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The Customs House Post Office Residence

Bedroom 1 with king size bed
The Customs House
Comfy Leather lounges, relax in front of the warm fire!
Lounge with Plasma and DVD player
Bedroom 2 with King bed and stunning mirrored furniture
Beautiful Decor, Luxury Linens and Fluffy Bathrobes
Fully equipped modern Kitchen
Bathroom featuring large frame less shower
Rear Courtyard
Ocean views, directly opposite the foreshore and jetty.

Beautifully renovated, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment in the centre of town; 30m to beach and walking tracks, jetty and cafe dining. This luxury accommodation is perfect for a romantic weekend, or travellers looking to make memories.

Luxurious, historic beachside apartment-style B&B

Port MacDonnell, SA [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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Estimated price:

From $260 to $260 couple per night

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Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Self-contained apartment

Named for the 2 original post office boxes that feature in the entrance, the Post Office Apartment has two or (optional) three large bedrooms, each with a king-size bed. Much care has been taken when selecting the amazingly comfortable mattresses. A beautiful night's sleep is ensured, with woollen underlays and quilts, and luxury linens.

The lounge room has a beautiful wood fire, and two modern red leather couches, as well a plasma television with DVD player, and a CD player with iPod dock. A selection of DVDs and magazines is also provided in your apartment. The main feature of the apartment is the stunning mirrored furnishings and gorgeous chandelier.

The fully self-contained kitchen is well equipped, with an oven, dishwasher and microwave, and plenty of utensils.

The bathroom boasts a large frameless shower for two, a full-size vanity and mirror, along with two fluffy bath robes and luxurious Egyptian cotton bath towels.

The large laundry has a 9kg washer/dryer and clothes airer.

The Post Office Apartment has street frontage, with the beach and jetty directly across the road. The kitchen lounge and both bedrooms all have ocean views, while the bathroom and laundry have courtyard views.

The rear of the apartment has a sitting area, BBQ and outdoor entertaining area, as well as four historic gaol cells, where the policeman housed prisoners until 1968!

With all the comforts you would expect from a luxury 4 star property and more, your stay at The Customs House will certainly impress the fussy traveller.

'I had the best night's sleep ever, it was so quiet and peaceful.' - Kristen & Josh Perth, WA.

Locality

Close to Mount Gambier and located centrally in Port MacDonnell, The Customs House is only a stone's throw from fresh local crayfish, exquisite café dining and the relaxed atmosphere of a country pub. And it's within comfortable reach of the picturesque Blue & Valley Lakes, Glenelg River & boat hire in Nelson, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Center in Penola, the Coonawarra wine region's famous Food and Wine Trail, the spectacular world heritage listed Naracoorte Caves... and so much more.

Property

The Customs House was built in 1862, and as well as housing the customs offices, the building was used as a courthouse, police station and police residence, with gaol cells and telegraph office. After completion, Captain Edward French opened a shipping agency and warehouses. Port MacDonnell began to prosper and in three months to June 1864, 27,000 pounds worth of goods moved through the port.

It was during the 1870s that Port MacDonnell reached its heyday. Revenue from customs was second only to Port Adelaide. In the years 1876-1879 exports totalled 604,946 pounds and imports 263,961 pounds.

Large ships sailing directly to England loaded wheat and wool; ketches and schooners brought in supplies and loaded smaller cargoes, notably potatoes. Jetty maintenance was ongoing, and there was demand for a breakwater. Shipwrecks continued, and the lifeboat and its crew were kept busy.

For more history on the building and numerous shipwrecks in the area, be sure to visit the Maritime Museum during your stay.

Holiday experiences

Beach, Fishing, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Luxury, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving, Unique and Unusual, Valentines Day, Waterfront, Wedding venue, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Babysitting, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Business Centre, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Unique and Unusual

Details of what makes this property unique and unusual are below..

Named for the 2 original Post Office boxes that feature in the entrance.

The Customs House Post Office Residence

Port MacDonnell, SA, Australia

Rooms and rates

TheCustoms House Post Office Residence (sleeps 6 - 1, 2 or 3 Bedrooms, 3 King Size beds, one King can be split into single beds.)

Base rate

$260.00/night.

$260.00/weekend-night.

$1700.00/week.

520.00/weekend.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

Any one night stay from Monday to Thursday for $210 per couple. Includes gourmet breakfast provisions. **Must mention this special when making your inquiry! (except for 13-14 February)
Valid to: 28 Feb 12
Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

The Customs House Post Office Residence will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 40.8 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that The Customs House Post Office Residence may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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