A 15-second dash into the surf on Currarong Beach, The Elements is a very comfortable, fully equipped, bohemian style, western red cedar, oceanfront, Jervis Bay beach house, surrounded by 14 wonderful beaches, the Jervis Bay National Park & the Jervis Bay Marine Park.

Cozy enough for two & spacious enough for ten, The Elements is an all-year-round getaway, whether sitting in front of the large open fireplace, soaking in the spa bath, sunbathing on the decks or watching eagles & pelicans floating past. Local dolphin pods & seasonal whales are also a regular sight.

Whichever way the wind blows there is a beautiful, sheltered beach to go to. Most beaches are very safe for children. If the north/north-easterly wind is too strong on Currarong/Warrain Beach, it's only a three to five minute drive on dirt tracks to the white sands & sparkling water of Jervis Bay's Cabbage Tree Beach, North & South Long Beach, Bindijine Beach & Honeymoon Bay. A 7 to 20 minutes walk through the stunning Beecroft Headland will reward you with a few small beaches that provide shelter from westerly winds. If the southerly comes up, Currarong Beach is perfect.

INDEX (of what is detailed below)

Location

Activities

Features & Appliances

Local Facilities

Travel Time

Tariff (rates, children, pets, linen)

Deposit - Payment - Security Deposit

Children

Smoking

Pets

In Brief

Contact Details

LOCATION

Currarong, a small landlocked fishing village of 400 houses, is located at the entrance to the Beecroft Headland, a peninsular which juts out about 16klms from the standard east coast line of Australia. This unique location means that Currarong often has different weather conditions than those experienced nearby in Callala, Culburra or Nowra. Facing primarily north/north west, Currarong & the Beecroft Headland have various beaches & rock platforms that allow you to watch the sunset over the ocean with beautiful mountain ranges in the background, on the east coast of Australia. Dolphin & whale watching is also a common occurrence.

The Beecroft Peninsular has some of the largest cliffs in NSW (possibly in Australia) & a wide variety of bush walks leading to stunning scenery, inlets, gullies, beaches, caves, tunnels & rock outcrops. This location is also world famous for catching black marlin off the rocks. The Beecroft Peninsular is also the north head/entrance into Jervis Bay where you find some of the most beautiful pristine beaches in Australia. The Elements has easy access to these wonderful locations including The Point Perpendicular Lighthouse located at the entrance into Jervis Bay. Point Perpendicular has stunning views around Jervis Bay & is very popular for abseiling & whale watching.

ACTIVITIES

Activities include most water sports, snorkeling & scuba diving on numerous reefs, rock outcrops & ship wrecks, surfing, sailing, kayaking, ocean, rock & beach fishing (4 boat ramps in region), cycling, dolphin & whale cruises, numerous bush & beach walks, abseiling, huge variety of wild life (marine & bush), bird watching, tennis, golf is available at Callala, Worrigee & Nowra, & Coollangatta winery is a 40 minute drive away.

Not including Currarong/Warrain Beach, there are 9 stunning Jervis Bay beaches (and the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse) to experience & another 4 Pacific ocean beaches connected to the Beecroft Headland, where you can watch the sunset over the ocean (unusual on the East coast). Most Jervis Bay beaches have pure white sand with emerald and turquoise water & are all unspoilt (check photos in the image gallery above). Due to the Dept of Defence, some Jervis Bay beaches (and The Point Perpendicular Lighthouse) are sometimes only accessible on weekends, school & public holidays. Another 2 fantastic Jervis Bay beaches, located at Red Rock, can be accessed from Currarong Road, heading west to Callala, all year round.

FEATURES & APPLIANCES

The Elements can sleep up to 11 persons. We have 4 bedrooms sleeping 8 on very comfortable beds (two queen beds & two bunk beds) & 2 window seats (sleeping two) in living/dining area & portable cot for baby. The Elements provides a 3 burner gas barbecue on deck, open plan living - dining & kitchen area (kitchen is fully equipped for classy cooking), dishwasher, Amway water purifier, electric toaster & jug, very large fridge with freezer, microwave, large open Jetmaster fireplace, electric oil heaters, stereo surround sound with dvd, video & large Sony TV, laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board & iron, spa bath with shower, outdoor hot shower for after the beach and two toilets, antique & rustic furniture, calico curtains, venetian blinds, ceiling fans, recessed halogen lights with dimmers & large grassy back garden surrounded by young native trees & shrubs.

LOCAL FACILITIES

Currarong has a petrol station/internet cafe/video shop, general store, newsagent/post office & most importantly Zacs seafood & pasta cafe, where you can buy fresh fish & either eat in or take away a wide range of excellent locally caught seafood, fish & chips & coffee etc. Nearest supermarket, chicken shop & butchers are located in Callala Bay. We prefer to use the butcher in Greenwell Point (great sausages & meats). Culburra Beach also has two supermarkets, butcher, seafood, pizza shop & Chinese restaurant. For most of the year you can also buy fabulous fresh oysters & lots of other seafood at Greenwell Point. Greenwell Point has two very good seafood restaurants as well.

TRAVEL TIME

From The Elements it takes about 20 minutes to drive to Greenwell Point, 25 minutes to Nowra, 35 minutes to Berry, 16 minutes to Culburra Beach & 10 minutes to Callala Bay/Beach. There are no street lights or heavy traffic throughways or major intersections in & around Currarong, Callala, Culburra & Greenwell Point. All driving is basically on easy fast country roads. From Sydney it takes 2.5 hours & 3 hours from Canberra.

TARIFF (australian dollars)

STANDARD RATES

WEEKEND 2 NIGHT RATE for 2 = $450.00

Each additional guest pays $75.00 each

Child aged 2 to 12 = $37.50

Child under 2 = free

2 guests = $450.00 (flat rate)

3 guests = $525.00

4 guests = $600.00

5 guests = $675.00

6 guests = $750.00

7 guests = $825.00

8 guests = $900.00

9 guests = $975.00

10 guests = $1050.00

Additional Nights (Weekend Rate)

1 to 3 guests (flat rate) add $75.00 per extra night

4 to 6 guests (flat rate) add $150.00 per extra night

7 to 10 guests (flat rate) add $200.00 per extra night

MIDWEEK RATE (Sunday to Thursday)

3 night rate = the same as 2 night weekend rate

Additional Nights (Midweek Rate)

1 to 3 guests (flat rate) add $75.00 per extra night

4 to 6 guests (flat rate) add $150.00 per extra night

7 to 10 guests (flat rate) add $200.00 per extra night

6 NIGHT RATE = $650.00 (flat rate) + $100.00 per guest

WEEKLY 7 NIGHT RATE for 2 = $900.00

Each additional guest pays $150.00 each

Child aged 2 to 12 = $75.00

Child under 2 = free

2 guests = $900.00 (flat rate)

3 guests = $1050.00

4 guests = $1200.00

5 guests = $1350.00

6 guests = $1500.00

7 guests = $1650.00

8 guests = $1800.00

9 guests = $1950.00

10 guests = $2100.00

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

3 night weekend (flat rate) maximum 10 guests = $1200.00

4 nights Easter (flat rate) maximum 10 guests = $2000.00

PEAK WEEKLY RATES (complimentary 7th night)

Dec 12th to Jan 31st (flat rate) max 10 guests = $3000.00

Easter Break (flat rate) max 10 guests = $2400.00

CHILDREN

Under 2 = free

2 to 12 = half price (excluding flat rates)

Over 12 = adult rate

PETS

Fee per dog = $50.00 (conditions apply)

LINEN

$20.00 per person per week (bath, beach & hand towels, bed sheets & pillow cases)

DEPOSIT

50% upon booking & the balance paid 30 days before arrival.

Bookings within 30 days of arrival require full payment upon booking.

We accept cheques, cash, electronic funds transfer & credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express & Diners).

All credit card transactions will incur a 3% surcharge to cover bank & administration fees.

We will also require full details of a credit card for a $500.00 security deposit & a drivers license in case of any damage or property missing. Cost to repair damage or replace missing property will then be deducted from the security deposit & the balance will be refunded to the credit card provided. Deductions will only occur after a discussion with the credit card holder.

CHILDREN

With supervision children are most welcome. The Elements was renovated to be child friendly. We also have a cot, high chair, little chairs & table, toilet seat, plastic cups & plates etc. There is a lock up gate on the balcony so that little children can run around safely on the 3 inter-connecting decks.

SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted inside the house. You can smoke on the three decks outside with the doors shut.

PETS

Pets are permitted with our approval. A fee of $50.00 per pet will apply. We will also require credit card details for a $500.00 security deposit in case of any damage. Due to health regulations pets are not allowed inside the beach house without the approval of the owners (conditions apply). Pets are allowed on the three inter-connecting decks where kennels can be made available. All three decks have roof cover only & a lock up gate to keep your pets in. Large glass & screen sliding doors on main bedroom and living - dining - kitchen areas, allow pets to keep close contact with owners at all times.

Tenants must provide mat/futon, litter & tray, food and drinking bowls.

Treatment for ticks & fleas are essential before arriving. Like most areas of the NSW coast line, Currarong has paralysis ticks. The nearest vet is in Culburra Beach (16 minute fast drive), although he has a clinic in Callala Bay two days a week.

From The Elements Beach House 150 metres west on Currarong Beach, dogs can run wild without a lead all day, for many miles. Before 8.00am & after 4.00pm dogs are permitted off a lead on all areas of Currarong Beach. Most areas of Currarong require dogs on a lead. You can also take your dog along the many fabulous tracks within the Beecroft Headland, behind Bosom Beach. Pets are not permitted in the Jervis Bay National Park.

IN BRIEF

Whether you want to kayak through swamps, catch marlin off rocks, watch the sunset over the ocean, sail in the Mediterranean, explore numerous surfing locations, swim in a Fijian lagoon, sunbake in the Caribbean with pure white sand and turquoise water, float in fabulous rock pools, hike through wild country, stroll on long deserted beaches or stand on massive, wind-blown cliffs, Currarong has a location nearby to fulfil your aspirations

CONTACT DETAILS

Arthur & Fiona Cristian

The Elements Beach House

Phone Mobile 0011 61 0418 203204

Office

BTC Communication Services

Unit 2 (rear of)

260 Oxford Street

Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Sydney Australia

Work Phone 0011 61 2 9389 1999

Work Fax 0011 61 2 9387 7077

Email af@theelements.cc

Website www.theelements.cc