On the Deck @ Shark Bay

Everything about On The Deck @ Sharks Bay was excellent. Our accommodation was spacious, extremely clean and comfortable. It came with a superlative outside under cover totally equipped kitchen and eating area featuring dishwasher, BBQ, fridge etc. To describe Phil and Kerrie as the perfect hosts is no exaggeration. We were invited to join them for sunset drinks while also enjoying the antics of the kangaroos and emus who descended for their dusk dining experience. A highlight for us was a day's off roading through the national park in Phil's Wrangler Jeep. So cool! A highly recommended adventure.

Great service from the moment we arrived – with advice on the area and things to do, suggestions for where to eat and the host, Phil, then making a dinner booking for us. The room was very comfortable and the views from the deck are great. They include breakfast – we just went with the continental option – cereal, juice, toast and fruit - but if you wish they will provide you with bacon, sausage, eggs to cook on the BBQ. The only negative I would mention is that we were woken rather early one morning when another couple cooked their breakfast very early on the BBQ just outside our room (the yellow room).

We had booked 2 nights at this accommodation , in the downstairs room and arrived evening. As we returned from dinner, the bathroom had cockroaches and then we saw loads on the kitchen surface and all over our toiletries. We had to call the owners even though it was late and she sprayed the surface with some insecticide . Unfortunately we had to sleep there that night as we it was too late to book anywhere but we kept all lights open to stop the roaches creeping on our bed. Next day we had to book elsewhere and leave as it spoilt our stay and wasted our time to go to Francois Perron National Park. The owners said they cleaned the room but cockroaches come out at night. We had no problem anywhere else in WA .It was a shame we had to look for another accommodation and pay a high price last minute .

On the Deck @ Shark Bay provides splendid accommodation! We enjoyed three nights in the 'blue room' which was spacious, comfortable, immaculate and very peaceful with a private balcony. Phil and Kerrie are wonderful hosts - so welcoming and kind. Phil was very helpful assisting us with our scheduled trips out and with restaurant recommendations - nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast provisions were extensive and very generous. We really appreciated the routine of ordering provisions the day before and being able to prepare them in our own time - there is a full outdoor kitchen in which to do so. Keen walkers we found the location of the property perfect for a short walk into town in the evenings - we dined two nights at The Old Pearler (not to be missed it's great!). Roos regularly come down in the evening for snacks at sunset - just magical. We loved the sense of community in Shark Bay - everyone was so lovely and friendly. All in all a wonderful trip - a big thank you to Phil and Kerrie for making it so.

As many other reviewers have said, this is a fantastic place to stay. From the arrangements prior to arrival right through to check-out, everything was perfect. We stayed for two nights in the blue room. The room was exceptionally comfortable, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The shared cooking area is also great with just about everything you could need (even the bbq is cleaned for you 😀 unlike anywhere else we have stayed). The breakfast hamper goes beyond anything you could wish for and includes cereals, bread, bacon, sausage, eggs, beans etc, plus juices. Lovely to be able to cook it and sit outside to eat with a view of the bush and the sea beyond. Finally, but most importantly, Phil and Kerrie were amazing hosts - ensuring everything was perfect throughout. Phil gave us great information on the area and other places we were due to visit as part of our trip, helped us light the bbq and, of course, is the person who then cleans it (so that we don’t have to). Phil and Kerrie also take care of the local wildlife with water (20+ months of drought make this essential) so emus and kangaroos visit each evening. Sharing this time with them each day is very special and we would not have missed it for anything. We highly recommend On the Deck to anyone looking to stay in Denham, it’s THE best place to stay 😀

This was by far the most amazing place we have stayed on our whole trip around Australia! The location is absolutely stunning and Phil & Kerrie were so welcoming and friendly, we didn’t want to leave! Everything was perfect, can’t recommend highly enough!!