Escape to this charming 3 bedroom beach shack in Middleton, nestled between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Enjoy unspoilt views of the surrounding nature reserve from the back deck, or take a short stroll along the bike path to access long stretches of pristine beach perfect for swimming, boarding & surfing.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Shack by the Sea Middleton
3 bedroom beach shack with open plan kitchen, dining and loungeroom. After 20years it was time for the shack to have a refresh. Painted throughout, with new sofa, TV, bookcases, dinnerware, saucepans and frypans. New outdoor setting, perfect to sit and look out over the garden and nature reserve. Decking along front and back of property and landscaped to fit within the surrounding nature reserve. On the bike path between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Great bakeries, restaurants and hotels 5minute drive.
The shack is fully equipped for families with games, books, toys, and boggie boards. The area out the back is grassed for children to play on and there is a picnic table at the back of the property to enjoy spectacular sunsets.
Please note tea towels, quilts/blankets and pillowcases are supplied. You will need to supply your own bedsheets and towels. If this is a concern please contact us to discuss.
Please note during peak period Dec/Jan full payment is required 5 weeks prior to commence of booking date. Cancellation 4 weeks prior to booking will incur 100% of total booking fee.
THE SHACK IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO SCHOOLIES - due to previous damage occurring by schoolies.
Locality Middleton is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It is situated between the towns of Port Elliot and Goolwa. A holiday and tourist destination with a popular surf beach. Some Southern Right
Whales calve and mate in the waters off Middleton's beaches and can be viewed from Middleton Point or Bashams Beach during the whale watching season (June or July to October).
Shack located at the Goolwa end of Middleton - along the bike path
Beach access - can see path from the front deck, tuck your board under your arm and head for the beach - takes a whole 2 minutes.
No through road, close to Encounter Bike path that runs from Goolwa to Victor Harbour, nature reserve behind and sea out front.
Unspoilt views from back deck of nature reserve Long unspoilt beach suitable for swimming, boarding & surfing. Close to restaurants and pubs in Middleton, Goowla & Pt Elliot Best bakeries - Middleton, then Pt Elliot
Things to see and do Middleton Surfing and swimming beaches Whale watching Steam train rides Walk or cycle the Encounter Bikeway Walking distance to the beach, Park, Tavern, Shops, Chemist, Arts and Crafts Goolwa and Pt Elliot Markets Currency Creek or Langhorne Creek Wineries Fishing - Coorong, local beach or off Pt Elliott Jetty Tennis courts Middleton, behind the local pub Scenic Flights- Goolwa Airfield Goolwa River Cruises Historical Buildings Surf & Sun Surf School - Surf & Sun Learn to Surf South Australia offer a range of Learn to Surf options to suit you. They are a licensed surf school with Surfing Australia and focus on providing you with a fun, exciting and most importantly a safe Learn to Surf experience. If you are after a once off lesson or wish to take your surfing further, we can help you. Located at Middleton Beach Surf & Sun has qualified instructors, new equipment and a professional and fun approach to surfing. Town Facilities Cafe, Take Away, Tavern, Bakery, Blues Restaurant, Medical Centre, Chemist, Beautician, Surf Shop, Bus Service.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Empty bin
Empty dishwasher
Turn off air conditioner
Place keys back in black box
Turn off hot water switch in Electricity box
Turn off water at mains tap
Ensure back door closed probably
Please leave bins at top of the drive
Please double check that you have collected all your personal items. Particularly iPhone cords, iPads and toiletries.
Many thanks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please note garden is not fenced.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Middleton, this holiday home is near the beach. Tokuremoar Reserve and Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nangawooka Flora Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park. With surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Middleton travel guide
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Shack by the Sea Middleton?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shack by the Sea Middleton?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shack by the Sea Middleton?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Shack by the Sea Middleton located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfers Beach and Tokuremoar Reserve. Middleton Beach and Basham Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Shack by the Sea Middleton Reviews
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Had a wonderful stay at The Shack. The house was a few minutes walk to the beach, spotlessly clean, modern and very quiet. The hosts had provided all you could need for a beach stay, the kitchen was well equipped, plenty of books and games available and lovely comfortable beds. Would thoroughly recommend
Had a fantastic time at the house, its very family friendly, would be great if the decking had fencing for the little ones but overall would definitely stay again. The location is great and a very quiet neighbourhood, only a short walk to a wonderful beach.
A return visit for us and we will be back. The place has had a refresh since our last visit and it both looks great and works well. While the rooms are on the small side, it is one of the best equipped places we have stayed in. Lovely outdoor spaces and a great location 3 min walk from a magnificent beach. Great response from owners when we had a plumbing issue on New Year's Eve - they organised for it to be fixed within the hour.
We had a great stay. We loved the shack the beds were comfortable, the kids loved their bunk beds and room, it's in a great location, lots of board games and movies to pick from for the kids and adults. The outdoor seating was great and a nice spot to sit outside and relaxe.Clean and tidy. It was absolutely perfect. The host even put a Christmas tree up which was a great touch thank you Sue and partner you habe a great little shack
The most lovely and quirky cottage filled with warmth and creature comforts. So close to the beach and excellent value. We will definitely be coming back.
The shack was wonderful for a nice little get away down. The beach was literally a small walk across the road. I would definitely stay here again. The place was very clean. Smelt of fresh paint and a lot of the things like kitchenware are new. Appreciated the detailed information by the hosts and a pleasant experience. Highly recommend.
Great relaxing stay by the beach at this beachside shack for a short getaway and the weather was fantastic for it too which meant great afternoons on the back deck in the sun.Close walk to the beach Appreciated the owners consideration of allowing us to stay with our elderly trained dog that didn’t quite meet the listed requirements Will definitely stay here again as the shack had everything one needs as does the Main Street and also close driving distance to Victor Harbour and Goolwa.
Great little cottage in lovely location within walking distance to beach
A great little cottage in walking distance to beach. Everything we needed and very clean. Nice outdoor areas to relax on. Lots of games and little extras to make our stay comfortable. Thankyou.
Well equipped small home with lovely backyard spaces with back deck which has good outdoor furniture.Close to the beach and good value for this area. Excellent communication/information from owner.Rooms are small so we used third bedroom for our luggage. We would happily stay again.
First impresseion was the house was very cute!
We found we had everything available to make meals, relax and unwind.
The backyard was set up beautifully and attracted a great variety of birdlife which was a pleasant surprise
Property was clean, nice touch with Xmas tree, no WiFi unfortunately. It would have been nice to know about having to hire sheets and towels otherwise it suited our needs for the visit.
To be honest, we were quite disappointed when we arrived. We were expecting something more comfortable. There is no proper indoor lounge area where you can spread out and relax. The queen size beds are too big for the rooms they are in. It felt pokey and cluttered with family books, magazines and games. That said, it was very clean. The hot water was excellent, the bed we used was comfortable, and all the basic amenities worked well. The washing machine was easy to use. The position is great, being so close to the beach.
We had a lovely stay at Middleton, location was excellent as only short walk to beach. Everything provided for a short break. We will be back to this house again.
The little beach shack was perfect for our family as we were only sleeping there and relaxing at nig
At the beach shack was perfect for my family a very quick walk to the beach lovely neighbourhood lots of places to visit thank you so much for this day