Letter from Boreen Point Real Estate 2A WOONGAR ST

                                    BOREEN POINT REAL ESTATE
                                    56 Tewah Road
                                    Boreen Point QLD 4565

                                             0475 431 125
                                             [email protected]
                                             boreenpointrealestate.com




To Whom It May Concern,

I express my gratitude for the opportunity to address the submissions received from residents of Boreen
Point regarding the 'Proposed Development Application' Ref. MCU23/0019 for material change of use -
'Whole House STA' for 2a Woongar St Boreen Point.

It is important to note that a significant portion of these submissions were made by individuals residing
outside the immediate vicinity of the aforementioned property.
In the event that the application is successful, Boreen Point Real Estate would assume the role of
managing agency for the aforementioned property.
Boreen Point Real Estate is a locally based, family-operated business that currently oversees the opera-
tions of eight approved Short-Term Accommodations (STAs) in Boreen Point. All our approved STAs have
appropriate signage in front, and contact details are easily accessible for anyone wishing to contact
Council's hotline to submit complaints.
As the principal of Boreen Point Real Estate, I assure you that we consistently adhere to the Code of
Conduct for STAs. The Code of Conduct is deeply ingrained within our organization, and as residents
and professionals working in Boreen Point, we are always available and located just minutes away from
all our STAs in the area. During the booking process, guests are required to accept and abide by the
Code of Conduct at all times. They receive a copy of the code before their arrival and a laminated
printout is available in every STA.

Allow me to address and refute the raised concerns as follows:

1.      Concerns about tourist behaviour and the potential for disruptive activities:
        It is essential to recognize that tourists and visitors who come to destinations like Boreen Point
        are typically water sports enthusiasts, sailors, and families with children.
        Boreen Point is not known as a party destination.
        The area is characterized by a serene atmosphere, with lights typically dimmed by 7 pm and
        residents retiring by 9 pm.
        Throughout my tenure at Boreen Point Real Estate, and since assuming ownership of the
        business, there has never been an instance of a "Party House" situation.
        It is important to understand that activities such as occasional barking, children playing in a
        small pool, families engaging in card games on the deck, infants crying, the nearly silent hum of
        a pool pump, or leaving an internal hall light on for ease of access to the bathroom are part of
        normal life and experienced by most people. Unfortunately, these trivial matters have been used
        as grounds for complaints. At Boreen Point Real Estate, we maintain a comprehensive logbook
        in which we record all complaints, including the time, date, complainant, and detailed actions
        taken to address them. It is noteworthy that the majority of complaints originate from the same
        individuals who express disapproval of such commonplace behaviours.

2.      Fire pit and wildfire concern:
        “Firstly, it should be acknowledged that individuals renting short-term accommodations in rural
        areas often enjoy gathering around a fire pit.”
        However, it is important to note that none of our STAs provide fire pits as an amenity. All forms of
        fires, without exception, are strictly prohibited in our STAs. Any violation of this policy would
        result in immediate eviction without a refund. and Conditions, which guests agree to upon
        booking.
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