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Residential Caravan Parks in the Frankston area
DISCOVERY CARAVAN PARK, FRANKSTON
1325 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs 3201
Phone: 9786 8355 or 1800 701 661
Permanent accommodation. Rent payable 4 weeks in advance. Application required, references not compulsory, but preferable. Key money: $20 for boom gate key. No pets allowed. Coin laundry, BBQ area and pool, no milk bar; bus stop outside.
COST: Approx cost per week for an on-site cabin: $180 and upward. Electricity and gas is not included in this price.
Web: www.caravanparksofaustralia.com.au
BIG 4 FRANKSTON HOLIDAY PARK
2 Robinsons Road, Frankston South 3199
Phone: 1800 623 491 or (03) 5971 2333
Maximum accommodation 3 months. References: one from employer, two from previous accommodation. No pets allowed. BBQ and pool, camp kitchen, coin laundry, no milk bar; bus stop on Frankston-Flinders Road.
COST: Per week for a cabin: $241 (couple) plus $100 bond. Electricity metered.
Web: www.big4frankston.com.au
GLADESWOOD CARAVAN PARK
200 Nepean Hwy, Seaford 3198
Phone: 9785 1558
Semi-permanent accommodation. Rent payable 2 weeks in advance. Tenants need a reference and fill out an application form. Key money: $5. No pets allowed. Coin laundry, no communal areas, no public transport. No milk bar, but large supermarket close by.
COST: Approx cost per week for an on-site van: $160— $220 for single or couple. Electricity and gas is not included in this price.
DISCOVERY HOLIDAY PARK - CARRUM DOWNS
(Formerly KINGSTON LODGE)
1165 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs 3201
Phone: 9782 1292
Permanent accommodation. Rent payable 5 weeks in advance when moving in. Traceable references: 1 from employer, 1 from previous accommodation. Tenants need to fill out an application. Residents will not be covered by the Residential Tenancy Act for the first 60 days. Key money: $20 for boom gate key. No pets allowed. No drinking and no noise after 10pm. Kiosk; bus stop outside; coin laundry; BBQ and pool.
COST: $195 — $300 per week. Children allowed in two bedroom only. Electricity is not included in this price.
LOG CABIN PARK
355 McClelland Drive (Corner Skye Road), Langwarrin 3910
Phone: 9789 7987
Permanent accommodation. Rent payable 2 weeks in advance when moving in and 4 weeks rent as Bond. References not compulsory but Park is looking for rental history and proof of income. Applicants must have photo ID with application, then have a 60 day trial period. No pets allowed. Coin laundry, BBQ and pool. Milk bar and public transport close by.
COST: $195— $270 for an on-site cabin. Electricity/gas is metered and not included in this price.
Website: www.logcab.com.au
SEAFORD BEACH CABIN PARK
257 Nepean Hwy, Seaford 3198
Phone: 9786 1277
Permanent accommodation with minimum 3 months stay. Rent payable weekly in advance. References preferred. Key money: $410 which includes 1st weeks rent. $150 key deposit to be refunded if tenant gives one week's notice when vacating premises. No pets allowed. Coin laundry. No milk bar or communal area. Train station within walking distance.
COST: From $210 weekly for an on-site van. $50 non-refundable booking fee. Electricity is not included.
Residential Caravan Parks in surrounding areas
SOUTH EAST HOLIDAY VILLAGE
(Formerly BLUE GUM CARAVAN PARK)
29 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights 3196
Phone: 9772 8436
Permanent accommodation (there is an 8 week waiting list). Rent payable weekly, plus 2 weeks advance rent when moving in. Work reference needed. Key money: $50. No pets allowed. Vans are not suitable for children. Kiosk and coin laundry, BBQ's and pools. Public transport outside.
COST: On-site van: $185 — $230 per week. Electricity is not included.
Website: www.sevillage.com.au
DISCOVERY HOLIDAY PARK - CHELSEA
(Formerly CHELSEA GARDENS CARAVAN PARK)
100 Broadway, Bonbeach 3196
Phone: 9772 2485
Permanent accommodation. Rent payable 4 weeks in advance when moving in. References: employer and previous accommodation. Tenants need to fill out an application. Key Deposit $40. No pets allowed. Kiosk, coin laundry, coin BBQ, and swimming pool. 20 min walk to Bonbeach Railway Station.
COST: From $250 per week for a one bedroom cabin. Electricity included in this price.
FIVE WAYS CARAVAN PARK
597 Lower Dandenong Road, Dingley
Phone: 9551 1476
Permanent accommodation. Rent 2 weeks in advance, then payable weekly. Tenants need a work reference and fill out an application. Key money: $20. No pets allowed. Coin laundry. No communal areas, no milk bar. Public transport close by.
COST: On-site van: $165 — $250 per week. Electricity and gas is not included in this price.
SUNDOWNER CARAVAN AND CABIN PARK
870 Princes Hwy, Springvale
Phone: 9546 9587
Permanent accommodation. Rent one week in advance, then payable weekly or fortnightly. Tenants fill out an application. Key money: $20 boom gate; $5 toilet and shower key. No pets allowed. Coin laundry and BBQ. No milk bar. Take-away, supermarket and public transport close by.
COST: Per week for an on-site van: from $130 — $170 for one or two people. Electricity is not included in this price.
Residental Caravan Parks — Mornington Peninsula
DROMANA HOLIDAY AND LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
(Formerly DROMANA
CARAVAN AND TOURIST PARK)
131 Nepean Hwy, Dromana
Phone: 1800 004 055
Permanent accommodation (not always available). Bond $320 in advance, $20 key money. Rent payable weekly. Tenants need a work reference and fill out an application. No pets allowed. Convenience store, coin laundry, BBQ and pool. Walk to public transport.
COST: Self contained units from $150 per week for two people. Electricity and gas is not included in this price.
Website: www.dromanatouristpark.com.au
WESTERNPORT HARBOUR CARAVAN PARK
6 Lumeah Rd, Somerville
Phone: 5977 3344
Seniors park for residents over 45 — with no children. Permanent accommodation (park often has no vacancies). Rent one week in advance, payable weekly or fortnightly. Tenants need a rental reference and fill out an application. No pets allowed. Kiosk and coin laundry, camp kitchen. No public transport close by.
COST: Approx cost per week for an on-site van: $192 for two people. Electricity is included in this price.
Website: www.westernportpark.com
Other Residential Caravan Parks in the Melbourne area
Casey Gardens Residential Village
Fullard Rd, Narre Warren
Phone: 9704 7663
Permanent accommodation (min 28 day stay) in cabin, van or site with ensuite. Bond in advance – Cabin $600, Van $500. Rent payable weekly or fortnightly. Tenants need photo ID with application. No pets allowed. Laundry, pool, basketball court, playground.
COST: 1 bedroom cabin $220.40 per week. Van from $186.
Website: www.caseygardens.com.au
Blue Gum Cabin and Caravan Park Northside
2110 - 2118 Sydney Road (formerly Hume Hwy), Campbellfield, 3061
Phone: 9305 3614
Permanent cabin accommodation, rent payable one week in advance, 2 to 4 weeks bond (depending on cabin choice). Cabins must be inspected personally, application form and references required, no pets allowed. Public transport near entrance, coin laundries, shopping and entertainment and medical centres close by.
COST: Approx cost per week $141 to $184. Electricity and Gas included depending on cabin type.
Website: www.bluegumcaravanpark.com.au
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