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To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family

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Upstairs living, dining & kitchen.
Downstairs living room
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3rd Toilet

Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family

9 James Drv, Carrickalinga Rise. This modern double storey property offers guests 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & stunning views of the Fleurieu Peninsula coast. The property can comfortably accommodate 12 people & is perfectly set-up for 2-3 families.

Upstairs hosts an open plan kitchen, living & dining area. The kitchen, with gas cook top, large oven, microwave & dishwasher is well equipped for your cooking & entertaining needs. The spacious dining & living area with inbuilt wood fireplace overlooks the large covered deck. The master bedroom with king bed, en-suite & walk in robe, has views to the coast. There is also a third toilet on this level.

Downstairs there are 4 bedrooms: 2 queens, 1 double & ‘the bunkhouse’ – with room for 2 single bunk beds. There is a living room downstairs with TV/DVD & the laundry is suitably equipped for your needs with a front loader washing machine.

The backyard's large lawn area is perfect for the kids & family cricket matches. It also has a cubby house & swing set. The rear garden opens directly onto a large reserve – so there is plenty of room for all.

Other features of this property include:
- Built-in wood burning fireplace
- 2nd Fridge/Freezer in garage
- 2 x reverse cycle heating split systems
- Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine (byo pods)
- ceiling fans in all bedrooms & living areas
- BBQ & small drinks fridge on upstairs deck
- high chair

Perfectly located, only one minute drive or 900m walk, to the beautiful Carrickalinga Beach for swimming, fishing or if you're up for it a 4km return walk to the Normanville Jetty. The property is a short drive to the Normanville cafe & shopping precinct, Yankalilla, McLaren Vale wineries, Forktree Brewing, Smiling Samoyed Brewery in Myponga & Links Lady Bay Golf Course. A 30 minute drive will take you to the Sealink Ferry Terminal at Cape Jervis for a hop across to Kangaroo Island.

BED CONFIGURATION: Sleeps 12. 1 king, 2 queens, 1 double, 2 x single bunks (top bunks suitable for children only).
LINEN: Linen & towels are NOT provided. Quilts, quilt cover and pillows are provided.
SMOKING: This is a non-smoking property.
PETS: No Pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Unstack dishwasher and put away all dishes. Please ensure all lights and fans are turned off. Clean and cover bbq. Please put rubbish bins at the top left of the driveway for collection.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carrickalinga

Located in Carrickalinga, this holiday home is next to a golf course. High Country Trails and Links Lady Bay 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 Nixon-Skinner Conservation Park and Myponga Conservation Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Carrickalinga, SA

What's nearby

  • Carrickalinga Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Normanville Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Links Lady Bay Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Port Willunga Beach - 28 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Brighton Beach - 59 min drive - 74.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankalilla Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Forktree Brewing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Normanville Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Normanville Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One Little Sister - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family on 9 June 2026 start from NZ$430, 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 To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is To Be Shore - Perfect place for the family located?

This family-friendly Carrickalinga holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Carrickalinga Beach and Normanville Beach. High Country Trails and Banksia Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and house we had a very enjoyable stay and the host communicates well
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for two family with kids. 10 minute walk to the beach, great locations.Would stay here again. Only downfall, no wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a lazy, long weekend, loved being able to look out over the open space to the sea. Fitted 2 families perfectly, with a lovely long table to all sit around for meals!Clean, and with everything on hand that we needed for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Excellent holiday rental

Excellent place to sit back relax and enjoy close to the beach nice views with some family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views and amazing sunsets. Plenty of space for the whole family! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time of laughs and fun at the beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great place

Great place with lots of room and good location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

October long weekend

Awesome property to stay with friends and family. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. Great beach nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave f.

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

Wonderful property

Third time staying at this property, and really enjoyed our stay again. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thanks for your generous review. It was lovely to have you stay again. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Best views

Amazing from first contact to departure, perfect for families, well appointed, everything thought of. Loved our visit and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend away with family! The children enjoyed the backyard, looking for bunny rabbits and running on the oval that backs on to the property.The home is spacious, lots of room for adults and children to relax and enjoy the spectacular views.Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H.

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

Great house

Lovely stay. House worked very well for all family members. Well equipped, good layout and an ideal location. Many thanks to owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

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

Brilliant holiday rental for a big family.

Perfect family beach holiday getaway. House is spacious, airy, great views overlooking the gulf and superbly equipped. Two big living areas, one up and one down allow adults to enjoy some peace from the youngsters downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

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

Wonderful, relaxing weekend

Such a great property with accommodating hosts in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this clean, well equipped property. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Birthday

Great place to spend with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful home that caters extremely well for multiple families. So much to see and do in the area. Beach within walking distance. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this property to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Perfect for a large group

Great size for a few families. Fantastic back yard for cricket. Clean, comfy, relaxing. We all loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Easter

Great space, facilities and location for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikkita D.

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

Great location and facilities

We had a very overdue friendcation, 6 adults and 6 kids - plenty of room for all and the yard was great for the kids to play in while the parent sittervised. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila b.

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

family birthday stay

A beautiful and plenty of space holiday home - with a wonderful outlook from the verandah. Great sunsets There was 10 in our group and plenty of room to accommodate
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

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

Lovely house in great location

Spacious modern house in lovely quiet location and close to beach, golf course. House was very clean with well equipped kitchen with everything we needed and more. The hosts provided information before we arrived and was quick to respond to any questions. We had a great family holiday and would love to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette T.

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

3 young families getaway

Fantastic property in a great location that was perfect for 3 families all with young kids. Comfortable and clean. Great layout and well equipted. Will definitly stay again if in the area! Great communication with hosts. Easy check in and out. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Great Family holiday house

Lovely clean spacious home. Plenty of room for all the extended family. Great fenced back yard with cubby and play equipment. Easy check in . Not close to beach but enjoyed the 1k walk down to it. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Fabulous Holiday House

This house was amazing ..... large, well equipped, modern, comfortable and to top it all off has great views from a big deck. Couldn't have enjoyed the stay more nor asked for anything more. Beds were comfy, house wasclean and has a brilliant back yard for the kids to play. We will definitely coming here again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Great family house

As we have small children in our extended family it was great to be able to have a big enclosed yard and also the reserve just out the front. Views from the balcony were great and we enjoyed the wood fire in the evenings. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances. This house suited our family perfectly and we hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott & Alison Tidemann

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After many memorable family holidays at Carrickalinga we decided to bite the bullet and purchase a block of land to eventually build a holiday home.

To Be Shore is the end result! We love nothing more than to share our home with family, friends and the odd stranger or two so that everyone has the opportunity to create wonderful holiday memories.

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