Intrepid 1 3 Intrepid Close Amazing views of Shoal Bay only 100m from the Beach

The property was a nice little apartment close to the beach. While it was a dated block, the bathroom is brand new and the kitchen is well appointed. We would possibly stay again if it were not with this agent and if linen was included, given the price.

There is a vast difference between an agency managed apartment and a host-run property and this agent was TERRIBLE for the following reasons: 1. Before arriving, we were spammed for weeks with over 8 texts and 10 emails saying pretty much the same thing. 2. Despite being told not to give details or payment outside booking.com, this agent required a lot of personal information and CC. 3. We had to pay for linen in a $600+/night property and it was just sitting on the table in the dining room - ie beds were not made up. (Not nice when arriving on Christmas Eve after a 11hr drive!) 4. There was no tea, coffee or milk in the apartment - again, not nice when you’re arriving before a string of public holidays over Christmas. Also, no simple items like salt, pepper or oil. 5. We had to collect keys from the office in town (not near property) and only ONE SET was given, even though the booking was for a family of four. This was especially problematic as you need a key to get in building door - there is no buzzer access! So, people had to keep running keys down to let people coming back from the beach in. Also only key entry to the garage - no buzzer. 6. The property is NOT AIRCONDITIONED and this is not clearly marked. It’s also a walk up - two flights. (There is also no wifi but this is listed in the ad.) DO NOT RECOMMEND RENTING PROPERTY FROM McGrath Real Estate!!

Great location for watching sunsets and sunrises

Internet and no foxtel

Great location between two beaches - one better for smaller kids. Well-appointed, good kitchenware, comfy beds.

Not much the owners can do about this but the birds outside wake you up at around 5am every day.. and with having no WiFi just be aware that mobile connectivity, particularly in busy holiday periods, can be very patchy. We had lots of time without internet which we weren’t expecting because we were just going to use our phones which didn’t work for large periods of time in the day. Again not much the owners can do - just be aware and maybe consider bringing your own form of WiFi device.

Nice and close to the beach

Limited information available about the property prior to arrival in regards to facilities and what was provided. No mention that we had to bring our own tea towel! Unsure if heaters were available so had to contact managing agent who then had to contact owner. Over priced accommodation considering no sheets, towels, bath mat, or tea towels are provided. Booked for 5 guests and only one roll of toilet paper was provided and one tiny cake of soap. Power boards kept tripping small fan heater provided. A kitchen door had fallen off and was leaning against wall in dining area. Having clear information about the property would have made it easier to determine if this property was value for money.