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Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Mount Dutton, SA

Mt Dutton Bay Woolshed Museum
‪12 min drive‬
Coffin Bay Golf Club
‪42 min drive‬
Long Beach
‪45 min drive‬
Port Lincoln, SA (PLO)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families.

Welcome to Vandy's shack, we love it and know you will too!

This gorgeous retro beach shack is located at Mount Dutton Bay on the Lower Eyre Peninsula and is absolute beachfront. Generations of our family have grown up, holidaying around this area and we have so many special memories. It really is the perfect holiday destination for couples and small families with everything you need for a shack holiday vibe with all the modern comforts. Guests refer to Vandy's shack as a hidden gem.

Guests at Vandy's shack don't leave disappointed - please check out the reviews. Vandy's shack is right on the waterfront and the high standard of accommodation is clean and very comfortable. Included in the price, we supply all linen and towels so that you are truly on holidays!

There is lots to do at Dutton Bay. Relax at the shack or use the kayaks to explore the waterways. The bay holds all sorts of fish for the fishing enthusiast. Dolphins and kangaroos are regularly spotted from the shack and the bay holds a variety of birdlife. Go for walks and enjoy coffee at the Dutton Bay Woolshed. The community at Dutton Bay are friendly, relaxed and casual. Vandy's shack is central to many other great locations including nearby Coffin Bay, Farm Beach, the Coffin Bay National Park, Coles Point and Greenly Beach. Port Lincoln is only 40 minutes away. Vandy's shack is the ideal getaway for a couple or small family!

Vandy's shack is a modernised, waterfront beach shack offering all the modern facilities you could need. The shack has two bedrooms. The main bedroom contains a queen size bed and has great sea views. The second bedroom is large and contains a queen size bed and a bunk bed. This bedroom also has great sea views. The lounge room contains two comfortable lounges, and a TV with built in DVD player. The kitchen is clean and functional with most modern facilities. There is a large modern fridge and freezer unit and the shack is air-conditioned.

Outside there is a large seaside deck with sun lounges for relaxing days. Out the back is a protected entertaining area with outdoor furniture and a large BBQ. Use of the two kayaks is included free when you stay at Vandy's shack.

Pets are allowed by negotiation.

Property manager

Greg van den broek

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Pets allowed by negotiation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

About the area

Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific

Mount Dutton, SA

What's nearby

Mt Dutton Bay Woolshed Museum - 12 min drive - 4.6 km
Coffin Bay Lookout - 39 min drive - 26.7 km
Coffin Bay Golf Club - 42 min drive - 28.9 km
Long Beach - 45 min drive - 31.4 km
Greenly Beach - 55 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

Port Lincoln, SA (PLO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffin Bay Oyster Farm - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vandy's Shack at Dutton Bay ideal for couples and small families. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mt Dutton Bay Woolshed Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of Coffin Bay National Park and Mount Dutton Bay Conservation Park. Goat Island and Long Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Esther Y.

12 Jan, 2025

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

What a special place

We loved our stay at Greg’s shack. Mt Dutton Bay is quiet and peaceful, but with plenty of possibilities for water activities. The shack is absolute waterfront so it is perfect for just relaxing and unwinding. It was very well equipped with everything you need for your stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corlia v.

13 Jul, 2020

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

Lovely stay

Beautifully presented shack in stunning location. Our host, Greg, was very welcoming and accomodating and quick to respond to all enquiries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Vandys Shack - a hidden gem

A little slice of paradise Spectacular location with so much to see and do. 20 mins to Coffin Bay or stay in your own little slice of heaven! Pooch loved it and made doggo friends when not snoozing in the sun.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bri C.

30 Jan, 2023

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

A truly relaxing break

Property was lovely - very clean, beautifully renovated and had everything you would need. Fantastic views from the windows and also the large deck. Kayaks and paddle board added a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B., Adelaide

9 Oct, 2021

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

Peaceful perfect shack

We had a great week at Vandy’s shack! Very clean, great views, kayaks and paddle board, friendly neighbours… all we needed! Will definitely return and thanks again for being pet friendly! Our dog loved sitting on the beach, lawn and deck!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

27 Sept, 2021

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

Loved it

Excellent setup. Thought of everything, so you can just relax and enjoy this little slice of heaven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

19 Feb, 2025

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

Amazing!

Gorgeous place to stay! The house and garden areas are beautifully maintained. The house is very comfortable and you drift into holiday mode as soon as you walk in. Greg is wonderful, an absolutely incredible host. There are kayaks and a paddle board for use which is perfect for this stunning bay with its crystal clear waters. Walk in, sit back and enjoy the views, the pelicans that come right up to you hoping you have fish to give them, the dolphins that are in the bay daily, the kangaroos that come on to the lawns, the emus that wander through and enjoy pats with Herbie, the local Labrador who takes himself for walks and visits the shacks. We absolutely loved this place!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

They don’t make shacks like these anymore. Lovely retro feel but has what you need for a standard bnb. Felt like my childhood. Was great to sit outside facing the water and watch the world go by including the diverse bird life. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sue D.

25 Feb, 2023

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

Beach shack

Great place for a relaxing stay. Very windy so we couldn’t use kayaks and paddle board. Not the best beach to walk out and have a swim. Absolutely spot less and air con worked really well. Recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

14 Apr, 2024

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

Relaxing perfect place!

Vardy’s shack at Mount Dutton Bay is amazing. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. Well equiped, very clean, on the beach, beach view from lounge and both bedrooms, comfortables beds and pillows. We made fresh bread, caught fish, (fish cleaning facility) seen kangaroos, dolphins, emus and many bird life. Seating and table out the front and the back. A run for your dog. Paddle board and 2 kayaks. We had an amazing fire in the fire pit on the beach. HEAVEN…

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

1 Mar, 2024

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

A slice of paradise!

Vandy's Shack has everything! We brought relatives from the UK and they fell in love with the "shack"....kayaking straight from the back door - we were lucky to paddle with a pod of dolphins and a sea lion! We used the shack as a base to explore - beautiful Farm Beach, up to Baird Bay to swim with the sea lions, and oysters in Coffin Bay. Just fabulous! So good to go home, cook dinner with a cool drink or 2 in hand and enjoy watching the world go by - the shack really had everything you could need. We would all love to come back....

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

14 Jun, 2022

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

Slice of paradise

My family and I stayed here for 3 nights, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the visit, including our dog who was welcomed with a kennel, bowls and a long run-free line made available for her. The shack has been beautifully presented in its decor and the owner has included a history of the place with photos which made for some interesting reading. We made use of the kayaks, the fire pit right on the beach and spent hours with the endless possibilities with lego and duplo. The shack was very comfortable with a full kitchen and split system heater, the electric blankets on the bed were a nice touch for those cold nights. Lots to do in the local area, info found on the fridge was very handy. Very quite area but the people we did meet were very friendly, it was nice to get back to the basics of life and enjoy the scenery.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

22 Jan, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jules R.

26 Apr, 2024

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

Awesome Place!

This is such a great place and quiet location. We had 5 adults including 3 younger people, and everyone loved the layout, interior decor, facilities, well-stocked kitchen, wi-fi and beach views. The additional caring touches of coffee pods, special teas, bread making machine and ingredients all made it wonderful. Spotlessly clean. Lovely linen. The communication with Greg was outstanding, he was so quick to message back and generous with his information, advice, flexibility and openness. We would highly recommend this place, it's a fantastic spot. Thank you Greg and Sue!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda G.

11 Sept, 2023

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Picture Perfect

Nice size, tastefully decorated, beautiful views, and very peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

27 Feb, 2023

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Take the drive, it's worth it.

Second visit and will definitely be back. Stunning bay, a beach on your front verandah, great little house/shack with everything you need. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony b.

20 Jul, 2022

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what a beach shack should be

a relaxing and comfortable place with no complications . Met a few neighbours and residents who were really good and very helpful . We have two dogs and they seemed pretty happy. Thankyou to all

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

29 Jun, 2022

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peace and quiet

property clean, warm, comfortable, just right

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aran D.

24 May, 2022

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A very special place

Stayed a relaxing week at Vandy's shack, and really hope to go back. The shack is very clean and comfortable, the location peaceful and beautiful. Location is great - not too far from Coffin Bay and Pt Lincoln is only 30-40 minutes away. Having a camp fire on the beach under the stars with freshly shucked coffin bay oysters was a real treat. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

6 May, 2022

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Heavenly

Depends what you are looking for. If you want no high rise and shops and hordes of people, forget Mount Dutton. But if after peaceful beautiful simple isolation… there could be nothing better. Absolutely fabulous.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Blunt B.

8 Apr, 2022

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Patch of paradise

Lovely little retro shack right on the water. Greg was fantastic in communication. Great having a place that allows your fur baby to come🥰

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

10 Mar, 2022

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Lovely place

Great place. Nice location and well set out. Everything was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Adelaide

12 Feb, 2022

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Excellent accommodation and location

Well maintained and beautifully furnished accommodation. A great spot for relaxing and a convenient base for touring Eyre Peninsula 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

30 Jan, 2022

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Great stay at Dutton Bay

Vandys shack is the perfect place to relax and unwind and is an excellent base camp for exploring the family friendly Farm beach and many of the other close by beaches. Everything you need is supplied and allowing our dogs to stay was a nice touch (they absolutely loved it) overall a beautiful place in a beautiful spot you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Greg 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Great location

We had wet and windy conditions when we’re stayed however it didn’t matter as the location is breathtaking. Away from it all and a cosy place to relax. Hope to return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021