We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoy creating this experience for you.

In this guide you will find everything you need to know about the house and surrounding areas. But if we have missed anything, please feel free to reach out.

Sincerely, Peta & Family

xx

Checking In and Out

Entry: Your PIN for the front door will be sent on the morning of your reservation, so keep an eye on your messages/emails.

Check-in time: 2:00 pm

Check-out time: 10 am

Early Check-ins & Late Checkouts: While we would love to say yes, unfortunately we can’t accommodate early check ins or late check outs at the moment. Our housekeeping team needs plenty of time between guests to make sure the place is spotless so everyone has a great experience. If you arrive early, you’re welcome to park at the property while you visit some of the recommendations below.

Things to do

Washerwoman’s Beach. Our namesake. It’s a beautiful beach to sit and read a book or play with the kids. It has small waves which make it an ideal place to swim. You can access it via the car park, or via the track here. This track is the quickest way to get to any beach from the house. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot dolphins or even whales (at the right time of year) taking a rest in the bay.
Bendalong (Inyadda) Beach. This is the main surf beach in Bendalong. The waves can get big! Surf Lifesavers do not patrol this beach, so avoid swimming here unless you are comfortable in the surf. On a calm day, the northen end of this beach is a perfect spot to swim.
Boat Harbour Beach & Bendalong Boat Ramp. Famous for its stingrays! Also a great place for a sunset picnic and drinks.
One Tree Beach. This beautiful little beach near Red Head is hidden in the caravan park.
The Mermaid Pools. At low tide, two crystal clear pools appear on the rock shelf around the headland. You have to walk across the rocks, starting at the boat ramp. Visit at your own risk, be careful, only go at low tide and during calm conditions.
North Bendalong is a 2-minute drive or 15-minute walk. North Bendalong has four beaches: Flatrock Beach, Dee Beach, Monument Beach and Tiny Shell Beach. They are all beautiful and worth the short trip.
Lake Conjola. You can access the lake from many locations. We recommend you check out the crystal clear water via Cunjurong Point Boat Ramp.
The South Coast has some amazing aboriginal cultural experiences that we highly recommend. Check out Welcome to Country or Visit NSW for more info on these.
If you fancy a couple of quality brews (like me), then we highly recommend the South Coast Ale Trail.
From surfing to pottery to wine tasting, there are also lots of options on Airbnb Experiences.

Places to Eat and Drink

Bendalong General Store & Cafe. Here you will find staples like bread and milk, plus a takeaway cafe for food. This is the only shop in Bendalong.
The Deli, Cunjurong. It has an excellent, varied lunch menu that’s worth checking out. (5 minutes drive)
Aside from the Bendalong General Store, and the Deli at Cunjurong, the next closest shops and restaurants are 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away in the quaint country-coastal town of Milton, and neighbouring Mollymook and Ulladulla. Milton is a beautiful little town and well worth a visit if you’re in Bendalong for more than a day. Here are our suggestions:
Milk Haus. A charming garden to plate eatery, set in an old milking shed, on the outskirts of Milton.
The Guild. Northern Italian cuisine and cocktail bar.
The Milton Hotel. Newly restored gastro pub with their own brewery and kids playground.
Flour Water Salt. Artisanal sourdough bread, small-batch jams and condiments, delicious baked treats.
Pilgrims. A vegetarian café institution, great for a healthy breakfast!
The Roofrop Bar & Grill. A fun relaxed rooftop bar and restaurant with yummy food and cocktails.
Rick Stein at Bannisters. Modern seafood menu with Asian touches in an open, brightly tiled space overlooking the sea.
Cupitt’s Estate. Grab a pizza on the lawn or sit in the restaurant with a stunning view of the vineyards.
Hayden’s Pies. The spaces is nothing to write home about. Here, it’s all about the pies!
Altar Wine Bar. A fantastic hidden gem built in the surrounds of an old church.
Bar Yuki. A Technicoloured, 70s-style listening bar inspired by travel to Japan. Just up the street!
Check out 100’s more amazing producers at Slow Food South Coast.

Shoalhaven Tourism

The Shoalhaven Tourism website is really good. You’ll find heaps of places to eat, things to do and other places to stay. The site is constantly updated with new content and information about seasonal activities. Check it out here.

Other Landmarks

Maple Street Path. This path leads to Manyana, Cunjurong Point, and the southern end of Inyadda Beach.

Bendalong Caravan Park. Go for a stroll through the caravan park and do some “people watching”, or silently review everyone’s camping set up. There’s also a jumping pillow for the kids. The new pool (opening sometime in 2023) is technically for holiday park guests only, but you can sneak in with relative ease.

Around the House

Wifi

Network: WiFi-B1B8
Password: 12419760

Internet in regional areas is never perfect. If the internet drops out during your visit, just give it half an hour, it will usually fix itself. If it’s still not working, try restarting the modem by turning it off and back on again at the power point.

Windows

To open the windows, first check that the lever is open so that the windows are unlocked. Then use the little winder to wind them out.

Using the Fireplace

If you’ve never used a woodburning stove before, check out this video for a quick guide on how to start it. There should be plenty of wood inside, and there is extra firewood in the storage shed in the yard. Help yourself!

🔥 Fire Bans and Emergencies 🚨

Sometimes there are fire bans in this area. During a “Total Fire Ban” you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause a fire. For more information, and to find out if there is a ban in place, visit the RFS website. Please respect the safety of everyone in Bendalong by following fire bans when they are in place.

If there is a bush fire in the area, leave early! Do not wait around to “see what happens”.

Radio stations can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area. Tune into ABC South-East (103.5 FM or 106.3 FM) or ABC Illawarra (97.3 FM).

Laundry

The washing machine is located in the shed in the backyard. There is detergent supplied.

TV and Chromecast

There is a Chromecast installed on the TV. This means you can cast Netflix, Stan, YouTube etc from your phone to the TV. Use the “source” button on the TV remote to switch between normal TV and the Chromecast.

To use the Chromecast:

Make sure the TV is set to Chromecast (use the source button).

Make sure your device is on the Drop In wifi network.

Open the app you would like to watch on your phone. E.g. Netflix

Look for this Chromecast icon in your app to start casting.

If you are stuck, there is more help from Google here.

Blackout Box

It’s not uncommon to experience blackouts in regional areas like Bendalong. If this happens, look under the sink for the blackout box, including a torch.

Kangaroos

You are likely to find kangaroos in the yard and around the streets, particularly at dawn and dusk. Please, do not try to touch the kangaroos. Just enjoy them from several metres away. If they feel threatened, they will usually hop away. But they may kick or claw at you if you get too close or if they feel cornered.

Bins

Please don’t feel obligated to take the rubbish out during your stay (or do any other cleaning for that matter). But just in case the inside bin gets full during longer stays, the big bins are outside near the parking area.

Emergency Contact Info

For police, fire, or ambulance call 000.
For non-emergencies and general enquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via the Airbnb app or email.
For anything else, please text or call on the numbers below:
Peta: 0411 072 385
Joel: 0413 272 011

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