The Running Postman - Eco-friendly, linen provided

Carrickalinga, South Australia
$147 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Located within 7 minutes walk of the stunning Carrickalinga Beach. This modern, eco-friendly home ensures you feel like you're on holiday the minute you step in the front door. The Running Postman offers couples the perfect romantic escape and families a great base for a fun-filled holiday. With rural views across a native garden to the hills and trees beyond you can sit back and relax whether you're at the beach or at 'home'.

The house has 3 bedrooms, two with queen sized beds and onewith two sets of bunks, sleeping a maximum of 8 people. There are 2 bathrooms including an ensuite off the main bedroom.

A home away from home so you can escape, relax and play!
TIP: If you'd like to ask a question before booking, scroll down past our reviews and click on the green 'Send a Message' button.

To make your holiday as enjoyable and relaxing as possible we've done our best to ensure The Running Postman has everything you might need.
- A fully equiped kitchen, including staple pantry supplies, will help you cook up a storm if you so desire.
- A laundry makes extended stays more practical.
- A good range of CDs, DVDs, books and games will ensure there's never a dull moment.
- Air conditioning and a slow combustion fire mean that the temperature is perfect regardless of the weather!
- Quality linen provided

Sorry, no pooches.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY TAKE BOOKINGS A MAXIMUM OF 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE. Thanks for your understanding :-)

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  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Composting Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Great location for a family weekend away. Carrickalinga has to be one the best beaches in SA.Bedding and amenities were all top notch.

  • Jacq G.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Relaxed very clean beach house. Quiet and lovely proximity in a semi rural setting minutes to the beach. Hosts are helpful.

  • LIZ W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Very comfortable eco friendly property, well appointed kitchen, pot belly stove with plenty of responsibly sourced wood was a lovely bonus.Would happily stay again.

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Perfect getaway. Loved the location, Cleanliness and Fireplace.

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We immediately loved the aesthetic of this welcoming house. Nestled behind beautiful native trees and scrub, the outlook from the dining /living area has you feeling quite isolated yet it is only 7 mins walk from beach access. Really well appointed kitchen. Wonderful log fire. Most comfortable beds! Looking forward to staying again. The hosts are very accommodating and great with communication.

  • John S.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Wonderful for those colder days with the wood fire heating the whole house. The living area is light and airy catching the morning sun and the view across the native garden and to the hills beyond is restful.The kitchen is well equipped (there is even a wok!) and the pantry is the best stocked I've seen with all those things that always get forgotten.The short walk to the beach and the short drive to Normanville make for a relaxed, peaceful and cosy break at Running Postman.

  • Hannah H.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    A great place to stay... very comfortable and quiet for a great nights sleep. All the little extras that are thoughtfully provided were nice. Linen provided is an extra bonus too. Everything was clean and fresh. Any time we were in contact with owners or property manager, they were helpful and friendly and went out of their way to make sure we felt welcome.

  • Robyn R.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    When we pulled up the driveway into the Australian native garden we were greeted by two yellow tailed black cockatoos. This house was a clean and well equipped holiday home . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, comfortable beds and a cute backyard with fresh herb garden .Will definitely come back .Oh. I enjoyed reading the story about the house and how it all happened.

  • Melissa V.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    Amazing communication, lovely house and short walk to the beach.

  • Sally C.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    We enjoyed a wonderful couple of days at the Postman's at the riverside end of beautiful Carrickalinga. The light filled accommodation was comfortable, peaceful and relaxed. We made use of various areas (back and front decks and inside) to chill, read, chat and eat. The beach was a 10 minute walk away and such a special spot. The hosts were informative and accessible. Thank you!

  • Ruth H.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Our group of 3 had a lovely time here. Very well presented. with everything we could have needed. Great communication

  • Ann S.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    I very much enjoyed my stay. The house is ideal, uncluttered and spacious with a lovely rustic garden. A great location and everything available for a stress-free and uncomplicated time away.

  • Miriam B.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    We had a great stay. Our Silky Terrier loved the place and it was a nice walk to the beach.

  • alison l.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Lovely weekend at the Running Postman! Best things were: Host communication - Kirstin is just so accommodating Combustion heater Linen supplied (who wants to make beds when your on holiday) Back yard, a pleasant spot to sit in the sun Lots of games to play, we had a UNO tournament each night. Highly recommend!

  • Kalliopi K.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    A lovely, warm, relaxing retreat in Carrickalinga. The property is well maintained, with all the modern conveniences and eco living. Some lovely spaces inside and outside to relax and unwind. Thankyou!

  • Kristina I.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    It was a great place to stay , everything there that you need , and loved the wooden fire place

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$147+
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