Guest Manual

Guest Suite Info

Below is a guide to using the amenities of Boat Harbour Abode.
If you are experiencing any issues or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

PARKING

You are welcome to park on the bottom left hand side of the drive way, ensuring you are far enough over so we are able to get our car in and out on the right side.

There is also ample free street parking and you should be able to park right out front on the median strip.

SOLAR

If using the dishwasher or washing machine, please try to use in daylight hours (10am-5pm) as we run off solar panels.

INTERNET

Free wifi is provided for the guest suite. Network information is provided in the in house manual.

TV

Only remote on coffee table – red button top left to turn it on or off.
We have chrome cast available, so if you connect to the wifi and have Netflix, Stan, 9Now etc on your phone, you should be able to cast to the TV. If you need help connecting your device to the TV please let us know.

AIR CONDITIONER

For your comfort the suite has an air conditioner that can heat or cool. The remote is fitted on wall near the door and lounge. Choose the temp, fan speed.  Please remember to turn it off when you are not home.

COFFEE MACHINE/MILK FROTHER

You can find some complimentary pods for the machine in the top draw.  More can purchased from the local Aldi. We also provide some long-life milk to get you started. 

To make a coffee ensure there is ample water in the back.

  1. To turn the machine on press any button. The buttons will flash as the machine warms up.

  2. Lift the lever and put the pod in the top and push the leaver back down.

  3. When the light it solid, press the button. This will give you a single shot. Press 1 or 2 cup button depending on how strong you like it.

  4. Fill milk frother up to the line and press the button. It will shut off automatically. Wipe out straight away. Take spinner out and replace when clean.

SODA STREAM

Take the lid off the bottle and push the bottle up into the head and push bottle forward to secure in the console. Push the button on the top 4-5 times (1secs each) depending on how bubbly you want your water.

DISHWASHER

There are a couple of tablets for your stay. Please put it on as you leave. 

BBQ

Turn on the gas bottle by turning the green wheel clockwise. Remember to close it off when you have finished (anti clockwise).

When you have finished please close the lid and put the cover on as the salty air can rust the metal.  

At the end of your stay we would appreciate you using the BBQ wipes provided to give the BBQ a rub down. Thank you. 

RUBBISH BINS

There is a bin under the kitchen sink and in the vanity for your use.  If you have recycling or bottles, please keep separate and we will dispose post departure. Feel free to use the bins on the side of the driveway
Red = General waste - Yellow = Recycling (Plastic, cans/glass/paper/cardboard)
Bin collection day is Friday morning.

OVEN

There is an isolation switch on the splashback saying “cooker” which needs to be turned on to power the oven. The timer dial also needs to be turned on to activate the oven and the oven will only continue working for the time selected.

WASHING/DRYER

There is a container beside the washing machine with powder detergent and instructions.

For drying please make sure there is not too many clothes in there and turn the dial to the drying function and push play. You may need to run this a couple of times to get your clothes dry. 

We do have a clothes drying rack next to the fridge which can be used also.

BATHROOM MIRROR & TOWEL RAIL

You can turn on the mirror backlight by pressing the power button once, if you push it a second time, the light will turn blue indicating you are in anti-fog. Push a third time to turn off.
ON > ANTI FOG (blue) > OFF

Towel rail is heated. Press the top power/temp button for a few seconds to turn on and then tap through to set desired temperature. (45c -70c)

Things to do

Here is a pick of our favourites but for more ideas visit www.lovecentralcoast.com.au

WALKING TRAILS

  • Wyrrabalong Coastal Trail
    5 minute walk up the hill at the end of the street leads you on to the trail. Take a left hand turn toward Crackneck Lookout and Bateau Bay Beach or turn right and follow the trail to Forresters beach with other lookouts on the way.

  • Bouddi National Park
    Make your way south and enjoy the coastal track through Bouddi National Park. Take a packed lunch and enjoy on one of the secluded beaches along the way.

  • Munmorah State Conservation Area
    Half an hour north by car, this is a great day out. Take a picnic and enjoy the wild coastal wildnerness with may tracks. If you pick the time right, we recommend venturing into the caves at Ghosties beach. Beware of the tides.

  • Coast to Lake Walk
    Discover The Entrance, Blue Bay,  Long Jetty and surrounds on this walking trail loop capturing both the sea and lake foreshores.
    This also has a great and informative walking app

BEACHES

  • Bateau Bay Beach
    Charming and beautiful, Bateau Bay is a popular destination for swimming, snorkelling, fishing, bushwalking, hang-gliding and whale watching.
    (not patrolled by lifeguards)

  • Forresters Beach
    This is our favourite local beach. 5 mins by car south. Surf is a little more rough but the beach is very local and never too busy. 
    (not patrolled by lifeguards)

  • Toowoon Bay
    Very safe for swimming. We recommend the northern side. Also has a nice cool natural aquifer that flows from Blue Bay to the north.

  • Spoon Bay
    Spoon Bay is located within the Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and is not very well known (even amongst locals). The calm bay is ideal for swimming and relaxing beach walks. (not patrolled by lifeguards)

ATTRACTIONS

  • Local Markets (Long Jetty, Lions Club Entrance - check out map included in guide.)

  • Makers Trail (Little Creek Cheese / Distillery Botanica / Chocolate Factory)

  • Terrigal Ocean Tours - Take a boat tour to spot whales, dolphins and seals in the wild.

  • TreeTops - Outdoor adventures including zip-lines, nets and climbing - Ourimbah State Forest 

  • Long Jetty - The Newtown of the Central Coast with plenty of cafes and boutiques

  • Wyong Milk Factory (with Little Creek Cheese, a pub and Historic Alison Homestead nearby)

  • The Entrance Boat Shed Hire one of the lovingly restored clinker boats and take a day fishing out on the lake.

  • Australian Reptile Park Get up close and personal with exotic reptiles and Australian native animals.

  • Jake Cassar Bushcraft Tours Bushcraft teacher, tour guide and youth mentor specialising in edible, introduced and medicinal wild plants.

ON RAINY DAYS

  • You can’t plan the weather so here are some ideas to give you some inspiration on those inclement days.

  • The Arthouse at Wyong

  • The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

  • Bar Botanica - Great distillery and bar in Erina

  • Bateau Bay Ten Pin Bowling

  • CCVR - Virtual Reality in the Entrance

  • Painting with Prosecco - The Entrance

  • Avoca Picture Theatre

  • Kew Dining High tea at the Ken Duncan Gallery

  • The Float Tank Sanctuary - Long Jetty

  • The Savoy Long Jetty - Cool bar and old time flicks

  • Wander around boutiques in Long Jetty

  • FOREplayGolf - Indoor golf course - Erina

Eat & Drink

Here is a short list of our favourite places to eat out on the coast.
There are many great choices to explore in the area but this should wet your appetite.

CAFES

  • Bateau Beach Cafe
    25 min walk via the Wyrrabalong Coast track. Check out Crackneck for sunrise and finish with a coffee and breaky at the Cafe.

  • Cafe Mocha
    2 mins drive to the local Bateau Bay shops. This is a busy little local cafe with great food and vibe.

  • The Pantry
    Part of The Quarters precinct. This offers a nice breaky spot with indoor/outdoor dining.

  • Modern Organic
    Great cafe in Long Jetty with a nice zen garden out the back.

PUBS/BARS

  • Bateau Bay Hotel
    Family friendly and a true coasty pub. Good live music on the weekends.

  • Mumbo Jumbos Beachhouse
    Caribbean inspired bar and restaurant in the heart of Terrigal featuring music, food and cocktails with a view .

  • The Savoy
    A pumping evening spot in Long Jetty. Great bar and seating in the old theatre.

  • Mrs May - Entrance Social Club
    Recently refurbed, this is a great spot for food, and watching the world go by in The Entrance.

RESTAURANTS

  • Cecilia’s
    Modern Australian cuisine - Fine Food at its best.

  • Ocean Restaurant
    Regarded and awarded as one of the Central Coasts best and NSW finest seafood restaurants.

  • The Entrance Lakehouse
    Great for brunch or lunch and take in the Lake beauty.

  • L’isle de France - Terrigal
    If you like good French cuisine - this is the spot.

  • Cue & Crew
    Tasty slow-cooked BBQ brisket in North Entrance.

TAKEOUT

  • 3 Peppers Pizza
    Rustic, artisan pizzas located in the Bateau Bay shops.

  • Matt’s Diner
    Good American style burger joint.

  • In Thai Style
    Best Thai we have found on the coast so far.

  • Local Hero
    These guys do the best toasties, coffee and cookies around.

  • Jolly Good Indian
    Well it’s in the name.. If you are after a tasty indian meal, their food is “jolly good”!.

On Check-out

We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to see you again soon.
Below are a few things to mention in preparation for your departure.

Check out is by 11am.
Please let us know your intended departure time if prior this.

  • On departure there is no need to wash the bed linen or towels but please leave the house as you found it, as best you can.

  • BBQ left clean as you found it on arrival, and the gas turned off at the BBQ controls. 

  • Please advise us of any breakages, damages or faults so we can attend to them promptly.  We welcome your calls and the mobiles are always on.

  • No marks on (including hand prints, pencil, pen, texta, food or beverages), or holes in, walls, ceilings, cupboards, furniture or windows.

  • No damage to the property, its furniture, fixtures or fittings.

  • Dishes washed (including saucepans) and put away (the dishwasher can be left running on your departure and our staff will empty it at the end of the cycle).

  • Check the fridge and freezer for anything you may have forgotten. We don’t mind if you leave food behind if you don’t need it, we just don’t want any “left overs” left on plates etc as the smell lingers. 

  • Air-conditioning/heating and all lights turned off.

  • All doors locked, windows shut and the place left secure. Please return the key to the key box.

  • If you have enjoyed your stay we invite you to leave us a review on Airbnb so that we can share the love with other potential guests  

Thank you very much! 

Stacey, Sam & Rudi (woof!)