CHILD-FRIENDLY!

"We all had a wonderful rest and enjoyed the beaches and the walks in the garden. The paper and pencils provided for young children were a great hit & we had to draw many lighthouses and ships. Thank you for making us so welcome - we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."

SENIOR-FRIENDLY!

"Our holiday was a great success, very comfortable and warm. The house proved a terrific venue for the family to stay and/or visit with ample room for the kids and adults alike. The gardens were magnificent. My dad found the handrails and single-level access very suitable."

TIME WITH THE FAMILY (AND PET DOG)!

"We've had a great week holidaying at Doolkoora. The weather was just beautiful, we spent lovely evenings on the balcony. Our grandson and our bassett hound dogs spent hours and hours exploring the lovely bush garden and enjoying seeing all the trees and ferns, walking along the paths, watching the parrots and all the other birds. We went walking on the beach everyday. It's been a restful and beautiful holiday."

It's like living in a hidden garden!

• Gentle and serene open spaces
• Maze of garden paths and bridges
• Large tree-ferns alongside stream
• Mature tea-tree grove on high ridge
• Gully basin screened by melaleucas
• Bayview overlooking acres of trees
• Garden trail and boardwalk to beach

• You have the whole house to your family with convenient facilities in a secluded garden setting near the beach and many attractions - work out with us the nature of the holiday break that you seek and your requirements.

YOUR WELL-LOCATED SEASIDE HOME TO RETURN TO TIME AND AGAIN!

1. No neighbours side-by-side!

Mostly impossible these days, but Doolkoora is one such holiday house.

2. Not feeling like suburbia, yet close to town facilities!

McCrae is a tranquil seaside village nestled in the narrow coastal land between Rosebud & Dromana.

3. Central beach location on the Mornington Peninsula!

From McCrae, it is a 15 minutes drive across Arthurs Seat to Shoreham or down the esplanade to Sorrento.

4. A pristine beach!

McCrae beach is great for swimming, picnics or walking. Clean, sandy, with amenities & cafes nearby.

5. A natural bush setting yet right at the beach!

Doolkoora is a taste of both seachange & treechange. This is a relaxing, secluded, serene spot with great beauty.

6. Affordable & accessible for all family members!

Many guests keep returning, treating Doolkoora as their relaxing seaside home & retreat from the city.


HOUSE:

Spacious 3-bedroom beach house with wide view of bay, lighthouse & passing ships from covered balcony, dining room, living room & bedrooms. Fully furnished with 2 bathrooms (3 toilets), sleeps 8 or more guests well. Accessible, with safety handrails in showers. and with the bayview and balcony all on the single level with the bedrooms and living areas. Pillows, doonas and blankets provided. Central heating. New portable cot.


GARDEN AND BEACH:

Nature enclave with paths and boardwalk leading to near the beach. Large play areas for children and for garden walks. A tranquil stretch of sandy bay beach with cafes and amenities. Swimmers at McCrae bay beach look back to a full view of Arthurs Seat without obstruction by high-density development.


DINING AND MUSIC:

Bone china dining set for 12, wine and champagne glasses, and full cooking facility including microwave and toaster ovens and kitchenware. 2nd set of crockery & cutlery. 2 television sets, Video VCR player, 2 DVD players, 2 CD players, BBQ & deck-chairs on balcony. Dishwasher.

McCrae is sited between Dromana and Rosebud and benefits from their town facilities while remaining a tranquil destination with beachside amenities and cafes. At McCrae, Arthurs Seat slopes closest to the sea leaving only a corridor of bayside land. Doolkoora is a beach house set in pre-urbanisation bayside acres with great views and a short walk to the water.

Doolkoora is situated 15 - 30 min drive to Sorrento and Point Nepean, fine wineries and restaurants, other gardens such as the heritage Heronswood and the mature hedge mazes at Arthurs Seat and across to Shoreham, nature trails at the Arthurs Seat State Park, the vast Mornington Peninsula National Park, surf and swim beaches, regional art galleries, and other holiday attractions.

The house is very serene, being buffered by over 300 species of trees, native grasses and ferns, and shielded from the neighbours within the green enclave. Explore the natural garden, with criss-crossing paths and a boardwalk leading to within 200 m of the water.

Vacation at this beautiful 50 years old ecological garden has been much appreciated by all ages from children to grandparents, with many guests returning. One family has seen their children grow into their teens over a series of annual holidays at Doolkoora and gives this feedback: "Our children remember their holidays at Doolkoora as the Adventure House because of the beautiful grounds".

Together with its other large or vacant neighbouring properties, Doolkoora is surrounded by a total of 7 acres of greenery, just a 5 minute walk to the bay.

Within 200m of the lapping waters of Port Philip Bay, Doolkoora is one of the few residences retaining acres of gardens.

Whilst on a beach holiday by the bay, one can just as easily feel in the midst of the Wilderness.

Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ, CD Player, DVD, Fans, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Pets Welcome Indoors, Seniors Card Accepted, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Wheelchair accessible facilities

The 3 bedrooms have: one KB; 3SB; and 2SB plus a foldaway SB. There are 3 sofabeds in the lounge area and a portacot.

Unless otherwise arranged, guests bring the following: bedsheets, pillow cases, bath towels and food.

Other linen such as bathmats, teatowels and table cloths are provided, along with supplies such as soap, paper tissue and napkins, alfoil, clingwrap, detergents.

To allow time for the cleaning service, check-in time is usually 3pm and check-out 11am. The times may be varied depending on guests' requirements.

Specials
Peninsula beach hideaway for family & friends, 5-10% family discount for September.
Valid to: 31 Dec 08