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The Crab Shack Wallaroo

Family-friendly holiday home in Wallaroo

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wallaroo, SA
  • Place, Davies Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallaroo Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper Cove Marina
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Crab Shack Wallaroo

This 100-year-old stone cottage has been recently renovated and styled with contemporary finishing’s. A touch of the old heritage combined with the comfort of modern living. The cottage is ideally situated within close walking distance to the main street of wallaroo and the jetty. Perfect for family getaways or a group of friends this cottage will comfortably house up to 8 guests.

The space;
3 bedrooms (1 master and 2 adjoining bedrooms) which can sleep 8 guests
1 bathroom with shower and a separate toilet
Lounge room with air conditioning, large TV and a selection of games/DVDs
Dining room with 6 seater table, which could be extended to seat 8
Large kitchen including a fridge/freezer, electric oven and cooktop, microwave, pod coffee machine, kettle, toaster and plenty of cookware, crockery and cutlery
Outdoor space including undercover dining table and BBQ, and a fish cleaning station
Laundry with washing machine, large clothes line in backyard

The backyard is fully enclosed with a gate, perfect for keeping dogs and children safe. Also allows for up to 4 cars to be parked securely.

Other things to note;
***we do not provide any towels
Baby bath and high chair available for kids
Pets allowed if kept well managed
As well as air-conditioning to the main lounge, portable heaters and coolers supplied for bedrooms

Guest access;
Guests have full access to the property, except for the 2 larger locked sheds and small locked room located at the back of the house.

The Location;
The cottage is located right near the heart of Wallaroo, meaning you can leave your car behind to access a lot of Wallaroo’s attractions by foot;
- 150m to closest pub and eatery
- 200m to recently developed Wallaroo adventure playground and skate park
- 500m to supermarket
- 1km to jetty and outdoor swimming lagoon/beach
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wallaroo

Wallaroo is home to this holiday home. Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum and Ascot Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Moonta Mines Railway and Museum and Moonta Bay Water Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Wallaroo, SA

What's nearby

  • Davies Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wallaroo Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Office Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cooper Cove Marina - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yorkes Chicken & Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Exchange Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch Tub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Copper Coast Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crab Shack Wallaroo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Crab Shack Wallaroo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Crab Shack Wallaroo?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crab Shack Wallaroo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crab Shack Wallaroo located?

This family-friendly Wallaroo holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wallaroo Golf Course, Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum and Davies Square. Office Beach and Bews Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing house and yard, close to everything in town we had a amazing week in wallaroo and would highly recommend staying at the crab shack
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy property Very clean and well presented
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great cottage

Excellent what more can we say pup at the end of the street, comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Enjoyable stay

Great stay for the night and close to everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect position close to everything. We had no car but walking distance to Main Street, town hall 2min where we went to an event. Pub 2 mins walk and short walk to jettyBeds comfortable and shower perfect. Has everything you need for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

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

Family holiday

Old cottage but comfortable & close to main Shops, hotel & Jetty. Overall happy with our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl D.

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

Short stay

Great spot. Heaps of games provided. Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie A.

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

Great location

We found a great size for our family, and appreciated it being pet friendly. A few maintenance things need attention, but mostly we found the venue perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason J.

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

Quiet area lovely shack

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jen R.

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

Overnight Stay

We enjoyed our stay and were happily surprised with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Crab shack

Very good in a great spot
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Excellent, clean and convinient

An excellent variety of kitchen appliances and games very clean and helpful instructions from the owner. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

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

Cosy cottage

Cosy Crab Shack. Had everything we needed, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline diane C.

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

Fantastic weekend

Very comfortable and welcoming house in a excellent location . Quiet and peaceful.loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wylie F.

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

Holiday Review

Enjoyed a great weekend away with friends, amazing location to the town centre! Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Overnight stay

Property tidy, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Great I lace to stay

Close to everything definitely will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise O.

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

A seamens cottage

A lovely cottage to suit our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAELENE H.

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

Clean

Property spotlessly clean. Great pressure in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

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

It was very good

We all enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

A brilliant house

Absolutely loved our stay at the Crab Shack! The temperature was about 40 degrees until 8pm but the house was lovely and cool. Well equipped and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

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

Great spot, clean and tidy

Great position close to main street. Everything you need on hand. Beds and linen are ultra comfortable. Had the best nights sleep. Incredible selection of DVDs and and games. Lots of heating and cooling options too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Like home

Very comfortable with everything you need

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great place

Ripper place, plenty of blankets/linens , boardgames and movies. Shame one of the previous tenants didnt make any attempt to clean the barbecue but oh well, not owners faultWill definitely go here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Crab Shack

Lovely old cottage. Plenty space. Hot showers Pet friendly. Close shops. Owners lovely communicate with Would highly recommend & happy stay again Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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