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THE SHACK - GOOLWA CENTRAL

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Stairs lead down to a wide, sandy beach with ocean views.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, dining area, and comfortable bed, featuring a large painting above the headboard.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with a covered patio featuring a round table and a single chair, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil lawn.
Stroll along the winding pathway to a serene park area surrounded by lush greenery and a majestic tree.
Docked boats reflect off the calm water, surrounded by residential buildings and trees.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Goolwa, SA
  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Goolwa Motor Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Goolwa

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage and Goolwa Museum. Goolwa Wharf Markets and Steam Exchange Brewery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Artworx Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 14 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe' De Carlo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Port Elliot Chicken Run - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Cafe on the Wharf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Goolwa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE SHACK - GOOLWA CENTRAL

Bright, modern newly refurbished open plan 1 bedroom shack, perfect place for a couple wanting a relaxing weekend away.

Stroll down to the towns Alfresco cafe, shops, restaurants & Murray River or simply relax at home with a BBQ.

Equipped with a kitchenette that provides a microwave, air fryer and hot plate (no oven) modern furniture inside & out. Two entertaining areas with BBQ and Webber. Note w/c is under main roof, access from side carport.

This shack caters for humans and their pets offering a large fully enclosed yard with ample parking space for cars and boats. Side carport with side access into home. No WIFI sorry!

Explore the Fleurieu Peninsulas many tourist attractions from food and wine trials + markets to fantastic cycle rides. Port Elliot to Victor Harbour are in close driving distance or leave the car at home and take the Cockle Train to either town and explore on foot.

Next door 1 bedroom stone cottage available for rent too. Great opportunity to combine family holidays alongside each other. Own private yard and pet friendly. Message me re booking (The Old Cottage & the shack as a package)

If you should require just one nights accommodation please contact me and we may be able to accommodate your request.

Property manager

Natalie Robinson

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Shack Goolwa North House
Shack Goolwa North
The Shack Goolwa North Goolwa
The Shack Goolwa North Private vacation home
The Shack Goolwa North Private vacation home Goolwa
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THE SHACK - GOOLWA CENTRAL Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy

Everything needed supplied, very comfy bed, 10 minute walk to the main street, easy access, nice and quiet. Woul dstay again no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend break

needed a peaceful weekend …needed tv and DVD player.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying at The Shack. It’s cosy inside and local to Goowla town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

simon p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok and the dogs enjoyed it but maybe a little overpriced considering you have to go outside in the cold to go to the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Found it quite good size yard could have had somewhere to hang clothes.

Property was in short distance to main street not far fro Middleton and Pt Elliot
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Great base to explore the area

Great location to stay with dogs. Everything you need to relax, close to all the attractions the town has to offer. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Murray

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
An adequate one bed, open plan room with good bathroom and general facilities. However ... to use the toilet, you must leave the room, go outside through the carport, to the toilet. Unsatisfactory, inconvenient, and potentially unsafe at night - and NOT mentioned in the property description. Both doors' security screen locks are broken. Outdoor BBQ was not clean enough to use. Dining table is 'high-set', with metal stools. Bed has bottom sheet plus a 'doona'. Overall, a disappointment, and poor value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great place to stay really enjoyed the steam train going past nice and clean Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spot on The Shack

Very good facilities, location and outdoor areas. External door to toilet was surprising but ok
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

A great gem of a stay. Just what we needed, great yard for our dogs. Great to catch afternoon sun at my back and read a book and chill out
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and pets delight!

Fantastic location, 1 min drive to Goolwa centre, beach and cafes! Perfect secure yard for pets and loads of space for them to enjoy their stay. Accomodation has all you need for a great stay, clean, spacious and wonderful communication by host. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy place

Great bed, great shower, awesome yard for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic pet friendly

A great location for a few days ago.Our little dog loved it with an enclosed yard.Had everything we needed.Highly recommendHighly rec
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nat the invisible

Cozy little shack with a rural character , easy access to amenities , 1 minute drive to hindmarsh island bridge and 7 minutes to barrage lake side .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

third time

It was our third stay there within 1 year. We will be back to enjoy the Shack and surroundings again, and so will our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

It was not only an enjoyable break for us but our dog could not believe the amount of fenced garden for her to play in. So wonderful. Everything was perfect for us. Wish we had booked longer. Thanks Nat. A yrue gem
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Loved the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

BSA club rally stay

The Shack was a great base for our weekend with a group of people staying elsewhere in Goolwa.Place was clean and all we needed. We were out both days and sorry we didn’t get to lounge around the property a bit more. Great affordable place to stay for a restful weekend. I really enjoyed talking to your uncle over the fence Sunday morning Nat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The shack

Comfortable residence and Convenient location .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lovely relaxing spot, easy to walk to coffee shops and restaurants, lovely spacious yard for our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Lovely stay

Plenty of room to spread out, great shower but limited hot water and the bed was really comfortable, but a bit odd go outside to use the toilet! The couch was uncomfortable and dirty and throw smelt doggy and the bedding was highly perfumed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat and peaceful

The shack was a delight - was bright, clean and well equipped - and very dog friendly. Big, well fenced yard and good outdoor furniture too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was quiet, peaceful and relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dehane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Delightful property. Clean, clear communication and perfect location. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024