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.

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

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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