DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
** All guests are welcomed with a bottle of SA wine and chocolate **
Panoramic views, privacy, exclusive position, beautifully appointed
Truly Goolwa's premier beach retreat! Nestled in the ocean sand dunes on the town's most exclusive street, Dune: Stay is unique for its privacy, big balcony and 270-degree views across the dunes and Tokuremoar Reserve. You'll have a ringside seat for the colours of the day, with 3-minute walking access to the beach, a quiet cul-de-sac location and all the comforts of a newly and tastefully renovated family holiday home over two levels.
The views are a constant delight and children almost look after themselves, with safe access to the beach, the expansive reserve with its possibilities for ball games, kite-flying, dog exercise and even some pitch and putt, and The Encounter Bikeway just metres away.
The top-floor Balcony Suite (with WIR and ensuite bathroom) and large open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with floor-to-ceiling windows enjoy breathtaking views. Both the bedroom and living area open onto a large dune-side balcony, the ideal place to take dining and leisure outdoors and make the most of the sea air and elevated views. Kangaroos often look back at you from the dune tops! And there's another balcony overlooking the reserve for morning coffee and sunshine. You can even floodlight the dunes at night to enjoy the view after sunset.
Downstairs, the second and third Garden Bedrooms overlook a fenced private garden at the base of the dune, with access to a garden patio via the bunk room. A living room and bathroom complete downstairs as the perfect area for children and additional adult guests.
Every Pet Let stay includes the Perks Pack: an exclusive bundle of discount offers at local businesses worth up to $230. From spa sessions to dining and local activities, it’s extra value built in so you can get the most out of your holiday budget.
Dune: Stay sleeps up to eight guests (6 Adults and 2 Children):
Bedroom 1: Queen master bedroom with ensuite and WIR Bedroom 2: Queen second bedroom with BIR and bathroom adjacent Bedroom 3: Bunk room for four (NB: bunks not suitable for adults).
The beds will be freshly made for guest arrival with sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers. Bath towels, mats, hand towels and tea towels are all supplied.
Living areas: upstairs and downstairs with sofas, large-screen TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray/book/magazine libraries.
Kitchen: microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric oven and hob, large pantry, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, sandwich toaster and all small appliances. Weber Family Q bbq on the balcony.
Bathrooms: ensuite to main, separate WC upstairs, shared bathroom downstairs, laundry with washer and dryer. Note: no bath but a tub is provided for babies!
Wireless NBN.
Air-con: Reverse cycle split system upstairs.
Pet security: fenced garden dune-side with lawn and shade.
Stair gates were provided for the safety of small children. High-chair also provided.
Book now! Dune: Stay, owned by one of Petlet's most experienced and guest-aware property operators, is now available for bookings.
Goolwa Beach has become a preferred year-round destination for more and more holidaymakers. With pristine beaches separated from development by ancient sand dunes; the river, Coorong and lakes so close with all they offer for sheltered boating and watersports; historic trains and riverboats; a lively Sunday market; and a growing reputation for wining and dining: Goolwa offers a diverse holiday experience throughout the four seasons. And yet it retains the small-town atmosphere that completes the perfect holiday experience at Dune: Stay.
Extra Guest Charge: Our standard rate is for 2 guests only. Please note that an additional fee will apply $30 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.
Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $60 for 1 night.
Extra Guests You have booked the property for a certain number of people (as specified on your booking). If you would like to have extra guests stay at any time, please contact us in advance. We will advise if this is possible and, if so, the additional cost.
Our cleaners plan their daily schedule for the number of guests booked in at each property. If undeclared guests stay, the rate charged retrospectively will be double the standard rate.
Party / Events Fee: $200 per occurrence Late Night Disturbance Fee: $200 per occurrence Smoking Fee: $200
Please take note that this does not include any amount to any damages that you may incur if you violate any of our house rules. We do not allow parties, events and smoking at the property.
Please note that this property is not available for Schoolies booking and doesn't accept 25 December Arrival/Departure.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Goolwa Beach
Located in Goolwa Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. South Lakes Golf Club and Goolwa Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tokuremoar Reserve and Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress. Nangawooka Flora Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Aldinga Beach - 42 min drive - 60.9 km
Port Willunga Beach - 43 min drive - 62.1 km
Getting around
Goolwa Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Thai Days - 5 min drive
Port Elliot Bakery - 12 min drive
Caffé de Carlo - 4 min drive
Imbass On The Elbow - 5 min drive
Hectors Cafe On The Wharf - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$371, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is DUNE STAY, Unique 270o Dune Views & Steps to Beach
located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tokuremoar Reserve and Goolwa Beach. Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and South Lakes Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay. Comfortable and great location to the beach
Spent a couple of days relaxing. Accommodation was great along with the location. Great communication from start to finish. I would highly recommend staying here.
Michelle K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the accommodation, location, and seamless communication. We appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
A great location close to the beach and with lovely views upstairs . Caters well for 2 couples and 4 children if need be in bunk beds. Our dog enjoyed it too.
Paula B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our property's location and the lovely views upstairs. It's great that the accommodation catered well for your group, including your dog. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you all back again soon!
Large house with great views. This street is one of the best locations in Goolwa if you like being close to nature. Very short stroll to the beach through the dunes, kangaroos in the reserve across the road, and birds everywhere.
Marisa P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Sounds like you had a wonderful stay! The location truly is special. Thank you for staying with us, and we'd love to welcome you back again.
Really good, with great views and very well located close to the beach, very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our dogs loved the yard, but kept disappearing under the overgrowth of the back fence, so could not see what they were up to, being beagles I was concerned about the snakes in the dunes, and about them escaping. The garden really needs some pruning and maintenance.
Kay D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ashley G.
1 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house let down by cleanliness
The house is in a beautiful spot and the lounge/kitchen area on the second floor has great views. Unfortunately we felt the cleanliness wasn't up to standard. There was a strong smell in the living area on arrival which we believe was cat spray. This got better after a couple of days of airing but never quite went away. We regularly stay at places with our dog without issue and probably just got unlucky this time with the previous users but the presence of cat hair in the beds and kitchen area (on the stove top!) suggests it should also have been cleaned better.
Ashley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Thanks for your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and views, but we’re really sorry the cleanliness wasn’t up to our usual standards. We’ve passed this on to our Operations team to ensure it’s properly addressed, including extra checks for smells and pet hair.
We also appreciate it when guests let us know straight away if something’s not right while they’re at the property, as we can usually sort it out quickly. We do contact our guests the day after check-in to check everything is fine, but unfortunately, we didn’t hear back. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you’ll consider staying with us again so we can give you the experience we’re known for.
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea R.
10 June 2019
Perfect house, beautiful location
We stayed at this property for 2 nights. The house itself was lovely, with big, comfy leather lounges and a classy, modern interior. The location was amazing, with great views over the national park from the lounge and kitchen and views straight into the dunes from the back deck and bedroom.
Walks with our dog along the long stretch of perfect beach were lovely.
So close to the Goolwa town if we needed to get something.
A great property, just wish we had been able to stay longer. Topped the weekend off with a lovely walk in Kuitpo Forest on the way home.
Only one thing, I found the mattress in the upstairs bedroom quite uncomfortable, it seemed almost 'solid' for want of a better word (not like a normal spring mattress?).
We recommend this property as a great place to stay if you want some peace, quiet and privacy.
Andrea R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Wow, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and lovely review for us! We are so pleased you loved the home and had a lovely relaxing stay! We have noted the issue with the 'solid' mattress and are in the process of rectifying it. Thanks again and we hope you come and stay with us again sometime soon! - Pet Let
Fantastic location nestled right in the dunes. Great set up with everything but a coffee machine!
A really beautifully located and fabulous my appointed get away right in the sand dunes. A little gem
Leanne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Michelle G.
27 February 2019
Close to beach. Well equipped home
Yard great for dogs. Petlet very responsive Quiet spot. Need to drive to shops and town
Michelle G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grant H.
24 February 2019
Lovely relax with the fur kids
Had a wonderful week in Goolwa Beach, Very relaxing with beach walks everyday with our 2 dogs who had a ball. House was lovely and the location was perfect.
Grant H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny v.
28 August 2018
So Relaxing!
We had a great few days relaxing in this beautiful house. It was so inviting. The location is amazing, right on the sand dunes to the beach. Even though the weather was raining & windy, it didn't detract from our stay. The views are great. I highly recommend this lovely house.
Jenny v.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for writing an awesome review for us Jenny, we appreciate it very much and welcome you back anytime. :)