Shack by the Sea Middleton

Middleton, South Australia
$135 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 22 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Marion p.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    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

  • David B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    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.

  • Tracey H.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    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

  • Angelika J.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    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.

  • Kiel F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    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.

  • Alex A.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    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.

  • Helen D.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Lovely space - moments from the beach!

  • Alison M.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    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.

  • Tammy F.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    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.

  • Angelo P.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Quiet, tucked away shack. Suited everything we needed.. Thank you :)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    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.

  • Fiona B.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    A lovely stay in a really relaxed location. We’ll be back!

  • David B.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    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.

  • Simone L.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    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.

  • Sue W.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 15, 2024

    Comfy shack in excellent location with great outdoor area to relax.

  • rachel B.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    A small compact and comfortable home. A typical shack with all the essentials you need for your time away. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you

  • Frank K.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Loved the house and the location

  • Ross S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    Relaxing, comfortable and uncomplicated shack in a fantastic location.

  • Judy N.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    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

  • Natalie S.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    A nice sweet & sinple place to relax. Good position. Clean, well maintained and pleasant.

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Includes taxes and fees
$135+
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