Checklist: big family or group of up to six adults, absolute beachfront property, heritage home with all mod cons, close to transport, walk to shops/restaurants & bars but without breaking the bank. Seems impossible, but this unicorn property is yours. This grand three bed, two bath home is just across the road from South Cottesloe Beach & has all the space, comfort & amenities you need for that unforgettable vacation, milestone birthday celebration, friends’ reunion, or for no reason at all. The spacious beach house of your dreams is now within reach and ready to book for that special family holiday, gathering of friends, epic dinner party sleepover, school reunion, a place to relax or be creatively inspired… you find the occasion, we have the venue. All of your needs are catered for here in this turn-of-the-century heritage California-style bungalow featuring three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms on the strip with Perth’s famous and iconic beach, Cottesloe. Built in 1907, ‘Bonavista’ (meaning beautiful view) welcomes you with a federation-era style from the minute you enter past the stylish front gardens and step foot on the warm tones of the jarrah solid wood floorboards. From the moment you drop your bags and breathe in the sea air, feel your whole body breathe out in this seaside haven. After a comfortable night sleeping on luxe linens and comfortable beds it’s time to gather your tribe in the kitchen – early birds may have already grabbed their favourite board and headed in for a surf, or joined the locals for their daily constitutional beach stroll. Reconvene over a cuppa and make yourselves breakfast in the modern, stylish kitchen that has retained its rustic charms. Unleash your inner domestic god or goddess in this generous and expansive kitchen, complete with floor to ceiling pantry, full size gas hob and oven plus microwave oven, and huge fridge featuring ice dispenser in the door for easy entertaining. From here the choice is yours, to dine al fresco in the beautiful and entirely private back courtyard under olive trees in dappled shade, dine comfortably inside or out on the terrace, watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean – a true West Coast tradition. The house is cooled by sea-breezes, including the famous Fremantle Doctor that makes house calls most afternoons, which means that although the house is fully serviced by several split-system, reverse-cycle air conditioning units, although being so close to the ocean and in such a temperate, Mediterranean climate, the owners say they rarely need them. The central living space is warm and inviting and featuring rare original fixtures and fittings that will delight heritage buffs. Enjoy the large TV complete with Netflix streaming or commence your digital detox by picking a book from the well-stocked bookshelf or delight your guests by playing the beautiful German upright piano. Catch up on your washing mid-trip in one of the two fully-appointed bathrooms featuring washer and dryer while you soak in the emerald green claw foot tub as the light streams in through the antique, coloured glass windows. Rest easy in your choice of three large bedrooms featuring queen sized beds – perfect for an inter-generational family or three mature couples, plus sofa beds in the living room if needed. There is parking for one car on site and untimed, free street parking. From the front door, you are a hop, skip and jump straight into the Indian Ocean. Walk up Marine Parade and you are in range of a delicious gelato/smoothie from Red Spoon, relaxed Italian at Il Lido, as well as local bottle shops, a general store and a large and accessible playground that is perfect for families. Victoria Street train station is one minute's walk away. The shopping strip of Cottesloe is nearby including the upmarket Napoleon Street strip with boutiques, burgers, excellent coffee and one of Perth’s best providores, The Boatshed Market. Your greatest challenge for this property is beating out other potential guests to secure your stay as this gem will book up quickly.