Welcome to Quiet Corners of Australia. This is a shared accommodation property. Guests occupy private furnished bedrooms and share the kitchen, lounge, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. Your cooperation with these house rules ensures a peaceful, safe, and enjoyable stay for everyone.
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Respect for Other Guests
- Treat all guests and the host with courtesy and respect at all times.
- Be mindful of noise levels, especially in shared spaces — kitchen, lounge, bathrooms, and hallways.
- Do not enter another guest's bedroom without invitation.
- Shared spaces should be left clean and tidy after use.
- Disputes between guests must be resolved respectfully. Contact the host if assistance is needed.
- Racial, religious, or personal harassment of any kind will result in immediate termination of stay without refund.
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Pet Rules
- Pets are NOT permitted inside the house at any time.
- Guest pets may only be accommodated by prior written arrangement with the host.
- The property has 3 resident outdoor dogs — guest pets must be compatible and introduced carefully.
- Approved guest pets are restricted to designated outside areas only.
- Pet owners are fully responsible for their animal's behaviour and any damage caused.
- A pet fee applies to all stays involving guest pets.
- Any pet found inside the house will result in immediate termination of stay.
Bringing a pet without prior approval is a breach of house rules and grounds for immediate eviction.
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Events & Gatherings
- No parties, events, or large gatherings are permitted on the property.
- Guests may have one visitor at a time, with prior approval from the host.
- Visitors must not stay overnight unless booked and paid as an additional guest.
- The maximum occupancy for each room must not be exceeded at any time.
Unapproved gatherings will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of any remaining stay amount.
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Smoking & Vaping
- Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the house and on all covered outdoor areas.
- Smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor open-air areas, well away from windows and doors.
- Cigarette butts must be disposed of in the receptacles provided — never on the ground or in gardens.
- Any evidence of indoor smoking will incur a deep-cleaning fee charged to the guest.
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Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM — 7:00 AM daily.
- During quiet hours: no loud music, TV, phone calls, or disruptive noise inside or outside the house.
- Use headphones when watching content late at night.
- Guests arriving or departing late must do so quietly.
- Outside of quiet hours, reasonable noise is acceptable — please remain considerate of others.
Healthcare workers and shift workers are common guests. Please be especially mindful of those sleeping during the day.
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Photography & Filming
- Do not photograph or film other guests without their explicit consent.
- Photography of the property for personal or social media use is permitted.
- Commercial photography or filming requires written permission from the host.
- Do not share images or content that identify other guests without their consent.
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Room Occupancy
- Single Room: Maximum 1 guest. No exceptions.
- Double Room A: Maximum 2 guests (queen bed).
- Double Room B: Maximum 2 guests (queen bed).
- Only the registered guest(s) may sleep in the booked room.
- Guests must not move furniture between rooms or rearrange shared spaces.
- Each guest is responsible for keeping their private room clean and tidy.
Room names on this website match exactly those listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and VRBO — Single Room | Double Room A | Double Room B | Woody House By QCOA.
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Bathroom & Toilet Use
- Bathrooms are shared between all guests — please be considerate of waiting times.
- Leave the bathroom clean after every use. Wipe down surfaces, hang towels, and remove personal items.
- Only flush toilet paper — no wet wipes, sanitary products, or other items.
- Report any plumbing issues or blockages to the host immediately.
- Shower time should be kept reasonable during peak morning periods.
- Long hair: please use a drain catcher and remove hair after showering.
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Water Use
- The property uses tank water — please be conservative with water use.
- Do not leave taps running unnecessarily.
- Report any leaks or dripping taps to the host promptly.
- Water usage is included in your stay — please don't waste it.
Woodchester is a rural area. Tank water conservation is important for the entire property.
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Laundry Use
- Laundry facilities are available for guest use — please check with the host for access.
- Do not leave laundry in machines overnight or block others from using them.
- Remove your laundry promptly when finished.
- Use only the provided or recommended detergent in the correct amounts.
- Any damage to laundry equipment caused by misuse will be charged to the guest.
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TV & Wi-Fi Use
- Wi-Fi is included in all stays — for personal use only, not commercial or business redistribution.
- Do not share the Wi-Fi password with non-guests.
- The shared TV and streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, SBS) are for all guests to share.
- Please do not change or save passwords on shared streaming accounts.
- Volume on shared TV must respect quiet hours (off or very low after 10:00 PM).
- Refer to the TV & Wi-Fi House Manual for setup instructions and troubleshooting.
Wi-Fi Network: Activ8me-18EAE3 | Password: 1BBFDD65
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Fault Reporting
- Report any faults, damage, or maintenance issues to the host as soon as they are noticed.
- Do not attempt to repair appliances, plumbing, or electrical faults yourself.
- If something was damaged accidentally, please be honest and notify the host immediately — this is always appreciated and handled fairly.
- Unreported damage discovered after checkout may be charged to the guest.
- In case of emergency (fire, gas leak, medical), call 000 first, then contact the host.
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Host Contact
- Your host is Anoop — available via WhatsApp or phone during reasonable hours.
- For non-urgent matters, WhatsApp is preferred.
- For urgent issues (safety, security, emergency maintenance), call directly on 0402 745 853.
- The host aims to respond to all messages within a few hours.
- Please do not contact the host for issues that can wait until the next day, outside of quiet hours.
Questions? Contact Anoop
Your host at Quiet Corners of Australia — Woody House By QCOA