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Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in McCracken

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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mc Cracken, SA
  • Place, Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victor Harbor Convention Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, McCracken Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

McCracken

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk and Victor Harbor Convention Centre. McCracken Golf Course and Soldier Memorial Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Connell Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victor Harbor Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • McCracken Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Warland Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 6 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boulevard Cafe on the lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly

Holiday on Hayward is a beautifully appointed home ideally positioned on the beachfront of Hayborough beach in Victor Harbor. Boasting uninterrupted , panoramic ocean views, which at this time of the year are simply perfect for Whale Watching. With Whales almost at the front door you'll see plenty of uninterupted action, plus you can take in views of the iconic ‘Bluff’ and ‘Granite Island’ beyond from a comfortable seat. Holiday on Hayward offers the ultimate escape to a picturesque seaside town. Just over an hours drive from Adelaide, Victor Harbor offers an abundance of recreational activities and is regarded as one of South Australia’s most popular beach destinations.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Geat Escape
Have a Whale of a Time Whale Watching at Victor Harbour !

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.6 mi (74-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Boomer Beach and 3.2 mi (5-min drive) from Knights Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly to downtown McCracken?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from McCracken.

Holiday on Hayward - the ultimate beachfront holiday home, family friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! The view was amazing and had everything we needed for our visit. Great communication with the owners. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was neat, clean and comfortable with amazing views from every window. The host was very prompt in responding to msgs. Great location
AMAZING views!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Home was beautiful with ever changing ocean views and plenty of space for our group of 8 to chill. Just wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We absolutely loved the place the view was amazing specially at night .. will be back that is for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

verity m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

holiday on hayward

great facilities, stunning views, perfect location.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant time away

Excellent location and facilities. Perfect for family. Beautiful home to enjoy a very special weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic view

The property is located in amazing location and the view was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Beautiful accommodation Fantastic views Everything one could ever need
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

We really enjoyed our stay, very clean, well appointed and fabulous views, we’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We had an amazing time at Holiday On Heyward. The views are incredible from both upstairs and downstairs. The house is very comfortable and spacious and had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific - as usual!

Thanks for yet another great stay in this beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great views!

The house was clean, neat & well-appointed. The views were one-of-a kind. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre Christmas getaway

Beautiful would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

verity m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McCracken Stay

Brilliant views and location. easy access to everything you could want. Property is not new but offers all the facilities you could want.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abhi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Creating Memories at this Beautiful Home

Amazing house with a beautiful sea-view to die for. Great location , well maintained house, felt happy and relaxed. Thank you for providing us with such a great accommodation, has become one of our favourite spots. We created memories by celebrating Mom's 50th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

steve

Excellent location and house Great View
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Very awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views everyday

Group of mature ( mostly!) friends. Room for everyone and never get tired of gazing out at the views. Couldn't get much closer to it too! A bigger bbq would be a bonus for so many but we managed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

The photos really dont show how magical this home is. A group of 8, with more space than expected, we had a wonderful time.The home has everything you could need, with a beautiful and quiet location, directly opposite the beach.Just the two comments to add, bring a large frying pan for your bacon and eggs, and some written instructions for the dishwasher would have been handy.The beds are comfortable, water pressure was amazing and there was a quiet spot for everyone to go to if needed.We would definitely love to come and stay again!Thank you, Dina, for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were a group of 8 adults and two children under 3, 4 night stay for my 60th birthday celebration. Property was large enough to accommodate all of us in extreme comfort and privacy. I had my family downstairs (4 adults and the children) and friends upstairs and with the 3 bathrooms we all had privacy and solitude when needed. Beds were really comfy and the great secluded parking at the rear of the property easily accommodated 5 vehicles. Sea views from all bedrooms and the main living area which was so nice. Well stocked kitchen (crockery/cutlery) and many items that had been left in the communal pantry which was nice...we left some coffee pods behind as our contribution! Quiet location and safe as at the end of a cul-de-sac. BBQ is small so for our large group we used the stove top and oven as well to cook enough food in one go. Owner (Dina) was really easy to communicate with and very friendly. Easy walk to the beach. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Amazing location

The actual house lived up to the pictures online and the views were out of this world! Unfortunately when one of my travel partners arrived there was no key in the lockbox and despite many unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner spent over 3 hours outside in the rain. Luckily we found an insecure window and were able to gain access because we didn't hear back from the owner till 7am the following morning. Turns out they were holidaying in the US so didn't get our many messages till the following day. This is all well and good but they should have had an alternate contact who would actually answer the phone while they were away. If we weren't able to gain entry we would have been left with no accommodation overnight. They were very apologetic but I think the situation was not good enough and could have ended very badly. Turns out the key we found inside was the wrong key anyway. Aside from that the property is amazing and I wished we could have experienced it without the rain and 70km/hr winds. Amazing location and views you can't stop looking at.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea for miles.

Beautiful property, with stunning views, home away from home, couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit

Thanks, yet again, for a delightful stay - stunning location, all you need for a comfortable holiday. Will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit.

Beautiful position. Very comfortable, well appointed house. Easy and clear directions to access. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

Perfect location and perfect house for a family with young kids as beach is across the road
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022