Salt & Peppermint, Peppermint Grove Beach

1) The Guest declares that he/she is over 21 years of age, and no Guest under the age of 21 is permitted to occupy the property unless accompanied by an adult (sorry no Leavers).

2) All occupants are to act lawfully at all times.

3) So that the property can be serviced and maintained between bookings, the check in time is from 3pm, and check out is by 10am, unless otherwise agreed. Guests remaining on the premises beyond the agreed check-out time will be charged $70 per hour of additional occupation (minimum of $70).

4) The number of persons to occupy the property are as per the confirmed booking, with no more than 10 guests staying under any circumstance.

5) Make sure you park on the property in the designated hard stand areas, not on the street.

6) The number of vehicles (including all motorised vehicles and trailers) parked at the Holiday House must not exceed 5.

7) You are staying in a bushfire prone area. Ensure you and your group familiarise yourselves with the emergency evacuation procedure, located on the fridge.

8) Please ensure you access the beach by walking along the footpath at the back of the home, and then use the beach access pathway, rather than cutting across the neighbour's land as this is trespassing and they do not appreciate it! We also recommend the pathway rather than cutting through the bushland as there is lots of native plants and animals, including snakes, that need to be protected and not interfered with. Thanks for your understanding.

9) Please wash off excess sand with the garden hose before entering the home.

10) Seasonally during the period primarily between August to November this area is prone to mosquito breeding. In the South West mosquitoes can transmit Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. You are advised to take appropriate precautions such as wearing long loose clothing and applying an effective repellent to avoid being bitten. Further information can be sought from - Prevent Mosquito Bites (healthywa.wa.gov.au).

11) No parties, special functions or gatherings are permitted on the property.

12) Out of respect for the community – there is to be minimal noise levels between 10pm until 10am. Parties are not permitted, and music noise, loud TV or stereo exceeding prescribed noise levels will not be tolerated. An after-hours contact has been provided to neighbouring properties for response to noise complaints. Please be aware that any noise complaints may mean there has been a breach of terms and conditions and will result in immediate termination of accommodation reservation and if required, a $500 charge to your nominated credit card.

13) Each guest who enters, uses or occupies the home, including any outdoor areas, for example an outdoor entertainment area, deck or balcony, must not act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm, distress or nuisance to neighbours adjoining or in the vicinity of the Holiday House, including but not limited to—
(a) violence or threats;
(b) loud aggressive behaviour including yelling, screaming or arguing;
(c) excessively loud noise nuisance; and
(d) overlooking or light spill.

14) A strict "No Camping Allowed" policy applies to the property. This includes camping equipment such as sleeping bags, mattresses, tents, campervans, caravans, mobile homes, buses, etc and more cars than the property accommodates.

15) Rubbish bins must be placed on the verge side by THURSDAY evening for FRIDAY morning, 6am weekly waste removal. Please do not park in front of the bins. The green bin is collected weekly, however see the flier on the fridge for yellow or red bin days, which alternative weekly for collection. Any rubbish including recyclable material left beside bins will incur a charge for removal.

Please utilise the correct bin for your rubbish:
i. RED BIN: General waste
ii. There is also an additional General waste bin with a green lid and a sticker on it titled “Shire of Capel #2” this bin can also be used for general waste and can be placed on the curb at the same time as the red lid bin.
iii. YELLOW BIN: Recycling
iv. GREEN BIN: All food and garden waste. We encourage you to use this bin. Compost bags for food waste are located under the sink as well as a FOGO caddy bin. Compost bags can then go in the green bin.

If you could please assist with bringing the bins in soon after they have been collected that would be very much appreciated.

16) Please do not place bait in the kitchen fridge/freezer.

17) Please clean any caught fish at the beach prior to bringing the seafood back to the property. There are no cleaning facilities located at the property.

18) There is no smoking permitted anywhere on the property.

19) Pets are not allowed at this holiday home under any circumstance.

20) All breakages and damage must be reported immediately and is the responsibility of the guest. Guest to message on arrival if they notice damage and attach a picture to message where possible.

21) Please do not move furniture around during your stay - a fee may be charged for a tradesperson to put items back.

22) If the oven and cook top run out of gas, the bottles are located downstairs on the south wall of the outside of the garage. Just switch the small green level over to the full bottle.

The Shire of Capel requires occupants to be advised of the following Property Manager responsibilities:

1) An Occupant must notify the Manager or the Manager’s representative of any dispute or complaint about an occupant’s behaviour as soon as possible after the dispute or complaint arises.

2) Hygiene - At Seaside Homes, we prioritise cleanliness and hygiene to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for every guest. We engage a highly experienced external professional cleaner who attends the home shortly after guests depart, thoroughly cleaning and preparing the space for the next arrival. If there is a long gap between bookings, she may return before the next check-in to freshen up the property. Linen is sourced from a trusted external linen hire company, with fresh linens applied for every booking. At the completion of each stay, all soiled linen is removed from the property, ensuring a consistently high standard of cleanliness for every guest.

3) Prior to commencement of any occupation of the Holiday House, the Manager must provide all Occupants with the following a copy of the approved Management Plan – Code of Conduct with version number/date.

4) The Owner and Manager must ensure that the Premises displays a sign that
a. is visible from the street;
b. displays a current telephone number upon which the Manager can be reached;
c. is located solely within the subject site; and
d. is no larger than 0.2m'.

5) The owner and Manager must ensure that:
a. The property is fitted with fire alarms that are reticulated into the main electrical system and that these are maintained in accordance with the operating manual requirements of the system;
b. An emergency evacuation plan is displayed and made available for occupants and guests.

Wi-Fi Name: 9 Bay-Gues

Wi-Fi Password: Peppybeach

Bins

Please put green wheelie bin on road verge for FRIDAY morning waste collection.

Hot Water

Hot water is from two separate electric hot water systems. There is a mains switch in both the kitchen and the laundry. Please leave the systems on at all times.

The hot water is also limited to the size of the two systems. If you use all the hot water, you will need for the system to heat up the next volume.

Meter Box

In the event of a power outage, we recommend first checking Western Power to see whether the outage is an area outage, and if not, you may need to check the meter box for any tripped switches. The meter box is located on the front wall of the house next to the wheelie bins. All switches should be pointing upwards. Please contact Seaside Homes in both situations regardless.

Pantry

Basic pantry condiments fluctuate from booking to booking and we are unable to confirm contents.

Coffee Machine

Feel free to use the DeLonghi coffee machine and milk frother available at the home. It uses standard Nespresso pods, which can be purchased from the Capel IGA.

Oven

The oven is gas operated. The oven can be ignited by turning the knob to max temperature and press the ignition button. We recommend doing this with the door open, so you can see the oven light up at the back of the oven. Once the oven has lighted, change the temperature to your desired temperature. When you’ve finished cooking, please make sure the gas knobs are turned off.

Gas Stove Hob

The hob is gas operated. For the stove and grill please use the provided fire ignitor, which should be located next to the stove. Turn the knob on and press down for gas to release, then ignite the flame. When you’ve finished cooking, please make sure the gas knobs are turned off. The gas bottles are located down the left hand side of the house. If the gas should run out, you need to close the gas bottle that is empty and turn the nozzle to the full bottle and turn gas bottle on. Please advise if gas should run out during your stay.

Linen

Continental quilts and pillows are provided for each bed. Your linen requirements are also provided consisting of a top & bottom sheet for each bed; pillowcases; bath towels; bathmats; hand towels; and tea towels. Don’t forget to also bring beach towels and personal toiletries.

Blankets, doonas and pillows must be not taken out of the bedrooms and used on the floor or outside.

Food and drinks are not to be consumed in the bedrooms and burning implements (e.g., candles, mosquito coils) are not to be used inside or outside the house.

Supplies

A modest supply of toilet paper will be supplied for your arrival, and you will need to supply your requirements for the rest of the stay.

Fireplace & Firewood

During the cooler months there will be a supply of firewood inside the house although supply levels are not guaranteed. If you are wanting to stack a lot of wood into the fireplace or a fire going throughout the night you will need to purchase more firewood. If firewood is required, it can be purchased from IGA, Home Hardware, Bunnings and service stations.

Firewood must be chopped on the driveway or on the grass at the front of the property.

The axe is in the cupboard above the lounge next to the fireplace, as are the firelighters and matches. Please ensure children do not play with any of these items.

Air conditioning

There is ducted air conditioning unit controllable from the living area, which provides both heating and cooling to the bedrooms and the TV area. This is a simple AC is On/Off and Heat/Cool. You can also control the zones in which you would like on and off.

There is a Split System in the Master Bedroom and the remote can be found on the wall. Extra blankets are available for each bed. Kindly ensure that all air conditioning units are turned off every time you leave the property.

BBQ

There is a spare gas bottle with the BBQ. Please clean the BBQ after each use to avoid a $75 charge for excess cleaning.

Spare BBQ gas bottles can also be replaced if required during daylight hours at Bunnings or service stations. Please retain a receipt and forward it to us for reimbursement. Please let us know if you need to replace the BBQ gas bottle during your stay.

Security Cameras

This home is fitted with external facing security cameras which are not monitored during guest stays. However, if the cameras are found to have been tampered with by guests during their stay, the guest will be charged $500 and or the cost of the security company call out, and it may result in the immediate termination of their booking and expulsion from the property.

Click here to view the Emergency Evacuation Plans for the home.

There is a fire blanket located on the pantry door, and a fire extinguisher located next to the left of the kitchen sink.

Kangaroos

The Western Grey Kangaroo is widespread across the South West and is often spotted in areas away from main roads. Be especially cautious when driving at dusk and during the night.

These kangaroos enjoy grazing and resting on lawns at various properties. Observe them from a safe distance, but avoid getting too close.

Lizards, Skinks & Bobtails

Lizards are the most frequently spotted reptiles in the South West. If your backyard or garden has a warm area, you’re likely to have a skink or lizard living nearby! Skinks especially enjoy basking on rock walls. They are harmless but may be drawn to food scraps left on decks or in courtyards.

Possums

The Western Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus occidentalis) is a critically endangered tree-dwelling marsupial found exclusively in South Western Australia. This species is now classified as critically endangered. Western Ringtail Possums, along with other urban wildlife, are most active at night, and you might hear them moving across roofs and gutters.

Snakes

The South West is home to both venomous and nonvenomous snakes. In most cases, snakes will move away before you even notice them and will only attack if they feel threatened or startled.

When walking through bushland or long grass on warm days, be mindful of snakes. It is advisable to wear closed shoes, long socks, and long pants for protection.

Never approach or attempt to handle a snake.

Although snake bites are uncommon, they can happen. If someone is bitten:

• Firmly wrap the entire affected limb with a bandage or similar material, such as a scarf
• Call 000 immediately
• Limit movement as much as possible
• Keep the person calm and reassured

Wildflowers

With the world's most extensive variety of wildflowers right at your doorstep, there's no better reason to get outside and discover the stunning species found throughout the South West.

Please keep these important guidelines in mind:

• Pets are not permitted in National Parks
• Enjoy the beauty, but leave it untouched—picking wildflowers is illegal and may result in a $2,000 fine
• Respect private property and avoid trespassing
• Help protect canola crops by staying out of canola fields
  

Millipedes

Portuguese millipedes (Ommatoiulus moreleti) are part of a group of creatures known as Myriapoda (meaning "many-legged"), which also includes various native Australian millipedes and centipedes. Typically, millipedes live outdoors, feeding on leaf litter, decaying wood, damp fungi, and plant matter such as tender roots, moss, or green leaves on the ground.

These millipedes breed in autumn and early winter, which explains their noticeable activity and abundance following the first rains.

While millipedes play an important role in decomposing organic material in the soil, Portuguese millipedes become pests when their populations grow too large.

Portuguese millipedes are not harmful to humans or animals, but they are attracted to lights at night, which is why they may invade homes. They do not breed indoors and will die without access to plant matter.

To deter Portuguese millipedes, turn off external lights near buildings and minimise light escaping from indoors by using curtains or blinds.

Unfortunately, applying poison or retardants is not effective in reducing their numbers. The most efficient way to remove them is by vacuuming or sweeping them off carpets and floors.

Tourist information is available via our blog and The City of Busselton.

Busselton Customer Service Centre

2 Southern Drive, Busselton
Open: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)
Telephone: +618 9781 0444

A three-day guide in Busselton, featuring visits to the historic Busselton Jetty, dining at local establishments like Inara and Shelter Brewery, and engaging in activities such as exploring the Underwater Observatory and adventuring at Forest Adventures in the Ludlow Tuart Forest.

Here are our top 5 tips on how to help make your holiday adventures more eco-friendly.

Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000

Police general: 131 444

Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES): 1300 657 209

Busselton Hospital: 08 9758 3222

Email: info@seasidehomes.com.au

Phone: +61 8 9285 2100 (voicemail monitored during business and after hours)

After hours urgent - Lorena
Mobile: +61 458 489 972
WhatsApp: Click here.

We hope you had a wonderful holiday! If you encountered any issues during your stay, please feel free to share them with us - we’re committed to addressing any concerns to enhance the experience for future guests.

Additionally, we’d love to hear any suggestions you may have for improvements!

As a guest in this home, when you leave, please do so respectfully. Follow the departure checklist below to avoid incurring excess cleaning charges after your stay.

1) Remove all your food from the fridge and freezer, especially perishables.

2) Wash, dry and put away all your dishes.

3) Wipe kitchen bench & table, sweep up excess sand and dirt.

4) Check and clean the BBQ to avoid a $75 excess cleaning fee.

5) Put your rubbish in the correct bins and place the bins on the road verge for FRIDAY morning rubbish collection. Take your excess rubbish with you and dispose of it appropriately if it doesn’t fit in the bin. Excess rubbish that does not fit in the bin is the guest’s responsibility to dispose of, and if left on the property will incur an additional charge to remove.

6) Check bedrooms and bathrooms to make sure nothing is left behind.

7) Leave a note for the housekeeper if any light globes need replacing, gas bottles switched over.

8) Turn off all lights, close blinds, lock doors and windows.

9) Return keys where you found them.

10) Drive carefully on your way home, and we look forward to having you stay with us
again!

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