This was our first HomeAway visit and I'm sure it will not be our last. The accommodation is clean, very comfortable and equipped beyond our expectations with ceiling fans, aircon, electric cooker with oven, microwave, electric jug, sandwich maker and a comprehensive selection of cooking implements, dining ware and cutlery. Breakfast cereals, milk and bread sufficient for a couple of days is provided.
Equipment and toys are provided to cope with young children.There is an ironing board and iron, a hair dryer in the bathroom and good hot water.
We selected Pia's Place because it is listed as pet friendly. To this end the car port is enclosed at the front by a gated mesh fence and leads out to a garden at the side and rear which has plenty of shade and is dedicated to our furry friends. It was ideal for this purpose.
Although not immediately obvious from the map Pia's Place is in an extremely convenient yet quiet location. There is a convenience store within 2 minutes walk. Within 2 minutes by car is a basic ozzy takeaway which does good fish & chips and burgers and a massive boat launching facility accessing Ross River - 2 x 5 lane ramps & huge car park. 5 mins in the car takes you to an area of restaurants, cafes and pubs along Palmer Street which is close to the Yacht Club and Magnetic Island ferry. A similar distance across the bridge is the CBD, Flinders Mall and numerous bars, coffee shops and eateries. The beach front, Breakwater Marina and Casino are not much further as is access to Castle Hill and Castletown Shopping Centre. Highways to both North & South are readily accessed.
Our only problem was that the map indicates access from Boundary Street to 10th Avenue. which does not exist. Turn right from Boundary St to Saunder's St and take 3rd on the left which is Ninth Lane past St Francis Xavier Church.
I am sure that future visitors will enjoy their stay.