To be read in context and reference to Casa Moginar's "Holiday Short Term Rental Contract Booking Terms and Conditions". It is important to read Annexe A – Property Description before signing and returning the booking contract; including home utilities, heating, wifi, facilities and amenities to make an informed decision.
1) It essential to arrive in Talara in daylight hours to meet our property representative to be guided to the property for the first time. Better to see the route in clear daylight, especially on narrow sections.
2) Although, the roads do not have 'Italian Job' movie style cliff drops, due to it's rural location the nearest village is a 10 minutes drive via a narrow concreted farm road (tight single track using passing points) with a very tight Z-bend hairpin bend, drainage humps and grooves to manoeuvre - not for nervous or new drivers. Please visit our Visitor Review page where guests have commented it's taken them just a couple of journeys to become more familiar with the Z-bend before taking it in their stride. Every guest has said the breath taking panoramic views, peace and tranquillity are worth it!
3) Off the grid-energy property:
'Off Grid' property means all heating and mains voltage is provided by our own self contained battery powered system using solar energy, a wind turbine with short (for high useage) diesel generator battery top-ups, and waste in managed by an on-site septic tank system. The batteries providing the mains voltage are stored in a secured powerhouse, which has pros and cons;
- Advantages; the system is completely integrated, therefore, provides a more reliable supply of electricity than some local rural mains service providers.
- Disadvantage; hot water is drawn from the solar heated tank in the powerhouse. Allow 2-3 minutes for the hot water to pull through pipes for first morning/evening shower. Top Tip/ in the sink run the hot water tap while you brush you teeth for 2 mins, when you feel it start to warm then turn on the shower!
- Consideration; the house is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, modern appliances and SMART TV. However, simultaneous high level energy consumption has to be considered to ensure a comfortable experience. If multiple large appliances like dishwasher and oven run at the same time this can trip the generator in hot summer months. Stagger dishwasher, washing machine and oven use.
- Our local representative can be contacted should unusual energy issues arise with the powerhouse.
4) Not suitable for individuals with allergies to dogs, Casa Moginar is listed as a pet friendly property and owner has a dog. Even though we provide separate covers for sofas to pet owners, and state dogs are not allowed in sleeping areas, for your comfort if you suffer from allergic reactions to pet hair Casa Moginar may not be suitable. We currently have a 50:50 split of bookings that do/do not include dogs - please see reviews stating excellent cleanliness.
~ Pet owners must collect dog faeces (heces) is canine waste bags, store is designated bin outside until they are removed from property and disposed of correctly in village council waste black bins. furnishing.
~ Dog faeces (heces) must removed from the property - never kicked or thrown off plateau slopes.
5) The property is suitable for a family with a baby but not suitable for toddlers and younger children (2-12 years) due to the steep nature of the land falling away from the plateau and terrace the house is built on. Once children are old enough to understand danger prevention, it again becomes suitable for a family holiday. The spacious 2 acre plateau above the house offers is a large area for children to explore and play with adult supervision. Thick soles slip on sandals are needed walking on summer sharp wild-grass.
6) Heightened risk of forest fire;
~ Non smoking property to strictly ensure no possible throwing of cigarettes/cigar butts on the ground to protect dry grassland and avoid smell on soft furnishing.
~ Outdoor fires and/or fire-pits are prohibited by local law from March to October.
~ Should a fire start due to any guest’s inadvertent actions incur a local fine, full cost will be covered by the primary guest additional to damage deposit.
~ Lecrin Valley and nearby villages suffered an extensive fire in September 2022, taking 5 days to contain and resulting in 5,000+ hectares of devastation. You may witness overhead views of local Forestry Fire Protection helicopter pilots practicing manoeuvres scooping and dropping water from the reservoir.
7) No items should be removed from the property with the temporary exception of beach towels.
8) The Property will be thoroughly cleaned prior to the arrival of each client, including touch surface disinfectant. When leaving the lead guest's responsibility to leave the property tidy and in a good housekeeping care condition at the end of the rental stay; all crockery, cutlery and cookware clean returned to storage or clean in dishwasher (door open), fridge empty, waste bins empty with refuse taken to village council bins.
Please refer to our Rental Charges web page for more information regarding the housekeeping security bond, which covers what is and is not included for your comfort as part of your fees.