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Sandydoon - relax by the sea

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Goolwa South, SA
  • Goolwa Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Goolwa Motor Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandydoon - relax by the sea

Welcome to Sandydoon - a place to relax and enjoy !

Nestled into the sandhills and with views of the coast, this is as close as you will get to the popular and renowned Goolwa Beach with the new Goolwa SLSC. Sandydoon is an easy stroll to the beach and the highly rated Kuti Shack - Goolwa PipiCo for a coffee or breakfast. After a swim, its easy to wander home for some lunch and then back to the beach again - an easy going holiday. Hear the waves rolling in at night and breathe in the sea air as you look out from the deck across the sea to the lights of Port Elliot and Victor Harbor in the distance.

Summer or winter, Goolwa is a wonderful holiday spot with everything to choose from - beaches, the River Murray mouth and Coorong reserve, historic Goolwa riverport and paddle steamers, steam train rides, regular festivals and markets, the high standard 18-hole South Lakes Golf Course behind the dunes nearby and a range of eateries and cafes to select from. Explore all that the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer including the wine regions of Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale all within 30 minutes drive - then back to Sandydoon for a walk on the beach before dinner. The Encounter Bikeway passes nearby so why not bring your bikes and spend a day riding around the picturesque coastline - to Middleton / Port Elliot or further on to Victor Harbor. Great range of shops are close by together with surf schools that operate from the Goolwa beach car park. Sandydoon and Goolwa is a wonderful base to do as little or as much as you want and enjoy every moment.

Sandydoon has three well sized bedrooms (QB, DB, 2 x single bunks), spacious open plan kitchen / dining / living area, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry and outdoor entertaining deck with Weber-Q BBQ. Enjoy sea views from the outdoor dining and indoor living space and hear the waves rolling in. Relax on the outdoor lawn area with a dedicated outdoor shower to freshen up after your swim.

The property features split system heating / cooling and ceiling fans, LCD TV, DVD, 2nd LCD in main BR and guest WiFi internet access. Two undercover car spaces with off-street provision for a further 2 cars.

Kitchen is fully equipped including a wide range of platters, cooking utensils and appliances, dishwasher, microwave, espresso-pod machine, etc.

Main bathroom has separate shower and bath and there is a second toilet and powder room upstairs.

The house is fully equipped including linen and towels - just bring your clothes and toothbrush! There are books, games, DVDs and more for your enjoyment, including a number of children’s games and puzzles. A porta-cot and stroller are available for your use.

This is a great spot for a memorable family holiday, weekend getaway or winter escape with a good book and crosswords.

Please let us know if you have any queries or requirements for your booking or stay - we will be pleased to assist.

Welcome to Sandydoon !



Please note:
1. Sandydoon is a no-smoking and no-party property.

2. Whilst we would love to be able to, unfortunately we are unable to accomodate pets on the property.

Property manager

John Messent
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Goolwa South

Located in Goolwa South, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and Tokuremoar Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Nangawooka Flora Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Goolwa South, SA

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Goolwa Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Middleton Beach - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe' De Carlo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Elliot Chicken Run - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Cafe on the Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goolwa Hotel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandydoon - relax by the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandydoon - relax by the sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandydoon - relax by the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandydoon - relax by the sea located?

This family-friendly Goolwa South holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Goolwa Beach and South Lakes Golf Club. Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and Goolwa Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf and Sun
Great location for spending time on the beach - very easy walk.Property is well equipted, making for a hassle free stay.Note for owners (not for publishing) - we couldn't open the upstairs northerly facing windows with the key provided - needed the fresh air flow through on some of the warmer days. Also very small item - there were no bathroom mats provided as far as we could see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The property was perfect for our family for the holidays. Easy access to the beach - could walk there with our tent, boogie boards, etc. The house had great amenities - board games, puzzles, books, beach equipment (although we brought our own), dvds etc. The pantry and kitchen was well stocked enabling us to make great at-home meals. Communication with the owners was brilliant - they are very considerate and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to the beach
A great property with everything you need. Bedrooms are small but the large living area makes up for it. Fantastic location and helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We had a lovely break at Sandydoon. It was great being so close to the beach, the kitchen was well-stocked, the owners gave us lots of information and we enjoyed the games. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay close to Goolwa Beach
John's place was lovely for our Easter weekend. The house is well set up with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house - a couple of minutes and your on the beach
The holiday house was very clean and well equipt. Great location and lots of extras eg beach towels, umbrella, games, DVDs and jigsaws.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb spot at Goolwa Beach
What a great little beach house to stay in. You’ve seriously never seen a short term rental with that many provisions in the pantry for you to use. Plus being literally just around the corner from Goolwa Beach made it so easy. Plus the supermarket was straight up Beach Road. Many thanks Greta and John.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandydoon stay Nov 22
Sandydoon is a lovely place close to Goolwa Beach. We really enjoyed our time there. It was clean, very well setup/stocked and John and Greta were very friendly, responsive and easy to deal with. We will be back for sure when staying in the area again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam K., South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach with great privacy
We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the privacy provided because the house was set back from the street with the living area set upstairs. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goolwa Beach
This property is a perfect spot to launch your south coast adventures from. A short walk (2-3 mins) to Goolwa beach, short drive to Middleton, Port Elliott and Victor Harbour. Day trip to Victor on the Cockle Train is a great way to spend a day. The house itself is a great spot to relax and unwind with great aircon and with all towels and bed linen provided, makes packing for your say so much easier. The hosts are great communicators and seem very experienced in the way they provide all the info you might need before you need it. A great stay, cheers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Our family of 5 had a 5 night stay. Great location, very short walk to the beach. Sandydoon is kept lovely and clean and has everything that you need. We were kindly offered an early check in and also a late check out. The hosts are very accommodating and extremely helpful. We had a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We had a fantastic getaway staying at Sandydoon. So close to the beach, you could walk there in 2 minutes. The house was perfect for a family with everything you would need available. The hosts were so accommodating, if I could give 6 stars instead of the 5 max I would. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandydoon Beach Holiday
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Sandydoon. The property is in a fantastic location for the beach, it is clean, tidy and well equipped and the owners were really helpful with letting us in early for our arrival and if we’d wanted we could stay a bit later on the day of departure. The little things counted lots and we plan to visit again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach vibes
Sandydoon is a perfect property to relax and recharge. Ideal location with a very short stroll to the beach and surf life saving club. The property has everything you need and John was very accommodating to special requirements and so easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday home by the beach.
Good holiday home, well described in the ad. Lots of extra's that one might forget, condiments and spreads, milk etc to get through the first day. Also lots of appliances, utensils, crockery. Nice and warm upstairs on a cold day. Very helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

TIM C.

A fantastic beach retreat
Our family had a wonderful week stay at Sandydoon. Extremely comfortable house 2 minutes from the beach with all the comforts at our fingertips. Most impressive was the owner John's responsiveness to us to make sure our stay was fantastic. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

Great family beach house
We were thoroughly impressed with the timely contact and support offered by the owners. The house was presented nicely on arrival, making us feel "at home". They have set the house up to meet the holiday needs of both adults and children. The house is stocked with numerous DVD's, books and family games. The kitchen has everything you need. And most impressive is the short walk to the Goolwa surf beach. Great location and no hassle accommodation.

About the host

Hosted by John Messent

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English

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