Amenities
The RETREAT
Shades of Blue Eco Retreat is a holiday house perched on a hill with about 200 metres of absolute shell beach frontage and 15 acres of undulating land to explore.
The entire house is eco friendly. It’s powered by a stand alone Solar Powered System with a backup silenced generator. The house is supplied by pristine rainwater caught in various large rainwater tanks around the property.
It is situated in a rural setting amongst the rolling hills of the Calca regional area, overlooking the Head of Baird Bay inlet on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
HOUSE FEATURES
The holiday retreat has all you'll need to have a relaxing holiday with all the creature comforts you'd expect.
The centre of the open plan living area houses the fully equipped kitchen, boasting a large island bench with 8 leather swivel bar stools for taking advantage of the spectacular 180 degree views. The appliances include a stainless steel refrigerator and freezer with a water dispenser, a stainless steel dishwasher, a stainless steel microwave/convection wall oven, underbench gas oven and 4-burner gas cooktop with rangehood. Perfect for entertaining or for the theatrical cook.
The dining area is front and centre of the island bench, which can seat up to 12 people made up of two 6 person settings, which can be split to create more intimate dining. One 6 person dining setting can easily be moved to the western side of the room if preferred for either children or as a quieter dining area.
The western side of the living room comprises another seating area, which includes comfortable leather lounges complete with a well-stocked bookcase featuring a selection of books. Perfect for a reading nook or 'time out space', for contemplating the vista through the expansive glass windows.
The holiday retreat has a fully equipped laundry, including front loading 10kg washing machine, complimentary washing powder, plenty of outside washing line space, and in wet weather, a wall mounted dryer, spacious bench-top and deep laundry sink.
All towels, linen, bedding and extra pillows and blankets are provided. There are hair dryers in each of the bathroom vanity units, including the powder room alcove.
An ironing board and iron are available, together with clothes hanging rail and a folding hoist for smaller items.
A portable 4 in 1 cot, bassinet, baby change table and nappy organiser, together with 2 highchairs are stored on the premises for use if requested.
At an optional extra cost, for in house dining, professional catering can be arranged for special occasions - breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
Outdoors, on the western deck, is an 8-person dining setting and a 6-burner hooded BBQ for perfect roasts. The deck can be enclosed using see through Ziptrac blinds to offer protection from strong sea breezes. The eastern deck has a 6-person dining setting to enjoy your morning coffee in the sunshine.
BEDDING ARRANGEMENTS
The house boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with the following features:
The King Master Suite - A sumptuous king-size bed, two leather tub chairs and coffee table, wall mounted flat screen TV with built in DVD, and private en-suite bathroom. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan. Open your glass sliding door and you have access to the wrap-around deck with water views.
The Queen Master Suite - A luxurious queen size bed, a rattan chair, wall mounted flat screen TV with built in DVD, clothes rack and private en-suite bathroom. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan. Double glass sliding doors, which open onto the wrap-around deck with water views.
Bedroom Three - A luxurious queen size bed, a rattan chair, clothes rack with shelf, wall mounted flat screen TV with built-in DVD. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan. This bedroom is next door to a full bathroom with bath and separate shower, and a powder room vanity and toilet.
Bedroom Four - Two comfortable single beds, a clothes rack with shelf and a rattan chair. The beds can be slid together with a mattress topper to create a queen size bed if required for another couple. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan.
Bedroom Five - Two solid bunk beds to sleep four people, and a rattan chair. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan.
Bedroom Four and Five can be serviced by the second main bathroom next door comprising another full sized bath, with a shower inside the bath, a WC and a vanity cupboard.
