots of festivals to participate in. Check out "Whats on in Mandurah"
FISHING - yes you can catch Whiting or Herring off the beach in front of the house or occasionally a Mullaway or Tailor when they are running. Bring your rod & your bucket or your dingy. Big Game fishing charters available from the Marina area or rent a pontoon or fishing boat. CRABBING - we have scoop nets and some old drop nets that you can use, bring your wadding shoes, hat & sunscreen.
BOATING - there are many canals, the Peel Estuary and several rivers that flow into it. Island with birds, fishing, crabbing or just visiting a local restaurant. Bring the boat or hire one.
BRIDGE CLUB - there is a very strong & friendly Bridge Club that welcomes visitors from around the world.
TENNIS - LAWN BOWLS - BRIDGE CLUBS - yes there are many clubs that welcome visitors for a casual game or a serious match.
SCUBA DIVING - The Mandurah coast has many rocky reef outcrops which are protected and well worth diving on, don't forget your license.
ENTERTAINMENT - live entertainment, theatre, art exhibitions, concerts & performing arts are available in the village at the Entertainment Centre at the Estuary waterfront. Just 5 minutes from the Beach House in Halls Head.
LAWN BOWLS - fabulous indoor bowls club as well as several well established lawn bowling clubs that welcome members from other clubs.
WINERIES - there are several very good wineries in the Peel region and an excellent Wine Tour if you prefer.
MARKETS - Mandra Markets operate ever Sunday on the Mandurah foreshore throughout the summer months as well as the Marina Retail Market that operates every day.
WALKING - if walking is what you prefer then Mandurah has many scenic routes around the canals, bird sanctuaries, the Marina and the beaches as well as the estuary and the Village.
CRABBING - Mandurah is famous for the Blue Manna Crabs or Blue Swimmer Crabs. During the season crabs can be scooped or netted from the jetty or a boat. Loads of fun and nothing better than really fresh cooked crabs.
CYCLING - around the ocean front or into the village and Marina for lunch or coffee or around the canals & into the wetlands for bird watching. Recommended to bring the whole families bikes and explore the coast, north & south.
BIRD WATCHING - Mandurah has many wetlands that are well set up with hides for watching the many species of bird that arrive for the summer.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Sunsets, water birds, surfers, beaches, coastal flowers, the Peel Estuary - opportunities abound for the camera enthusiast
SKATE BOARDING - park near Pinjarra Road Old Mandurah Bridge (subject to road works in 2016/17)
SCUBA DIVING - Charters available for scuba diving
DEEP SEA FISHING - Charters available

Mandurah is the perfect base for travelling out to historic Pinjarrah, Dwellingup, Harvey, Bunbury or further south to Margaret River, Yallingup or Busselton. Only 1 hour from Fremantle & Perth city or 35 minutes to Rockingham, Point Peron & Penguin Island without the heavy traffic of staying in the city. Very peaceful as we are off the flight path for big jets.
Cooler than Perth in summer and warmer in winter with all the facilities anyone would need. Mandurah is a lovely relaxing holiday and fishing village with live theatre, lots of restaurants to choose from and only 1 hour from Perth.