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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82045.1 sq ft
Popular amenities
On beach
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
McCracken, SA
Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk
Place, Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk
3 min walk
McCracken Golf Course
Place, McCracken Golf Course
18 min walk
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
Place, Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track
** All guests are welcomed with a bottle of SA wine and chocolate **
This could be your holiday dream come true! Discover the yesteryear charm of this 1860s timber cottage, with an absolute beachfront, sitting proudly in one of the most spectacular locations ever created! The house and verandah have the perfect orientation, facing Granite Island, the Norfolk Pines of Victor and through to the Bluff. It also has views of the Hindmarsh river wetlands, teeming with birdlife. This incredible property is private and secluded, and the views will take your breath away!
Walk to the sandy beach via a rough track at the bottom of your front lawn, or sit on the lovely wide timber verandah with your favourite book enjoying a cuppa or maybe sipping on a G & T! The kids can play cricket or bocce on the lawn. Enjoy the thrill of the Cockle Train travelling right past the back gate!
The views are simply spectacular – this is dress circle Victor Harbor! There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a fabulous sitting/dining room spanning the front of the cottage taking full advantage of the views on offer. The kitchen has a view where people queue to do the washing up! A spacious games room with a pool table and second TV at the rear of the home provides extra space for kids' enjoyment! There is a detached lock up 2 car garage providing secure off-street parking.
There is reverse cycle air conditioning, a dishwasher, two TVs with DVDs, NBN WiFi, and a pool table.
Every Pet Let stay includes the Perks Pack: an exclusive bundle of discount offers at local businesses worth up to $230. From spa sessions to dining and local activities, it’s extra value built in so you can get the most out of your holiday budget.
Bedding (sleeps 8 people): 1 x Queen bed 1 x Double or Queen bed (TBC) 2 x bunk beds (so 4 single beds in total)
Bath towels, mats, hand towels and tea towels are all supplied. You may wish to bring some extras. All bed linen is provided.
There is a secure area for dogs off the back deck, and gates on the deck for the safety of little ones and furry ones!
Extra Guest Charge: Our standard rate is for 2 guests only. Please note that an additional fee will apply to $30 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.
Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $60 for 1 night.
You have booked the property for a certain number of people (as specified on your booking). If you would like to have extra guests stay at any time, please contact us in advance. We will advise if this is possible and, if so, the additional cost.
Our cleaners plan their daily schedule for the number of guests booked in at each property. If undeclared guests stay, the rate charged retrospectively will be double the standard rate.
Party / Events Fee: $200 per occurrence Late Night Disturbance Fee: $200 per occurrence Smoking Fee: $200
Please take note that this does not include any amount to any damages that you may incur if you violate any of our house rules. We do not allow parties, events and smoking at the property.
Please note that this property is not available for Schoolies booking and doesn't accept 25 December Arrival/Departure.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
McCracken
Located in McCracken, this holiday home is on the beach. Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and South Australian Whale Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McCracken Golf Course and Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram. Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Victor Harbor Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
McCracken Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
South Australian Whale Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Victor Harbor Station - 3 min drive
Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
The Boulevard Cafe on the lake - 4 min drive
Hotel Victor - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
The Crown Hotel - 2 min drive
Victor Ice Creamery - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track?
As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track on 27 Jun, 2026 start from S$331, 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 Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track located?
Nestled on the beach, this McCracken holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk and Victor Harbor Convention Centre. McCracken Golf Course and Soldier Memorial Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km). Victor Harbor Station is 22 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the location, the view, and the privacy. It was a pleasure hosting you and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Clean cozy and charming to stay at this lovely well appointed house that allowed our beloved family dog and the views were gorgeous but the only let down was that we couldn’t see the sunsets or sunrises at this time of the year also the steep driveway on a dangerous bend on the busy main road into Victor Harbour was problematic and made reversing out of the driveway a bit difficult
Jillian R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Hi Jillian, thank you for leaving us a wonderful review. We hope to see you again next time. -Petlet
The location was amazing. Missing some basics like kitchen staples. There was 1 dart. Tight squeeze on the pool table - which was in average condition. Nothing to tidy it up with. Dusty and cobwebs in blinds. You can’t open any doors or windows as there’s no screens.
Kirsty G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location of the property. We appreciate your comments regarding kitchen staples, the games room, and cleanliness. We’ve shared your observations with our Operations team to ensure these areas are improved. Regarding the doors and windows, we’ll review the possibility of adding screens for better ventilation. Your input helps us enhance the guest experience. Thank you for staying with us.
This property was beautifully presented.It is ideal for family and Pups.Our boy Doug, loved the easy access to the beach, and all the Pups he met there.A lovely verandah, to sit back and enjoy the stunning view.One of the top Stayz in South Australia.
Lovely property withthe best views. Very neat and clean. Well stocked kitchen with everything you could need. Only a very short stroll to the beach with direct access from the garden. Thankyou for our stay in this wonderful property.
Great house with beautiful views where the whole family could enjoy some downtime. Having a place where the dog can come is an absolute bonus. Thank you!
Property was amazing, views incredible, very relaxing unwinding on the verandah with the added bonus of allowing pets inside and outside of the property.
Highly recommend and will definitely come back.
First of all the view is stunning & we really enjoyed our stay. It’s an older style property but we appreciated its charm & space. Secondly the property manager Melinda from PetLet was extremely prompt in responding to our maintenance requests and did everything in her power to make our stay a positive experience.
Pros - check in was a breeze; double garage & remote great for getting in off the busy road; comfortable beds & pillows in bedrooms 1 & 2 (no-one slept in the bunk room); good air con; plenty of cutlery and crockery; lots of kitchen bench space; & the dishwasher, coffee maker & microwave worked well.
Cons - the following comments are intended as constructive feedback, and we hope they will be taken as such. The maintenance man fixed what he could, however the owners need to do some maintenance to bring the property up to scratch for its price point in the rental market. . Things don’t have to be glamorous but they need to be functional, eg main bathroom cistern leaking slightly, en-suite hot tap screeches & cold tap drips (we were told the washers have been replaced but there’s still a problem). The grout in the en-suite shower looks very grubby & the frame is surrounded by a grubby open drain!
There needs to be a wardrobe provided in main bedroom & also one in the back living area as the third bunk bedroom is tiny & there’s only a small chest of drawers. It would be okay for young children but crowded for teens and adults. The rods to control the blinds are missing on several blinds & the venetian cord in the en-suite is broken. The front sliding screen door needs to be replaced as it comes off the track. The canvas blind outside the side kitchen window has started to tear and needs to be repaired before it gets worse. The front veranda rail & gates are low & could be climbable. The stained carpets were off putting but hopefully they were clean. The lounge in the front living area was very low so it was hard for us 60+ to get up out of it
The secure back yard needs a tidy up & side garden needs weeding - could be problem with long haired dogs. The stove top is old & we had trouble adjusting the heat & fitting our pans on it, so we requested and appreciated the provision of an electric frypan. Finally we would have appreciated it if towels had been provided, as we flew from NSW. NB - we couldn’t find he property manual.
Overall we loved our stay, and with that wonderful view it deserves 5 stars with more maintenance.
Jane A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sonia P.
15 Dec, 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property is dated.
Cleanliness - 3/5 - Kettle was covered in oily residue not cleaned.
Carpets in lounge room stained.
Lounge was uncomfortable.
Screen door comes off track which made it impossible to have the sliding door open for fresh air.
Back yard is a tripping hazard with un even paths. Maybe removing all the leaves, gum nuts and cutting back plants for easy access.
Sonia P.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your honest review Sonia. We have taken on-board the issues you have listed and taken the appropriate action to rectify them. It is important to us to know of such things, so we can continue to improve our guests experience, so thank you again. - Pet let
Lovely place Kids loved it especially having the cockle train in the front garden - can’t wait ti go again .
Lee H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review Zoe! We are pleased you all enjoyed your stay. It really is located in the perfect spot isn't it? We hope to have you stay again soon. - Pet Let
We enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage by the sea . Very functional house , a little rustic but very comfortable . Well equipped for cooking at home . Loved watching the whales and dolphins . Great heating .
Penny C.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thank you Penny for sharing your review. We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and got to spot some gorgeous whales and dolphins! Just awesome! We hope to have you stay again sometime. - Pet Let
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the McCracken cottage ...my only reservations would be having to supply towels and a 4 pm check in .....otherwise 5 stars all the way ......
RUTH R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write the lovely review Ruth. We appreciate the feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at McCracken and hope you will decide to stay with Pet Let again sometime. Most of our homes have a 2pm check in and towels are available on request, so with this in mind, we'd love you to explore our many gorgeous homes we have available for you and your fur babies. - Pet Let