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Scallywag - Griffens Marina Blanchetown
CD Player | Dishwasher | DVD Player | Fresh Drinking Water | Heating / Air Conditioning | LCD / Plasma TV(s) | Refrigerator | Sun Canopy | Washing Machine
Griffens Marina Blanchetown, South Australia 5357
Postal Address PO Box 34, Blanchetown SA 5357
Our Houseboats for Hire
Scallywag
2 - 4 Berth 2 Bedrooms
Prices starting from: $950.00
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Welcome
Come aboard and enjoy Scallywag houseboat, perfect for a relaxing escape or romantic getaway for two with that special someone!
Modern,light and airy, Scallywag has two spacious bedrooms, and a host of features to enhance your holiday experience.
A large living area with panoramic windows enable you to enjoy the magnificent scenery in style, or relax outdoors with a cool drink as you meander up the river.
The well equipped kitchen and hooded bbq ensure you can cater for every need, and the kitchen sink has the best views around!!!
Enjoy the superb sunsets from the comfort of your sun lounge on the top deck, or sit your rod in the holder and watch the pelicans glide by.
Scallywag is also very economical to run, very easy to handle and a breeze to drive.
We invite you to come and see us soon, and share our special part of the Murray!
Start planning your next holiday – good availability for spring or start planning for summer 2013…call or email now!
Facilities / Features
Scallywag is a beautifully appointed houseboat and includes the following features:
*LCD TV,DVD,CD
*Free to air satellite TV
*Music piped throughout boat
*Comprehensive library of books, dvd’s etc
*Dishwasher
*Washing machine
*Evap air conditioner and gas heating
*Upper sun protective canopy
*Rod holders,shrimp net
*Extra pillows,blankets,quality bed linen
Testimonials
Scallywag has been a gem, a home from home. Well worth the trip from England. S Cliff UK
*A surprise from my husband for our 10th anniversary- had a great time together, around camp fires at night, a wonderful houseboat trip. S.R Melbourne
*This part of the Murray is sensational… H.W Fullarton
*Oh my gosh, I think we are addicted! D.K Kapunda
*Scallywag excellent vessel, very comfortable, everything you could need and more, the scenery was awesome. L.N Salisbury East
*Had the most wonderful, romantic 30th anniversary J.H Inglewood
*We had a fabulous time, we love this little Scallywag. L H Beachport
*Scallywag amazingly equipped-everything onboard you needed. J.T. Rosslyn Park
*Had a ball – this is paradise.Scallywag had everything we needed, and was a pleasure to drive. Big thanks to Don, Miriam and the team W.H Fairview Park
Floorplans
Scallywag has 2 bedrooms, the middle room can split into single beds if required.
The top deck is a great spot to unwind at the end of the day, and has an outdoor setting and two sun lounges.
Rates and Conditions
| Scallywag | Week end | Mid week | Long week end | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off peak ( June, July, Aug) | $950.00 |
$1050.00 |
$1100.00 |
$1200.00 |
| Normal (Sept - May exc Xmas school hols) | $1000.00 |
$1100.00 |
$1250.00 |
$1400.00 |
| Peak ( Xmas/Jan school hols | $1200.00 |
$1350.00 |
$1400.00 |
$1590.00 |
| Easter | $1600.00 |
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| Deposit | $300.00 |
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| Bond | $500.00 |
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| New Years Week | $1700.00 |
WEEKEND HIRE FRIDAY 3.00PM – MON 10.00AM
MID WEEK HIRE MON 3.00PM – FRI 10.00AM
WEEK HIRE MON – MON or FRI – FRI 3.00PM – 10.00PM
Other times by arrangement only.
Scallywag is subject to standard Houseboat Hirers Association Conditions of Hire and Cancellation Policy.
Contact Details and Location
Scallywag is moored at Griffens Marina Blanchetown
Don and Miriam Griffen
Griffens Marina
9131 Sturt Highway, Blanchetown
South Australia
Phone: 08 8540 5250
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