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2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
100metres to surf beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Middleton, SA
  • Place, Surfers Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Middleton Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Basham Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach

Features open plan living/dining and two spacious bedrooms -
Well equipped with reverse cycle air-conditioning, microwave, coffee machine, washing machine, TV, DVD player, iron, barbecue
- large, secure covered outdoor entertaining and fully enclosed back yard .... ideal for small children or the family dog.
The main house has two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. Extra people can be accommodated in the detached bunkhouse by arrangement. The bunkhouse has 2 bunk beds (one double bed and 3 single beds) .... great for the kids!
2 minute walk to surf beach
Guests are required to supply their own sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels.
All beds have doonas and pillows.
If it is not possible to supply your own linen, it can be hired through Victor Linen Service. Check their website for details.
We do not charge a cleaning fee. No claim will be made on your $300 bond if the house is left clean, tidy and undamaged ready for the next guests, otherwise a cleaning fee will be deducted.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Middleton

Located in Middleton, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tokuremoar Reserve and Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress, while Goolwa Museum and Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Middleton, SA

What's nearby

  • Surfers Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Middleton Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Basham Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Knights Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Days - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Imbass On The Elbow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hectors Cafe On The Wharf - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach on 1 June 2026 start from AU$215, 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 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 minute walk to beautiful Middleton surf beach located?

This family-friendly Middleton holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surfers Beach, Middleton Beach and Basham Beach. Tokuremoar Reserve and Horseshoe Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time staying so close to the beach. House had everything we needed and kids loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wasn’t there for long. Very nice location. Short walk to the beach. Renovated nicely well equipped with everything you need as well as washing machine and coffee pod machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay with our pooch. Great secure yard and undercover outdoor area that was great for having friends stop in for lunch. Didnt have the best weather for the beach but the surroundings were relaxing and quiet and we could watch the new years fireworks from the beachfront. I didnt see the property before the renovations but everything was comfortable and well presented. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa B.

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

great short stay

clean and cheerful and convenient to beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great stay

Owner was flexible with requests :) and great location close to beach ⛱️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Amazing Place

I Love Surfers Retreat, so close to beach and very homey place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you Debra. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome again any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Fantastic

Great place with everything we needed great location highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Overnight stay

Great property, cosy, clean and had everything we needed. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Great place near the beach

No issues, nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn C.

Liked: Location

Great place, close to the beach,

Fantastic for those with pets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Amazing place

Beautiful property, we had a great stay . The property owner was easy to communicate with an helpful We highly recommend this place Thanks again we will be back x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fast accurate communication, delightful Little property close to the beach, we loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana R.

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

Great Location for Beach Holiday

We had a very relaxing time. Property is only a short walk from the beach and had everything we needed for a very comfortable family (and pet) stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

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

Great location

Nice cozy place good for pets fully fenced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suellen M.

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

Lovely little getaway

We throughly enjoyed our getaway and would definitely love to come back. Perfect place to bring your fur friend too as it was safe, secure with a great grass area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Surfers Retreat over Christmas and can recommend it to anyone want

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Surfers Retreat over Christmas and can recommend it to anyone wanting a break in a simple, clean, easy to settle into holiday house very close to the beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry C.

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

Short stay getaway

Neat and tidy. Comfortable holiday home at a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan h.

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

Great location .everything you need.lovely outdoor area for pets and entertaining

Easy to check in..quiet neighbourhood..pet friendly..nice space..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Relaxing get away in great location

Well set up house one street back from Middleton Beach. Clean and comfortable for a very relaxing getaway. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
Thank you Alison. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Day trip

Perfect for us Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliva H.

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

Close to the surf

We have stayed at Surfer‘s Retreat many times and have always enjoyed our stay. The location is great and it is wonderful that we can bring the pooch along.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you Olivia. We look forward to having you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon p.

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

Relaxing stay

Comfortable house. Fenced yard is great for dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Stress Free

Easy, practical and everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

A great place to take a break

Maxine's shack is all you could want in a beach stay complete with the sound of crashing surf. By bringing your own linen and leaving the place clean you get a really affordable experience. Can recommend...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Maxine Cavaggion

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I am a retired art teacher and I love gardening and renovating houses.
I enjoy sharing our comfortable beach house with our many lovely guests who seem to enjoy staying and keep coming back.

Why they chose this property

Surfer's Retreat is a very cosy, comfortable beach house.
We manage to keep the rental costs to a minimum by asking guests to provide their own sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels. If you are unable to provide your own linen, you can arrange to hire it through Victor Linen who have a delivery and pick up service. Also, we do not charge a cleaning fee but allow guests to save even more by agreeing to leave the house clean and tidy ready for the next guests.
We are also dog friendly on the condition that there are no traces of dog hair or odours as not all of our guests are dog lovers and we have had some complaints in the past. There is a secure back garden as well as a lock-up outdoor entertaining area which are both ideal if you need to go out and leave the dog unattended.

What makes this property unique

Surfers Retreat is ideal for individuals, couples or families with two queen bedrooms in the main house and a separate bunkhouse with two bunk beds, one with a double bed on the bottom. Families with teenagers love it!
Just a short two minute walk to the popular Middleton Surf beach and a short drive to Goolwa, Victor Harbor and Port Elliott with numerous cafes, galleries, etc

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