michael beeston

Yes !!!..agree..we have had more cancellations in the past 6 months than ever before..I believe even with my Pricing /Cancelation Policy of 30% deposit and 14 days cancelation notice..it still happens...we are so lucky that we are in a prime location and the cancelation (although a PAIN) does not really effect us that much as we get more new bookings BUT I can completely understand the problem..It is part of the Booking.com Image and Promotion.....they publicize and promote you can book/dont pay and cancel whenever !!!! ..(we have also done the same thing when we went to Argentina...We booked a few hotels,through booking.com, (NEVER paid a deposit??) and then cancelled because we changed travel dates and things...not good BUt that is their Policy and the Hotels/Accommodation places except it)..I STILL say getting a 30 % deposit and 14 days cancelation policy works so so well for us..Yes !! we get some cancellations but not that many and I think it is due to the Policy I stick too......Hope that helps everyone...Take care and all the best.Michael.

We were in Sydney last week with our 2 granddaughters and in 2 weeks we go to Melbourne with the other 3 ..WOW !! This Grandfather stuff is Damn HARD work BUT Wonderful.....hahaha .We have had a few cancellations lately (unusual) but almost immediately re-booked by another guest.....good stuff !!!

Good evening "M" and Katerinka.......Absolutely love the comments and PUT ME ON THE LIST to meet you two......it has been a while since I have been writing as EVERYTHING is Brilliant and NO Problemas at all !!!..Almost 100 10,s in a row ..not many to go..we are bloody busy busy and its Winter !!!!........bring it on !!!! ( we have been getting a lot of personnel bookings through worde of mouth and return guests.) We have stopped with Airbnb and Stayz..as Booking.com is Brilliant.

"M"...one day Inshalla...............

so glad..we also wish we were there............off to Melbourne/Sydney next week to see the Grandchildren BUT off to the Beach this afternoon..........................Yippie !!!y next week..time to see the Grandchildren.

Hi "M"..say a big hello to Laura from us and enjoy...

Champagne (we can't call it that in Aussie but sparkling wine in a Champagne bottle !!)

We buy an Aussie Sparkling called Yellowglen Pinot Noir Chardonnay (same wines as Champagne) its very very nice

750 Mil bottle ,,normally Australian $17.00 but we buy 4 dozen at a time so we get it for Average $9/10 per bottle.

Your 3 litre is AMAZING !!! price..Have fun with Laura and we are out for Mothers Day today and yes !!.a few Champagnes hahaha.

Rita went shopping yesterday to the local supermarket and these are some of the food items converted to Pounds.Enjoy....

1. Milk (2 litres) 1 pound

2.potatoes (2 kilos) 3 pound

3.Apples (Royal 1kg) 1.80 pence

4.Butter (500gram) 2.77pence

5. Rump Steak (1 KG) 12.40pence

6. Sausages Beef(Thick 1 kg) 3.50 pence

7. Sugar (2 kg) 1 pound

8. chicken drumsticks (1 kg) 1.60 pence

9.Case of Beer (lager 30 cans x 375) 24 Pound

Just an indication of average Aussie prices............Bacon(average 3 pound per kilo..can be cheaper or more expensive dependant on the cut)

"M" what are the prices for similar in Greece ?/ and Katerinka in the Philippines ??..curious to say the least.

Hi Craigmoniecottage...................Thanks and yes I used to make my own wine hahaha but not anymore !!!......................I agree our place and its luxury is a bit out of place in Surfers.there are 1,000s of apartments and Hotels...Surfers Paradise is the most visited tourist place in Australia..a bit like California.............so we have to ALMOST compete on prices, some of the prices on the tourist strip are incredibly low..like $160 a night for 4 people for 2 days.Not worth it !!..Backpackers rates..............We could charge $340 per night BUt would only get 40 or 50 people a year so we also have to be competitive, although our prices are normally much higher than the opposition and we ONLY have either 1 or 2 people MAX staying, Honeymooners/Anniversary/Business people/Overseas guests..Chinese/Asian/Russian stuff like that...not many Brits as its too expensive so they go for the Cheapest normally (haha..its true)..Also we were in the UK last year and bloody expensive compared to Aussie..........I think a McDonalds hamburger costs something like 3 or 4 Pound ??..in Aussie 30%cheaper and a Pint in a Surf Club equal to 3 Pound..how much a pint in the Uk..say London/Cardiff.??..Petrol in Aussie (average) 65 pence per litre....its gettingf colder in Surfers as well....night time 12 degrees daytime still 26 (lovely) Not really a winter at all..........The Surfers Paradise Surf Clubs offer breakfast Buffet (as much as you can eat for are you ready !!!...........6 Pound !!!! includes eggs/bacon/orange juice/toast/cereal EVERYTHING...........that's one of the reasons we don't do any breakfast for the guest..Great talking to you and hope this helps a bit with the comparison. We found the Uk bloody expensive. !!!.For instance what is the hourly rate for a cleaner in the Uk(average.........here in Aussie its 14/15 Pounds)