10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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THE SHACK - GOOLWA CENTRAL
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Goolwa, SA
- Place, Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage17 min walk
- Place, Goolwa Wharf Markets18 min walk
- Place, Goolwa Motor Museum2 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
About this property
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.
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.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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 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
About the area
Goolwa
Located in Goolwa, this holiday home is in the city centre. Steam Exchange Brewery and Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and Tokuremoar Reserve. Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve are also worth visiting.
Goolwa, SA
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
Restaurants
- Port Elliot Bakery - 11 min drive
- Thai Days - 10 min walk
- Cafe 52 Fourteen - 11 min walk
- The Original Goolwa Bakery - 9 min walk
- Caffé de Carlo - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Glen D.
27 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ron H.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy
Ron H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
27 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base to explore the area
Amanda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Tiki M.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiki M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan c.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Jan c.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
David T.
27 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy place
David T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
simon p.
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
simon p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robyn E.
27 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Robyn E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
David J.
21 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic pet friendly
David J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fay T.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found it quite good size yard could have had somewhere to hang clothes.
Fay T.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Antony M.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spot on The Shack
Antony M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael O.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Michael O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wayne L.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shack
Wayne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carmen H.
10 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and pets delight!
Carmen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
12 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Maria M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Kate M.
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Kate M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Jonny W.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three night stay
Jonny W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Sue
7 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sue
10/10 Excellent
Bernie K.
15 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
third time
Bernie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kylie H.
25 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay relaxation
Kylie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam G.
6 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shack Goolwa
Adam G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shack Goolwa
Julie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hassan G.
18 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat the invisible
Hassan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Natalie Robinson
I was originally from Goolwa and now live in the Adelaide Hills. We like to come down to Goolwa to visit family and all that the South Coast has to offer.
Why they chose this property
The Shack has been in our family for 3 generations
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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