Accessible Accommodation Barwon Heads -100 Hitchcock

Accessible Accommodation in Barwon Heads.

Accessible Accommodation Barwon Heads -100 Hitchcock. Holiday & short term accommodation, Barwon Heads. Includes Hoist, Commode wheelchair, two types of toilet & shower chairs, fixed and adjustable grab rails, bed stick, level access. An electric hi-lo hospital bed, as well as an electric bed. A beach wheelchair to also use during your stay.

Accessible accommodation in Barwon Heads on the Bellarine Peninsula, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. 100 Hitchcock is located on the main street in heart of Barwon Heads, where the popular TV series SeaChange was filmed. Offering luxury accessible holiday accommodation for families, the house is just a few minutes’ walk to shops and the beach. Park your car when you arrive and stroll everywhere.

In Summer, you are just a few minutes to the beach. While in Winter, laze by the log fire on the huge couch and choose from dozens of DVD’s and games. Barwon Heads is 90 minutes from Melbourne in the Bellarine Peninsula, near the start of The Great Ocean Road.

FLEXIBLE COVID CANCELLATION POLICY

If your postcode, or Barwon Heads postcode (3227) has travel restrictions for the dates of your stay, rest assured you will be able to reschedule (within a year of original booked dates.) As rates are seasonal, the new dates may be less (refunded balance) or more.

Open plan living

The light and airy open plan kitchen/dining/living area include a large broadband free WiFi, a large TV, Blu-ray player, and a stereo with an iPhone dock. Best of all, snuggle up on the massive 8 seater lounge suite and a log fire in winter. Also, dozens of DVD’s and board games to keep you entertained.

Secure undercover entertaining

The yard is secure with lockable gate and high fencing. Perfectly private landscaping, along with a large covered entertaining space. Large oak table with seating for 8. Large BBQ for outdoor cooking too. There is also an outdoor heated shower for rinsing the sand off when returning from the beach.

Second living zone: ideally suited for kids

A separate, cozy, fun-filled living area has another TV with built-in DVD, heaps of books, games and DVD’s, drawing easel. Super comfy bean bags designed specifically for children and teenagers. (For your little ones, a porta-cot, high chair, and potty is also provided). All to ensure you have a few minutes of peace!

A peaceful nights sleep

This accessible accommodation in Barwon Heads has 3 bedrooms with the highest quality beds, ensuring a peaceful nights sleep. Choose from 4 types of pillows for ultimate comfort. The main and 2nd bedroom with a queen bed and 3rd bedroom with two sets of bunks. The holiday house sleeps a total of 8 -9 people in comfort & style.

Master bedroom (with en-suite) has an electric queen bed with room under bed for hoist, and bed pole, and can also accommodate an electric bed as well, comfortably.
Second bedroom (with room under bed for hoist)
Third bedroom has 4 single beds in a double bunk bed configuration)

PLEASE NOTE: The electric queen bed lifts and lowers the head, knees and feet, and is not height adjustable. The Electric Hospital Bed is a king single and lowers/raises, as well as raise of head, feet and knees. MINIMUM NIGHT STAY for the hospital bed is 7 nights (as it is 2 person job to set up.)

Property Features

Here is a detailed list. Just remember, we have filled the home with not just the regular bits you’d expect in a holiday rental. We’ve included a lot more. It is also our home away from home, and we want to ensure you feel right at home too. BBQ under the large covered deck with seating for 8. Securely fenced back yard. Washing machine & clothes dryer, the family room filled with books, toys and games. Air conditioning and ducted heating throughout & log fireplace. Off street parking (garage for disabled guests). Free broadband Internet access. Stereo CD system, two TV’s, DVD. Gourmet kitchen dishwasher, 6 burner Stove/Oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer & all the cooking utensils you’ll ever need. Loads of games, picnic equipment, boogie boards.

Local Features

For your exclusive use during your stay, a floating beach wheelchair. Take it from the house to the beach (gentle tidal river ideal for floating in the water, or open ocean for a stroll along the sand, your choice. This enables a person with disabilities to experience the beach at any time with family and friends all year round. The tidal river two blocks from 100 Hitchcock is absolutely perfect for this activity. Gentle waves, and not too deep.

From toddlers to teens, worn-out parents, kid-free parents and couples, you are spoilt for choice with things to do and see. Animal sanctuary, boating, coastal walks and flat bike paths, day spa, fishing. Golf course, pier/jetty, playground, skate park, river estuary, scenic flights & skydiving. An ideal blend of gentle tidal river beaches (perfect for kids to paddle and play) as well as surf beaches, for catching waves, long walks & paddle boarding, and wineries, wineries & wineries! Barwon Heads is a gorgeous location, you may recognise the bridge and beach from the TV series SeaChange. Notably, the Bellarine is a mecca for farm-to-table goodness. Many markets and small farms too. Check out the blog posts on activities in the area here and here

If you are looking for Accessible accommodation Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads is the adjoining suburb.

Accessibility Information:

The following is included at the property:

Portable battery-operated hoist, (byo sling).
Electric hospital styler Hi-Lo bed
Bed pole (Bed stick)
Wide doorways
Roll-in shower, glide under the vanity
Shower commode chair on wheels
Grab bars (fixed as well as adjustable)
Shower Chair (x 2 options)
Toilet chair (x 2 options)
Walking frame
All level access.
Hospital bed
Beach wheelchair at the property. Cruise to the beach from the house
Baby monitor (as accessible wing is at one end of the house, and rest of bedrooms at the other end)
Support worker available

Read what Leanne wrote in her recent blog, where she reviewed the properties accessibility

Blogger “Leanne’s Wheel Life” stayed at 100 Hitchcock recently. Here is what she wrote: CLICK HERE

Assisted Travel Support Available!

Now you can engage a local qualified support worker familiar both with individual care needs and the region. Just as importantly, Heather knows how to have fun! Enhance your holiday experience with us with a unique one on one support service who knows the local area intimately.

Heather can accompany an individual to attend activities or tourist destinations and assist with in-home accommodation support while travel companions may wish to venture out for the day. Rates are based upon NDIS price guide or can be negotiated based upon requirements. We can help organise care for you.

Other Information:

Pets accepted on a case by case basis. The owners are dog lovers too. If your dog is well behaved, and poop collected, they’d love to have he or she stay! Please seek approval before booking- as they request $200 pet bond. It’s refunded in full if there’s no additional cleaning ( pet hair/poop) required. Service dogs allowed at all times. Read more in our blog HERE

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