Title: Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay 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 # Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76882000/76881924/ffa05b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76882000/76881924/9fe73f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76882000/76881924/0b9b4e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76882000/76881924/345117f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76882000/76881924/5e02e814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A Magic Shack offers a serene beach retreat, where you can unwind in the open light-filled kitchen, dining & living area or sit in the hammock on the verandah overlooking the lawn. Enjoy games and books or take a short walk to Tumby Bay's lawned community oceanfront for peaceful beach walks. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay A Magic Shack sleeps 7 guests 3 bedrooms (2 QB and 1 DB/S Bunk combination). The open plan light filled kitchen, dining & living offers coffee machine, microwave, gas stove, electric oven and even a dishwasher. The laundry has washing machine, dryer, deep sink and a 2nd freezer. The bathroom is recently renovated and there is a separate toilet with bidet. All linen and towels are provided. Outdoor setting at the front of the property offers a sneak peek of the sea which is literally 50 steps away. A BBQ is provided for the outdoor dining experience. Sit in the hammock on the verandah overlooking the lawn, a beautiful spot to sip your morning tea or coffee and take in the sun rays. Sit out the back at sunset to watch the hues of the sky shift and colours deepen. Enjoy games, puzzles and books, and if you really have nothing better to do, there is the TV. A Magic Shack is a retreat by the beach where you create your best life, ten seconds from the lawned community oceanfront. Elfrieda Drive is its own special gathering of families, friends and fishers in delightful Tumby Bay. Elfrieda means Magic Counsel, so when you stay at A Magic Shack you will feel like you have been staying beachside forever. Grab a rod from the rack and catch yellow fin at high tide. Situated just a block from the boat ramp, follow your GPS 12 nautical miles to the Sir Joseph Banks Group of Islands, teeming with King George Whiting, squid, salmon, seals and sea eagles all year round. The front verandah is a place to watch the ocean, read a book, or chat with community floating by. A playground at the end of the street, plus safe shallow swimming lagoon beachfront means fun for your precious ones and is perfect for kayaking. For wave action, head further along the shore and bring your boogie boards. Retreat for long peaceful beach walks and feel the sand between your toes, as you search for seashells in solitude. Walk straight through to the foreshore and take the sealed trail past the yacht club to the jetty, another playground and town centre, with two hotels, supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy and café, framed by lawned areas and pristine beach to relax and take in gorgeous Tumby Bay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.384663,136.10223&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7BypE%7Dmu%7DX%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FO%40S%40S%40S%40QBQ%40Q%40QBQBSBQBQBQDQBQDSDQBQDMDSFQDMFQDSFMFOFQFOFOHQFMHOFMHOHOHKHMHOHKJOHKJOJKHKJKJKJKJKLKJKJILKJILKLGLIJILGLILGLILENGLELGLENGLANGLENELANENCLANENCN%3FLCNANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FP%3FLBN%40N%3FLBNBNDN%40LBNDN%40LDLDNBNDLFLDLFNDLFLDLHLFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJHNJJHNHJHNJLHJHNFNHLFNHLFPFNFNHPFNDLFRDPFLDPDRDLDPBPDRDPBPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40P%40PBR%3FR%40R%40N%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAT%3FPAPAP%3FTCPAPAPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPCPEREPCPEPENEPEPGNEPGPELGNIPGNGNGPINGLINGLINIJKNILIJINKJINKJKJKJKJKLKHKJKLMFKJMHMJKHMFMHMFMHMFMHMDMHODMDMDMFODOBMDMDOBODM%40O%40OFO%40MBO%3FO%40MBQ%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMCO%3FOAOGMAOAOEMCOEMEOEMCOGMEMEMEOIMEMIMGMIMGKIMGMIMKKIMKKGKMMKKIKMKKKKIKKKKOIKKOIKIMIOIKIOIMGOIMGOIQGOGOGQGOGMEQGQEOGQEQEOCQEQEQCSEQCQCQCQCQCQASAQCQAQAQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SahNMLHxOdbDVT-47aNnxbrXCxI=) Tumby Bay, SA #### What's nearby - Tumby Bay Jetty - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Foreshore Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - St. Basil's Catholic Church - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Tumby Bay Branch Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Tumby Bay Silos - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles #### Getting around - Port Lincoln, SA (PLO) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bluewater Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Little Jetty - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ritz Cafe & Takeaway - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Tumby Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tumby Bay Takeaway - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tumby Bay Jetty and Foreshore Park. St. Basil's Catholic Church and Tumby Bay Branch Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relax and recharge, frolic and fish in Tumby Bay Reviews 9.6 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Just great 😃... everything we needed or wanted at the "shack". Great little place to stay. ##### Christine M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan B. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tumby Bay catch up Property in a great location for catching up with friends and family ##### Susan B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara C. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Magic Shack it was The shack had everything we needed for our stay from cooking utensils and condiments to bathroom supplies. We caught quite a few tommies off the jetty which are great for smoking. The beds were so comfortable and warm. One of us is an early riser and was able to take some great pictures of the sunrise. ##### Barbara C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value stay Really enjoyed my stay. Charming shack with everything you need, and very close to the water. Bed was really comfortable. Kitchen facilities far better than I expected. Thanks ##### Paul H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy T. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute shack had everything we needed Great shack lovely quiet location took boat had 2 great fishing days king George whiting ##### Wendy T. 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