Why stay at Stableford Cottage? Because after leaving inPerth, WA for so many years and going “Down South” so often, well it madesense!
The first thing was:Why do we have to pay so much to stay there? It comes to a real budget at theend of the year. So while we did go camping during the first years and explorethe Busselton - Margaret River region in depth, we eventuallyhad our first kid, and then our second kid! While we love camping, we wanted toexperience something different, like Air BNB and short termaccommodation and be in a comfortable home, with proper beds, and ashower and toilet that is not 250m away :).
Also we wanted toensure that the places we stayed at had a PROPER short term rental permit, andtherefore an appropriate liability insurance cover.
Why is this soimportant?
Well because when yourkid gets hurt in the place you rent, or damages something very expensive, youmight only have to pay for the excess, and not the full cost of the whole AirConditioning system for example!
Most AirBNB hostsdon’t have a permit issued by the city council and hence don’t have the rightinsurance to cover your family when you stay in their place. It is agamble – But we don’t like to take our chances when it comes to people.
So, at StablefordCottage, you can stay with the peace of mind that if you happen to get injuredor hurt while at our place, we have liability cover… as we have a lawful permitissued by the City of Busselton and renewed each year.
That’s when we thoughtit would be nice to have our own place, rent it to holiday makers just like us(and mainly families) with all the right insurance cover for everyone’s benefit:)
The whole idea behindcreating Stableford Cottage is to encourage people to go on holiday toDunsborough without breaking the bank: An affordable holiday home.The other idea behind this project is to create a home that is kidsfriendly, with all the things you need when you travel with babies andyoung kids like a portable cot, a pram, kids bikes and a bike trailer for2 small kids to sit in, step stools, high chairs, a fully fenced garden, acul-de-sac where no cars drive past so the kids are safe, an outdoor playgroundwith swings for kids to enjoy being outside, some kids DVDs in case you can’taccess the internet or don’t have a Netflix account, some kids books, kidscutlery, etc... You get the idea: a KIDS FRIENDLY home, which is alsosuitable for adults only of course :).
You can come withouthaving to think about all those bulky things or bring them in the car when thecar is already so full! Oh, last thing the house is a single storey so nodangerous stairs.
We really want thisholiday home to be a place where people create memories and share good timeswith loved ones.
We want people toenjoy Stableford Cottage as much as we enjoy it, and enjoy the Busselton -Dunsborough - Margaret River region as we enjoy it.
Being ideallylocated in Dunsborough, Stableford Cottage is very central: Yallingup in lessthan 10 min drive, Dunsborough CBD in less than 5 min drive. You can go tothe beach by bike if you want as its less than 2km away, and flat.
Also did I mentionSimmo’s Ice cream is around the corner? Just like The Clancy’s fish bar, andMeelup beach :) and its amazing blue waters ideal for swimming andsnorkelling.
The location ofStableford Cottage is ideal as you are close to the shops, cafes, beaches, andthe markets.
Forgot to buysomething at Coles? Need fuel? It’s just a few minutes drive.
The house itself is ina very quiet area (cul-de-sac), with lovely neighbours and greatviews on Hole #8 on the Golf course. You can even accessthe Golf Course through the gate in the garden.
It is a 3 x 2, with acarport and plenty of parking space at the front. It comes with free wi-fi, andthere is a lounge room at the front with a TV, a bathtub in the big bathroomand 2 showers. The master bedroom has a Queen size bed, the other bedrooms have2 x Single beds (and an extra mattress if you need it) and 1 x Double sizebed.
If you want more spaceyou will find a sofa bed in the lounge room (converts into a Double bed).
Stableford Cottage isself-contained.
You will find all ofthe below facilities: big fridge & freezer, dishwasher, oven,electric hotplate, BBQ, washing machine, clothes dryer, reversible airconditioned (A/C) in the living room/ kitchen.
We have a Nespresso machinewhich you can use with Nespresso compatible coffee pods.
We have some basics availableto you at no surcharge like washing powder, washing machine tablets, hand soap,tea towels, oil, sugar, salt & pepper.
We only ask you tobring your own linen as this is a service that we find not a lot of people areinterested in and that makes the stay substantially more expensive, and yourown shower gel & shampoo (we have had cases of allergies in thepast).
It helps keepcosts low.
All of the pillows andmattresses are protected with waterproof protectors for your comfort andhygiene. The cleaning fee is always a flat fee that we charge to our guests atthe same price we are charged by the cleaning company. This allows us towelcome you in a perfectly clean and tidy home just like you should expectit.
In 2019 we havere-painted the whole house and we plastered the main living room/ kitchen tomake it more modern, bright and freshen it up (we didn't quite like the darkbricks)!
We have ensured thatall locks are child-safe and that no child can get stuck inany bathroom nor toilet without an adult being able to unlock it from theoutside.
All the lightsthroughout the house have been changed to LED lights to be more eco-friendly,bright and long-lasting.
What we love aboutthis house: It has plenty of space for a family, an outdoorarea under the pergola, an area for kids to play, a bit ofplants here and there, and a stunning view on the golf course andEucalyptus trees. It’s always green, and we always get some ducks coming aroundas well as parrots.
A few streets back youcan spot kangaroos grazing everyday.
In the house you willfind a book/ guide we have put a lot of effort in writing and that has all thenecessary information about the Busselton - Dunsborough - Margaret Riverregion, itineraries, and some of the best addresses you will find in the areafor Food, Wine, Beer, Bread, Beaches and more!
It also has the houserules and information about how to use our appliances.
We are passionateabout that region and we want to share it with people and get them to discoverthis beautiful part of Western Australia where you find crystal clear turquoisewaters and white sand beaches, wineries and tall Eucalyptus forests all in thesame place!
Call Sophie to check availability on 0434286 076 or send us an email at [email protected]. Youcan direct message us on our Facebook page too: www.facebook.com/stablefordcottage