Jonathan
We run 2 cottages in beautiful Montville on the Sunshine Coast. We fell in love with Montville over 20 years ago. The lush landscape, the crisp mountain air, the beautiful historic village, and of course the early morning bird call. I could not believe this was Queensland, it reminded me more of The Cotswolds or The Lake District in England. Many of our guests say the same thing, and like us, fall for the charms of this magical part of the world.
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Jonathan commented,
Hello from Australia. We have had a BIG increase in bookings as soon as we allowed pets. We allow small indoor pets- sure the clean is a bit more involved, but the financial reward is worth the eff...
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Jonathan commented,
We got a 9.6 this year which is our highest score. What did we do differently? Well, for us it is all about detail. Detail and generosity- all of our guests receive a complimentary pack of Bubbles,...
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Jonathan commented,
We are very lucky to be located a few minutes walk away from Montville Village. Fortunately, this has never happened to us, but if it did, I would recommend a little stroll to the village.
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Jonathan commented,
Difficult question. Guests who are respectful and tidy are my favourite. Who are they? Well, they come in all different packages, but for some reason, New Zealanders tend to leave the cottages in t...
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Jonathan commented,
Apple Tree Cottage: A cosy corner in our little Studio, Montville, Australia.
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Jonathan commented,
Our prices are set all year round, so public/school holidays usually fill up fast. Yes, we could price load in the holiday season, but it is our way of 'giving back'.
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Jonathan commented,
A big boost for us has been to allow small indoor animals. Yes, people take advantage and their opinion of what small is may differ to what I perceive small to be. Yes, there is a bit more cleaning...
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Jonathan commented,
Discounting can indicate or give the impression that your business is doing it tough. I think promotions like 'last minute' and 'low season' specials have a purpose that guests can identify with. P...
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Jonathan commented,
Leandri (not sure how to reply directly to your comment). From what our bank advised, the original booking was most likely from a stolen card. No matter how much we want to keep the booking, we hav...
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Jonathan commented,
We 'value add' every stay. We leave a personalized 'Happy Apple' bottle of champagne in the fridge, along with local milk, freshly ground plunger coffee, tea, biscuits and bedside water & Belgi...
