7 nights for the price of 6
Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong - VIC
Up to 4 Guests Per Booking
PAY ONLY $2540 FOR 7 NIGHT STAY (RRP $3130)
Just because you need a little extra help getting around, it does not mean your wheelchair accessible accommodation has to look like a hospital. That’s why the owners of 100 Hitchcock designed this holiday house to be wheelchair friendly. Enjoy A relaxing holiday with all the luxury touches, and even bring your pet!
This holiday & short term accommodation in 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. A beach wheelchair to also use during your stay.
In Summer, walk just a few minutes to the beach, or use your very own beach wheelchair. While in Winter, laze by the log fire on the huge couch and choose from dozens of DVD’s and games.
Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne on The Bellarine Peninsula, 100 Hitchcock is a true Seachange experience for up to 8 guests.
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. Life jacket provided too. This enables a person with special needs 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.
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 a 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)
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. Life jacket provided too. This enables a person with special needs 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.
(Excludes School and public Holidays)
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