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Canal living with private beach, boat ramp, pontoon, fishing and kayaks.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tweed Heads, NSW
  • Kirra Beach
    3 min drive
  • Scale Seafoods
    13 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station
    23 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    5 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canal living with private beach, boat ramp, pontoon, fishing and kayaks.

“Anchor on The Bowsprit” is only 7 minutes from the Gold Coast International airport. It’s central to both the Gold Coast and the Northern Rivers NSW. A perfect location to access a range of enjoyable activities.

You have your own private beach, fishing off our pontoon and kayaking gear to enjoy. Also a place to launch and store your boat, ready to access the Tweed River. Please see dimensions below.

“Anchor on The Bowsprit” is a large, private, lockable, light and inviting space. It has all the comforts of home, with every extra thing you could possibly need.
Access is by stairs to the second level of our home. Paul and I live downstairs in our own private space.
The large balcony overlooks the canal and has relaxing sun lounges, barbecue, table and chairs.
Side access for small boats to launch into the canal. A pontoon to fish from, or to feed the fish your scraps. Your own beach and kayaks to enjoy.
Floor Area is 103.0 m2. Balcony Area is 35 m2.
Free parking for two vehicles on the property with your own private entrance and self check in. Enjoy the entire space upstairs and have side access to the boat ramp, beach and pontoon. There is a Porta Cot, Full length bed rail for a King Single bed, High chair and safety gate for the top of the stairs. We welcome young families with a variety of toys, games, books, DVD’s and baby/ toddler dinner ware.

We have two adult and two children size kayaks with life jackets and paddles. Storage for two E bikes and some fishing and picnic gear to borrow.

Boat access to launch at the side of the property is restricted to the following maximum dimensions of trailer and boat.
Width: Maximum 2.5 meters
Height: Maximum 2.29 meters

Children and non swimmers should be supervised at all times.
Licence number
PID-STRA-41581v
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Kirra Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kirra Beach and a few minutes from Gold Coast Skydive
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tweed Heads apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Karen Challand and Paul Blom

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1109 sq ft (103 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-41581, 2485

Canal living with private beach, boat ramp, pontoon, fishing and kayaks. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIE NARELLE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Julie
My husband and I stayed at Karen's apartment. It has everything you need to get away without going out all the time. Easy access to getting there. Would highly recommend it for anyone to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved having the kayaks to use and how close it was to the airport. Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break away
We had a really nice time. Lots to do with toys for babies, games for kids and young at heart. Friendly host who went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back again one day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bowsprit
Our overall experience was fantastic. Karen was clear with her communication of what to expect and how to access the unit. The place itself was lovely! It really felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect for my brother and me. Even the drizzly weather didn’t bother us. We were not on holidays but in Tweed to visit our Mum in a nursing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect home away from home.
The property and location was amazing, there was no detail overlooked, it had everything you need for a long stay and more. My family and I had an amazing stay, the beds were extremely comfortable, the kitchen had everything you could possibly need, the beauty of the sunsets and sunrises from the balcony were stunning.... we even got to see dolphins at dusk on the kayaks provided at the property. Not to mention the hosts were lovely and extremely accommodating. Thank you Karen and Paul for allowing us to stay at your property, it was an experience the kids will remember for a long time, they already miss the friends they made next door and cannot stop talking about the dolphin experience. 10/10 stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for wedding weekend
We had a fantastic stay at Karen and Paul's property. We were travelling for a weekend wedding at Carool which was an easy 20 minute drive away. The beds were very comfortable and the apartment contained everything we could need. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bowsprit
We had a wonderful stay, Karen was very warm and welcoming. Highly recommended for a family, if the chance pops up we will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
tweed holiday
We stayed with Karen for a week and a half. It was delightful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need and more!
Clean, well presented and comfortable unit. Host is very friendly and accommodating. Has thought of all the extra's from toiletries to fishing and kids toys. We were so pleased with our stay, would love to stay again on our next visit! Thanks Karen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute treat!
Karen and Paul operate a quintessential short-term rental...the 'penthouse suite', as we called it. Clean, bright and airy with a view, it was a comfortable stay we were sad to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We really loved our stay here. Karen was a friendly host and the property had everything we needed. Fabulous kitchen if you like cooking. Everything was exceptionally clean. Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabella j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We never ended up using all the facilities. But was a beautiful place. So welcoming. Me and the kids enjoyed our time immensely and happy stay again if we come back this way
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023