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Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.
A cozy room with a bed, a wooden chest, a table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a door.
A sign for Gooiwa Cottage indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wooden nightstand, a wooden floor, a white brick wall, a wooden ceiling, and a window with curtains.
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Goolwa Wharf Markets

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Goolwa, SA
  • Place, Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Steam Exchange Brewery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Artworx Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Goolwa

Located in Goolwa, this cottage is on a lake. Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and Tokuremoar Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Goolwa, SA

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Artworx Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 1 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cadell Street Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Islanders' Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aquacaf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lime - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation ?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation on 15 May 2027 start from AU$442, 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 Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Goolwa Cottage - Goolwa's Original Cottage Accomodation located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Goolwa Wharf Markets, Artworx Gallery and Steam Exchange Brewery. Goolwa Museum and Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage are also within 5 minutes. Goolwa Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walking distance to wharf and restaurants. Best mattress we had on our trip. Will be staying again on next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Thanks Rod, glad you had a nice time and look forward to your return :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worthwhile place to stay.

Every thing about our stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you Marjorie :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great character cottage

Very cosy cottage, great location, look forward to the next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Great for a weekend getaway - close to town and shops and a cosy welcoming place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you Ashleigh :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at Goolwa Cottage - loved it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks Malcolm :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Stay Goolwa

Great stay in Goolwa. Perfect location, clean, tidy and well presented. We would definitely use this property again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks Tim :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Very nice people, with a lot going on in their lives. Property Very quaint cottage ideally located next to river cafes and historic train lines. only minor observation, Could do with wardrobe, just a hanging rail at present. Only bathroom sink for washing up. Other than that its excellent. Hope owners daughter and family enjoy their new home. Many thanks and I will be back at some point next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thanks Michael look forward to hosting you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and Comfy cottage

Fantastic location, lovely hosts and super comfortable. Beautifully decorated little cottage close to all amenities and walking distance to local shops & restaurants. Perfect for our stay for a 4- day regatta, we’ll definitely stay here again for a trip to Goolwa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you Penelope :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Location, location!

Great central location to explore all Goolwa has to offer. Cute little cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thanks Cathy I’m glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable for two people. It does say in the notes there is no sink so we brought a bowl for washing dishes. Drying rack, tea towels, cleaning products etc were supplied. I would bring my own bowl if I was to make one recommendation or perhaps one could be supplied? The location was unbelievably convenient we walked everywhere two-minute walk to the cockle train etc we really enjoyed our stay very comfortable good heating. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thanks Margaret-Ann :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy, comfortable and convenient

Very comfortable cottage in a perfect location.Walking distance to restaurants, shops and Goolwa wharf. Great communication with host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
Thanks Lynette :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent facility.

The accomodation was excellent, centrally located yet very peaceful. Sue, the host was very friendly and approachable. A most enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage.

Very cute and charming accomodation, nicely presented with appropriate facilities. So many opportunities for eating experiences within 3 to 5 minute walking distance. We enjoyed reading about the historical significance of the cottage and other local sights. Thank you Sue for making our stay so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you James :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A short 4 night break.

The cottage was cosy & comfortable & suited our needs admirably. Thanks to our host Sue .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thanks Ken :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Goolwa getaway

Lovely to get away and rest for the weekend which we needed desperately. Accommodation was convenient, clean and warm(freezing weather) located cery close to Goola Wharf. Great for the Goolwas Wharf Markets on Sunday. Live to come back in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks Sarah-Jane, wharf markets are great :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Very comfortable, clean and tidy, had everything we needed, garden was beautiful. Very close walking distance to Goolwa markets (Sunday’s) and many restaurants and shops. Parking around the corner. Reasonable price for two nights. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

Charming, centrally located accomodation that we used as a base whilst attending a family wedding. Comfortable and clean with minimal street noise. Beautifully presented and reasonable priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thanks Sharon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Goolwa is a great place to explore the area

The cottage is small but comfy. Hosts live on site and we didn’t even get a welcome or any communication from them during our 5 night stay which was very disappointing. Good location in the town and within walking distance to cafes, pubs, wharf, train and tourist info centre.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing & cosy,

A clean and comfortable place for a little holiday; a short walking distance to restaurants and cafes, we used the car only to travel to the beach. An Excellent check in and out process and Sue was very caring and supportive with the communication. Thanks, Alan and Sue for providing such a great place to unwind :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Thank-you Sandra so glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay, close to everything. Easy check-in. Everything you require for a short stay. Very comfortable bed. Met the elderly gentleman who owns the house. A very interesting man. Would have loved to have had more time to talk. Did read his book on his life, absolutely fascinating. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thanks Susan glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, Inviting and Peaceful surrounds....

From the moment we set eyes on this quaint little cottage - we knew it was a good choice. The old furniture reminded us of our Grandparents and even the old cutlery we used at breakfast took us back to our childhood. The Bed was so comfortable and warm. Great information of the area and interesting memoirs at our reading leisure. Would definitely pick this spot to stay again. Thanks for the warm and kind hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you Mark it was a pleasure to host you and glad you enjoyed Sue & Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this charming cottage — it was comfortable, cosy and full of character. The place is quiet and peaceful, perfect for relaxing, though you do get the gentle background soundtrack of corellas calling, which somehow adds to the charm.The air conditioning and ceiling fans kept the cottage cool and pleasant - and we were there during some very hot weather!. A real highlight was the wonderful library — great if you enjoy curling up with a good book. Sadly I didn’t have enough time to take full advantage of this.Location couldn’t be better: everything is within easy walking distance, including shops, coffee spots and the beautiful waterfront. Highly recommended for a relaxing break!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thanks Marjanna glad you had a nice time :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

The cottage was comfortable but did find the bedroom area cluttered. A little less furniture would helpI also feel the fridge could be larger.Overhead lighting left a little to be desired
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
Thanks for the feedback Jennie :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you sincerely

I gave my parents a few days in Goolwa as Mum's Mother's Day gift.They had a lovely time away, enjoying all that Goolwa had to offer.Dad had booked a Coorong Cruise which was a highlight and they were thrilled that everything was within walking distance.Dad was particularly thrilled to meet and have a chat with the owner of the property; a true blessing.Thank you, A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you Anthea glad they enjoyed:)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Breakfast and Manager missing

Lovely property in the centre of Goolwa. We could walk to anywhere. However we were disappointed that we had no contact with the property manager nor did they return my phone call. The property provides no breakfast despite advertising as a Bed and Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Hi Kerrie glad you enjoyed the cottage, as far as communication goes, you received at least two messages from myself despite me having none from you. I don't appear to have missed a call from you either and If you had have knocked our front door, we would’ve been happy to help with any questions, regards Sue
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