What to bring (and what's already here)

We stock The Deck the way we’d want it stocked when we arrived after a long drive. Here’s what’s already here, what to bring, and what to leave at home.

What’s already here

In the kitchen

• 900mm gas + electric cooktop, full-size fridge with super-freeze, convection microwave
• Dishwasher (with tablets) and a stick vacuum
• Nespresso machine with pods supplied (espresso + lungo), plus a French press and a range of teas
• Cooking essentials: salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar, condiments, vinegar
• Plenty of cutlery, crockery, wine glasses, mugs, and a plastic set for kids
• Toaster, kettle, and proper sharp knives

In the bathroom

• Soap, hand wash, bath mats
• Hairdryer
• Spare toilet rolls in the vanity

For sleeping

• Bed linens (all beds made), pillows, extra blankets in the linen cupboard
• Spare sheets and bath towels for two changes
• Beach towels are available — you don’t need to bring your own

Entertainment + work

• Starlink Wi-Fi (200mbps) — fast enough for video calls and streaming
• Samsung Frame Smart TV with Netflix
• Bluetooth sound system
• DVDs, board games, jigsaws, books
• A small library of kids’ books and toys

For dogs

• Toys, water + food bowls
• Poo bags
• Outdoor shower (hot and cold) for the sandy ones

Other

• Hair dryer, iron, washing machine + dryer
• First aid kit, fire extinguisher, smoke detectors
• Beach umbrellas and chairs (in the garage)
• Firewood and kindling for the wood fireplace (winter)

What to bring

• Your own milk (we don’t keep it fresh between stays)
• Beach gear if you have favourites — boards, towels you prefer, wetsuit in winter, sunscreen
• Your dog’s food + bed if they’re particular
• Walking shoes for Hat Head and the headland
• A bottle of wine for the deck — you won’t regret it
• Layers in winter — Crescent Head can be cool of an evening even when it’s been warm during the day

What to skip

• Bed linens or towels — all supplied
• Cooking oil, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee — supplied
• Pots, pans, or a wine opener — supplied
• Streaming subscriptions — we have Netflix already logged in (please log out at the end!)
• Beach umbrellas or chairs — already here

On arrival

Check-in is from 2pm. Keys are in a lock box on the downstairs rail (code is sent the day before arrival). The garage remote is in the lock box too — the garage is a tight squeeze, so let your passengers out before driving in.

Wi-Fi network and password are on a magnet on the fridge. If you want to see what you’re walking into, there’s a full photo gallery and amenity list.

Trent and Liss are reachable any time via the contact form. We answer in under an hour.

If you haven’t booked yet and you’re reading this out of curiosity — here’s the house, and here’s what 329 guests made of it.

A small request

We’re a real home, not a hotel. Before you leave, please empty the dishwasher and put away the dishes, take the rubbish out to the bins down the bottom of the driveway (yellow general / red recycling / green green-waste), and give the floors a quick run with the stick vacuum. Check-out is by 10am — late check-out is often available, just ask.

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