Zaffiro Beach house accessible accommodation is a three-level dwelling in a quiet neighbourhood street with an accessible swimming pool (hoist provided!).
The house has been modified to include access ramps with the living areas, kitchen, accessible bedroom and bathroom, and bedroom and pool access all on the entry (main) level.
Non- accessible, is the lower-level bedroom is open with two long single beds and the top floor has an additional 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
The upstairs (non-accessible) space is ideal for carers and other family members. It comprises a second master bedroom with a king-size bed, spa and ensuite along with an adjoining children’s bedroom, and the level in which views of the ocean are seen.
This property is suitable for people with mobility issues, and hearing or vision impairment.
Zaffiro Beach House – with accessible accommodation overlooks the stunning blue waters of Sapphire Beach, just 10 minutes from the centre of Coffs Harbour. This three and a half bedroom, three-bathroom house is located in one of Coffs Harbour’s more private beach suburbs – away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas,
By the time you finish reading this, you will know, down to the smallest detail, what to expect on arrival. The owner and manager have truly embraced people with disabilities.
Zaffiro Beach house is a three-level dwelling in a quiet neighbourhood street. The house has been modified to include access ramps with the living areas, kitchen, accessible bedroom and bathroom and pool access all on the entry (main) level. The property has a compendium outlining facilities and the local area, provided in large print format.
Key Accessible Features:
- Accessible pool
- Accessible toilet seat (booster)
- Adjustable grab bars
- On-site disabled parking
- Shower chair
- Step-free access
- Step-free shower
Accessibility details:
Parking – The double carport has an overhead clearance of 2350 mm and a ramp leading to the front door.
Entrance – Clear access to the front double doors, with an opening width of 1610 mm.
Foyer – The double front doors flow to a level open foyer area leading through to the living areas.
The flooring is terracotta tile in the entryway and hardwood timber throughout the living areas.
Living Areas – The foyer flows through to the level, open plan living areas. The living areas comprise of open plan lounge area dining area and kitchen. There is ample clear space to move around or sit. Beyond the lounge area, sliding doors with a ramp leading to the outside BBQ and pool area.
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Accessible Bedroom and Ensuite – Main Level
The accessible bedroom is accessed by turning right at the entrance foyer on the main level. The bedroom is accessed at the end of the corridor to the left, the ensuite is to the right.
The ensuite has an open plan shower and a grab rail near the toilet.
Lounge area
- Fabrication: Leather lounge with backrest and cushions
- The blue leather single lounges are on caster wheels, making it easy to move them around to make extra room if required.
Dining area
The dining and kitchen areas flow seamlessly.
Kitchen
The kitchen is a U shape, with the fridge being located opposite the dishwasher and sink.
Walk-in Pantry
Adjoining the kitchen and dining area is a walk-in pantry.
Pool and BBQ area
The pool and BBQ area are accessed via sliding doors off the main living areas. There is a movable rubber ramp to the sliding door track. The outdoor dining area with 8 seater table, BBQ and pool are through the pool gate. The outdoor dining areas adjoin the pool area, with non-slip tiling.
The pool is fitted with an electric WYMO Pool Hoist.
Distance to the nearest hospital
Coffs Harbour Health Campus 11.9 km, Baringa Private 8.8 km
Activities Around Zaffiro Beach House – Accessible Accommodation
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House. More information HERE
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park – caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance (this includes people using walking frames and mobility aids). They also cater for people who use a wheelchair. They have ramps with handrails, extra-wide doorways, very few steps, accessible toilets & a shower. Click HERE for more info
The National Bunker Cartoon Gallery cater for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance (this includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
They also cater for people who use a wheelchair and for people with high support needs and who travel with a support person. Ramps to the front door, double-opening doors if needed, wide doorways, open-plan gallery space. More info HERE
- The Big Banana is Coffs Harbour’s big attraction (pun intended)
- Explore the parks and beaches
- With many excellent restaurants and cafes, you’ll have plenty to choose from
- More accessible activities HERE.
Beach Wheelchairs
There are two new beach wheelchairs, (1 x child-sized, 1 x adult-sized) available for free short-term hire at Jetty Beach during the summer, including a specially-designed beach mat for people with mobility issues and wheelchair users to provide an accessible pathway over soft sand to the water’s edge.
There is also a beach wheelchair available at Park Beach and Woolgoolga Beach. The property owns 4 beach wheelchairs that they kindly hire out for free. The beach wheelchairs are located at:
- Park Beach: Sandcruiser all-terrain chair
- Woolgoogla Beach: Sandcruiser all-terrain chair
- Jetty Beach: 2 Hippocampe beach wheelchairs
Other beach wheelchairs available for free hire Park Beach: managed by Coffs Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club: 02) 6652 3245 and dial extension 2 to speak to Surf Lifesaving Club admin. If required, Lifeguards on duty at Park Beach can also access the Surf Lifesaving Club wheelchair during patrol hours.
Jetty Beach: managed by Coffs Harbour Yacht Club: 02) 6652 4390.
Sawtell Main Beach: managed by Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club, call The Kiosk: 0499 908 210. Due to the steep beach access at Sawtell, the Club encourages anyone considering using the beach wheelchair to check first if the access is feasible for them.
Swimming Pool Chair Lifts
Pool chair lifts are available at:
- Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool – Phone 02 6652 1779
- Sawtell Swimming Pool – Phone 02 6658 7497
- Woolgoolga Swimming Pool – Phone 02 6654 8291
Coffs Harbour War Memorial Pool is heated, has a pool wheelchair and an electronic hoist. The family change room is fitted with a full-sized change table. Induction for use of this equipment is required.
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