Title: Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32108700/32108636/a0c5f50e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32108700/32108636/1faebaf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32108700/32108636/6e0bd04f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32108700/32108636/cbead002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32108700/32108636/532147c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Farview shack, a charming Aussie weekender in quiet Goolwa Beach, offers a serene escape. Every window reveals a unique view of the hills, lake and sea while the covered deck invites you to soak up these sights. Enjoy reverse cycle air conditioning and TV/DVD inside or relax by the tranquil pond outside. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 5269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor space - Sea view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views Situated in quiet Goolwa Beach, Farview shack is a traditional Aussie weekender that has been updated to provide a comfortable, relaxing base for your stay in the beautiful south coast region. Every window provides a different view of the surrounding area, from the hills to the lake and the sea. A covered deck along the front of the shack allows you to enjoy the views in comfort. Across the road from a park, with an easy 10 minute walk to the beach and a quick drive to local shops and the historic town centre, Farview is ideally located for those looking for a short escape or a longer stay. It has sleeping accomodation for 5 people with a separate bedroom and a sleeping nook off the main living area. The kitchen has been recently renovated and contains all you need to prepare your own meals. Reverse cycle air conditioning and TV/DVD are provided. Outside is a covered area and lawn in a local native garden, and ample parking space. Meditate by the tranquil pond and in winter stargaze by the firepit. With a décor that gives a nod to history but does not compromise on comfort, Farview will provide you with the quintessential Aussie holiday shack experience. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 269 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cosy Retro Weekender With Far reaching Views Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views Cosy Retro Weekender With Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender With Far reaching Views Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House Cosy Retro Weekender With Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender With Far-reaching Views Goolwa Beach Cosy Retro Weekender With Far reaching Views Cosy Retro Weekender Far-reaching Views House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.51351%2C138.76593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aGGUanHHUXdjSEBG63GnWfJqWi0=) Goolwa Beach, SA #### What's nearby - Goolwa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Goolwa Motor Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Goolwa Wharf Markets - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Horseshoe Bay - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles #### Getting around - Goolwa Station - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thai Days - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe 52 Fourteen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hotel Elliot - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress, Goolwa Beach and Tokuremoar Reserve. South Lakes Golf Club and Goolwa Motor Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy retro weekender with far-reaching views Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 56 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra F. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Very easy property to rent ##### Petra F. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George P. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Great place for a solo traveller like me. ##### George P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire L. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and quirky Comfortable shack with its quirky retro styling. We enjoyed listening to the sound of the surf, walk to the beach and views across Gawla and the Hindmarsh island bridge. ##### Claire L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable accommodation The shack was all I needed and expected it to be for my week's stay. I will consider booking it again for my next trip to Goolwa. ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. 3 May 2019 #### Cosy, convenient stay Great littl place for and uncomplicated, down-time weekend.All essentials covered adequately, cosy size and great location. ##### Emma C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart B. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Escape from the city This was the style of property we were looking for in Goolwa, and we were very pleased it was available for our stay ##### Stewart B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny M. 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Goolwa beach house stay We loved our stay The house was just as described warm clean and homely and met our needs perfectly.. we enjoyed our walks to the beach each day as well ##### Penny M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brad K. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family getaway as described ##### Brad K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Petra F. 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall good stay Some items missing, eg clock, fans, light over dining table ##### Petra F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria K. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute shack at Giolwa Beach Cute little shack with everything we needed for a weeks stay. Communication with Rebecca was great. Highly recommended, we visit Goolwa often and will definitely look to stay here again ##### Victoria K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen T. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 5 star with quirky retro feel ##### Jen T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel W. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a short beach holiday Affordable place in Goolwa, close to beach. It is retro as advertised (we enjoyed the dvd selection), but perfectly comfortable - the bed was great. We had a few issues with check in information not arriving and correct beds not made up but easily sorted. ##### Rachel W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo Z. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonder full Loved the views, the feel, the ease, the bird life, the quiet. A great shack Highly recommend ##### Jo Z. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny S., Renmark 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### X Great accomodation ##### Penny S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela W. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway Was a fabulous retro beach shack, much better than a cabin or hotel room. Great location and we could park our JetSki. Loved the retro vibe and next time we will bring the kids to use the extra bedroom, thank you for having us! ##### Angela W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg H. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Goolwa escape Very pleasant. Great views and location. Only thing missing was wifi (1st world problem, i know). ##### Greg H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion B., England 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you A perfect place to stay for our short break. Many thanks ##### Marion B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane P. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chilling Time We had a lovely time away from our normal busy lives. Thank you. ##### Jane P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan S. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Shack My wife and I had a great time exploring the area for 9 days using this as “base camp” great no fuss accomodation with all amenities required for our stay, shack exactly as described, we would book this accommodation again, thank you to the hosts, good shack experience ##### Alan S. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna N. 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful It was the second time my daughter and i have stayed. Once again it was perfect for us. Walking distance to beach everyday and Kuti Shack for a gorgeous lunch. Perfect home away from home with everything we needed.. We will be back again! ##### Anna N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea 4 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Simple and tidy 70's decor shack which had all we needed- especially suited for a couple. Peaceful location with a great view across Goolwa from the verandah. As a side issue, hosts may like to consider installing a fly screen on the lounge sliding door, which we tended to use more as our entry/exit point instead of the main door near the queen bed (we had a few unwanted flies and mozzies enter when we weren't looking). Thanks for a great stay. ##### Andrea ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fair View Great start to our Fleurieu Peninsular stay. Fairview Shack is rightly named, enjoying an elevated position of the area. Clean and bright. Well equipped . Handy location to explore the south coast. Recommend taking the cockle train from Goolwa to Victor Harbour ##### Robert P. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna T. 28 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little getaway Shack The shack is very cute its small but adorable. The loungeroom bedroom was great during the hot temps during our stay. Bring own coffee for coffee machine. Gorgeous little garden. We enjoyed that access to shops, river and beach were so close. Also I've left a dozen eggs from my chickens back home on Bum-nugget Farm for the hosts to enjoy. ##### Donna T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### andrew f. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### About the property Well the tv didn’t work Did it have to Only that it was represented that it did ##### andrew f. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hamish P. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Shack in Goolwa Had a wonderful stay at this Shack. It suited our needs really well. It is a cosy place and has ample space for 4 people who are 6foot 1- 6foot7. I would highly recommend this place to those who want an authentic shack’ experience. It is very comfortable for any situation, if you’re having a busy day then want to have a relaxed meal outside on the Jarrah dining table then this is the place for you. The only thing I would recommend for the owners is to have a BBQ outside on the deck. We are already looking at going again for another summer Goolwa extravaganza. ✌️ ##### Hamish P. 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