Guest alanmarybella Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 hello all, just a quickie! In an ideal world, we would have both! Looking at house prices, we have realised that we could afford either a house that is 5 minutes drive from the beach with no swimming pool, or, a house that is 30 minutes drive from the beach but with a pool. What do people think the most important thing is? What would you use the most? we have a dog, so walking on doggy beach would be a great thing to do. Many thanks, alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mallam Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Swimming pool all day long......I started to dislike the beach after a few months with sand sticking in every orifice, people in your face, jellyfish in the sea....give me my own pool with a lounger by the side a book in my hand and a drink in my hand....ohhh and the ashes on the radio :notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If it was a straight choice between the two i might agree with mallam,mainly because me bird loves swimming,but i'd go with nearer the beach,a pool can allways be achieved later down the line if you have the land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burchos Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 A pool for me and the kids everytime. OH would prefer the beach - house with great Ocean view - he wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Most houses seem to be within 30 minutes or nearer to the beach............. which is really close to us living 100km away here in the uk and a pool is a must for us, as wel as a jacuzzi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 11 years with the Pacific, well, a bit of it only 200 metres away...Fabulous! Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alanmarybella Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 anymore out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 ....................gotta be a pool........................warm summer nights...............floating in the pool.................glass of wine......[plastic].....clear starry sky..............don't know whats lurking in the sea at night.............:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moirclan Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 i over look the ocean and i have a pool , i spend a lot of time in the pool and just look at the ocean , i dont go there very often at all when its hot ive had midnight swims , i wouldnt go in the ocean at midnight id be shark feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Are you prepared to maintain a pool? Had one once, biggest pain in the backside ever, couldn't wait to get away from the bloody thing. Upside is you'll never get stuck in a rip and end up in new Zealand with a pool, downside is they go green every time it rains and you don't get huge exercise walking around them. Downsides with living near the beach too; smaller blocks, more crowds on weekends and stuff goes rusty more easily, but you can walk in isolation and watch the sun rise, take a fishing rod, walk the dogs. beach every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moirclan Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 i wouldnt say all blocks by the beach are small im on 900sqm its a decent size , but your right lots of things rust and wooden garden furniture requires more maintenance, in the mornings you wake up and there is a fine layer of salt on your car, especially if there has been a mist, your limited to what you can grow plant wise in your garden , ive lost so many plants / trees because of the salt in the air , the limestone under ground or the strong winds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 we have a beach 10 min walk away and hardly go there as the sea is cold but when stayng at my sister in laws - its a job to get us out of the pool. Go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Some beaches don't allow dogs (specific dog beaches), we have a pool and tend not to go to the beach as much (about 20 mins away for us) .... great after work in summer, get home and right into the pool to cool down. We don't have a huge pool so not too difficult to maintain, we changed it over to salt water which has been much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keily Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 defo a pool for us ....on the odd occassion we have been on the beach ...the sand was soooo hot to walk on [summer] and can get a bit windy ...nothing like a dip in the pool on a hot summers night :biggrin: mrs keily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PontePom Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 We love going to the beach and swimming in the sea and at the local beach opposite Charis Seafood restaurant there is a pool off from the beach area and it's fantastic to swim in. We're planning to install an above ground pool at our rental in time for summer but our weekend swim will still be the best but we'll have the option of the pool when we need it especially on the warm evenings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufont Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Pool definitely, no jelly fish or rips to contend with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Pool for me whilst the kids are young as you can get some shade on it. Beach within 20-30 mins would be fine for weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moirclan Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 the other problem with the beach is unless its a main beach there are no life savers or shark watchers , if you get caught in a rip , ,,, it would be nasty my daughter was at oceaanreef beach a few years ago with a boy friend when they saw a fin , both walked on water almost to get back to the beach a day later it was sighted further towards the city , cured her of the ocean for a while [ but not the beach !!!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 the other problem with the beach is unless its a main beach there are no life savers or shark watchers , if you get caught in a rip , ,,, it would be nasty my daughter was at oceaanreef beach a few years ago with a boy friend when they saw a fin , both walked on water almost to get back to the beach a day later it was sighted further towards the city , cured her of the ocean for a while [ but not the beach !!!lol Which are the safest beaches for kids around Perth ie shallow, no surf lifeguards etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moirclan Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Mullaloo beach is pretty safe because they have watchers and the waves are not to rough yanchep lagoon is great for young kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry & Melanie Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 A pool for me....hands down....every time. We just got a house with a pool for the first time, and love it. The kids love it too and are in it most night after school. I just love sitting around on the patio, watching the kids have fun in the pool with a sundowner in hand...bliss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Beach every time. Pools are for swingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry & Melanie Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Beach every time. Pools are for swingers. Jeez, don't tell Terry that....he'll be wanting a party!!!!:wink::Randy-git: Melanie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemalbec Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Not sure about other cities, but Sydney has about 20 rock pools. Safe from jelly fish, sharks, and rips, and right next to the beach. Plus Merewether beach in Newcastle has the largest in the southern hemisphere. Safe for kids too. http://blog.panedia.com/2009/09/28/sydney-rock-pools-virtual-tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoman Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Jeez, don't tell Terry that....he'll be wanting a party!!!!:wink::Randy-git:Melanie x You realise i now looking for rentals without a pool, i feel too awkward inviting pals over for weekend. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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