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Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome

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True Beachfront Location. Step outside—Middleton Beach is right across the road.
Relaxed Open-Plan Living. Comfortable and breezy with plenty of natural light. Flat-Screen TV + DVD for Nights In. You can literally hear the waves from the lounge.
Ocean Views from the Balcony. Watch the waves roll in from your private upstairs deck.
Pets (by arrangement), and backyard fun.
Spacious Front Yard. Perfect for cricket, family games, or soaking up the sun. Enjoy a BBQ under cover in the private rear patio area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 84305 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Middleton, SA
  • Middleton Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Elliot Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boomer Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome

Unwind Holidays presents:

Tahren Beachfront Shack

If you can forgive the house itself, you'll easily feel happy with the 24/7 beach views. This popular holiday property is one of the true beachfront shacks located on the popular Surfers Parade, Middleton. Everything about the property is a holiday, beach across the road, large yard for a family game of cricket, sea views, big balcony and large outdoor area what more could you want?

We specialize in short-term/ holiday rentals. It is our number one priority to make your stay most enjoyable and memorable.
Our guests can enjoy a self-check-in property, but our friendly host and booking team are available through emails, calls, and SMS whenever the needs arise. Your privacy and enjoyment are our top priority for a WOW getaway

Middleton- BEACH - SUN - SURF - FUN - FAMILY - CAFES - WALKS

Drive to your destination. Then you can leave the car and have fabulous walks along the beach and to the main Middleton Street. Plenty of parking for all guests.

Tahren Beachfront Shack offers a prime coastal experience with Middleton Beach just steps away, perfect for surfing and whale watching. Nearby attractions include Basham Beach, the charming towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot, and the picturesque Horseshoe Bay. Dining options like Blues Restaurant and Middleton Tavern are within walking distance, while Pipi at Middleton offers great breakfast and coffee. For shopping, Goolwa Shopping Centre is a short drive away, and the famous Port Elliot Bakery is a must-visit for delicious treats. This location provides an ideal base for a relaxing seaside getaway.

During your stay, you'll have access to the guest bedroom, bathroom, living room, backyard, and all areas of the house. Please feel free to use any of the appliances or amenities in these areas as well. We take extra care to make sure you have the best experience. - this place is huge:)

Wake up to uninterrupted views of the ocean at Tahren Beachfront Shack, a straightforward yet relaxing holiday home located right on the ever-popular Surfers Parade in Middleton. This is the kind of place where memories are made—sunshine, sea breeze, and sand just steps from your front door. It's not about lavishness; it's about authenticity, location, and the good old-fashioned beach holiday.

Perfect for families, small groups, or anyone chasing the simple joy of a beachside getaway, Tahren Beachfront Shack delivers comfort, convenience, and coastal charm in spades. You’re not coming here for five-star glamour—you’re coming here to slow down, unwind, and soak in everything Middleton has to offer.

Key Features of Tahren Beachfront Shack

- Prime beachfront position—walk across the road and you’re on the sand
- Spacious yard ideal for backyard cricket or kids' play
- Elevated front balcony with expansive sea views
- Large living area with natural light and cooling sea breeze
- Sleeps up to 8 guests across 2 floors
- Outdoor dining, BBQ, and under-cover entertaining
- Family-friendly amenities including TV, air conditioning, and washing machine
- Plenty of parking for up to 4 vehicles

Experience the Beach at Your Doorstep

Step out and feel the sand between your toes within seconds. Middleton is known for its surf, sunshine, and scenic walks—and with Tahren Beachfront Shack, you’ll be living right at the heart of it all. Whether it’s watching the waves roll in over morning coffee on the balcony or listening to the ocean lull you to sleep, this location is hard to beat.

For beach lovers, this property offers a genuine coastal experience. No need to pack the car each day—the beach is literally across the road. Bring your surfboard, fishing gear, or just a towel—relaxation is automatic here.

A Layout Designed for Simplicity and Ease

Downstairs
- Bedroom with 2 single beds – ideal for kids or friends
- Full bathroom with shower and toilet
- Laundry with washing machine for extended stays
- Spacious green lawn for outdoor play or picnics
- Undercover entertaining area with BBQ

Upstairs
- Two queen bedrooms with sea views
- One twin bedroom with 2 single beds
- Bathroom with separate toilet
- Fully equipped kitchen—oven, cooktop, fridge, and microwave
- Bright open-plan living and dining area with ocean-facing balcony

Built for Comfort, Styled for Simplicity

While Tahren Beachfront Shack may NOT offer marble benchtops or chandeliers, it does offer peace of mind and the warmth of a genuine Australian beach house. It’s the kind of place where sandy feet are welcome, barbecues are frequent, and sunset views are simply part of the package.

Inside, enjoy:
- Flat-screen TV with DVD player for cosy nights in
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort
- Family dining table and comfy seating in the lounge
- Ample storage and a relaxed, homey vibe throughout

Practical Details for a Smooth Stay

- Outdoor shower for sandy returns from the beach
- Cot available for families (BYO linen)
- Ample parking—ideal for multiple vehicles or trailers
- Children welcome and space for active play
- Pet-free and non-smoking property

Linen and Towel Options to Suit Your Needs

To keep your stay flexible and budget-friendly, linen and towels are available at an additional cost. You can opt for local hire linen service for added convenience or bring your own to keep costs down. We aim to make this as straightforward as possible for our guests.

Why Guests Choose Tahren Beachfront Shack

Guests choose Tahren Beachfront Shack not for extravagance, but for authenticity. This property provides what really matters—prime location, generous space, and the comfort of a lived-in family beach shack. The house is clean, simple, and designed for unwinding.

Staying here means stepping away from the noise of city life and into a slower rhythm where the beach is your backyard and time feels like it stands still. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, this property invites you to switch off and soak in the best of the South Coast.

Local Attractions Near Tahren Beachfront Shack

- Middleton Point – ideal for beginner surfers
- Encounter Bikeway – scenic cycling from Goolwa to Victor Harbor
- Whale watching in winter months
- Local cafes, bakeries, and boutique shops
- Day trips to Port Elliot, Goolwa, or Hindmarsh Island
- Nearby wineries in Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale

Suitable for All Types of Getaways

Whether you're planning a family holiday, a group weekend, or a quiet coastal retreat, Tahren Beachfront Shack fits the bill. It’s affordable, well-located, and full of that relaxed coastal vibe that Middleton is known for.

This isn’t a holiday you’ll forget. It’s the kind where barefoot mornings turn into sun-drenched afternoons, and evenings are best spent on the balcony watching the waves with a chilled drink in hand.

Book Your Stay at Tahren Beachfront Shack Today

Availability fills fast, especially during school holidays and summer weekends. If you’re looking for a down-to-earth beachfront holiday home with unbeatable location and real value, this is the one. Book your stay at Tahren Beachfront Shack and let the coast take care of the rest.



Drive to your destination. Then you can leave the car and have fabulous walks along the beach and to the main Middleton Street. Plenty of parking for all guests.

Linen and Towel Options to Suit Your Needs

To keep your stay flexible and budget-friendly, linen and towels are available at an additional cost. You can opt for local hire linen service for added convenience or bring your own to keep costs down. We aim to make this as straightforward as possible for our guests.

Welcome Amenities
To get you started, we provide a small selection of basic supplies and welcome amenities upon check-in. These typically include essentials such as toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and a few other household basics.
Please note that these items are provided as a complimentary starter pack and are not replenished throughout your stay.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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

About the area

Middleton

Located in Middleton, this holiday home is on the beach. Tokuremoar Reserve and Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve.
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Middleton, SA

What's nearby

  • Middleton Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Green Bay - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Boomer Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe' De Carlo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Elliot Chicken Run - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Cafe on the Wharf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome located?

Nestled on the beach, this Middleton holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surfers Beach and Middleton Beach. Basham Beach and Tokuremoar Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOY W.

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

"75th Birthday"

Lovely large property although a bit dated & faded.Bathrooms and kitchen were very clean.The view was excellent.We had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger K.

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

Great short holiday

Great location and very little passing traffic. Was great listening to the waves. Great place for dogs as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Disappointed..paid 9 nights only stayed 5 nights

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christina l.

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

Middleton Stay

Loved the location, the beach. Cleaning needs improvementand mold in upstairs bathroom on the grout and in the sink plug outlet. Will be back again, perfect! Thank you, Christina & Richard
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phil D.

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

Xmas Break

Good impression. Accurate listing. Amazing location, accommodation suited our family
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Just what we needed

A week of groundhog days…. Waking up to the beach, surfers, seals…. Beach walks with the dogs, neighbour hood walks, starry nights, puzzles and books. Our fifth visit was wonderful, hopefully stay number 6 isn’t too far away. Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Cheryl

Overall very good. Nice & quiet. Only annoying thing was there was only 1 decent teaspoon & not enough washing up liquid. We had a great time & pretty pleased with our choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Heather L.

Beachfront and pet perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location and chilled-out no-fuss vibe of this truly beachfront property. Yes, its exterior has been subject to the full effects of salt spray off the Southern Ocean, but inside there's every provision and it's lovely and clean.It didn't take our dog long to get to know the way to the beach! Perfect for an off season escape.

10/10 Excellent

Marg C.

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

Tahren

👍 we have stayed here often the last 30 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niomi R.

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

Great views

Plenty of space . Fenced yard for the dog. Great location . Beautiful views .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Jacqui S.

Family beach holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unwind are not very professional in handling the property. At one stage they randomly canceled the booking and then took final payments from incorrect card they were not authorised to.The oven stopped working. While we understand it may be difficult to get service staff during holidays, late January is hardly peak season and sending a ‘brush off’ sms is not acceptable. We were forced to use the very small BBQ and were clearly told we would be charged $50 if we did not clean it.While we enjoyed our holiday, we will never use unwind again nor stay at this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

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

Middleton Favourite

We have stayed in this property on a few occasions due to the location and proximity to the beach. It is one of the older 'shacks' but good to see that the property was clean and everything was functioning including a new TV.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

great location basic accommodation

the overall impression is that the the place needs maintenance and updating. Because little time was spent inside our stay was still a good one.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

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

Location is great

Amazing location and the house is clean and tidy. Photos were accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Pam R.

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

Middleton Winter Escape

Although property is dated, it was clean and tidy. Amenities were certainly satisfactory. Location is fantastic and close to other communities along the Peninsula. A perfect spot for a family holiday close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beachside perfect

Had a wonderful stay. Beach in the morning, puzzles in the afternoon when the weather came and whale spotting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Great beachfront accommodation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for a relaxing weekend and really enjoyed being able to bring our dog as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Great beachfront accommodation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for a relaxing weekend and really enjoyed being able to bring our dog as well.

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

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

Top location

We always enjoy Middleton and the property is perfect - on the beach, plenty of space and very functional. Enjoy views of the ocean, easy access to the beach and backyard cricket.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hieke H.

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

Great surfing spot for our son

Bit rundown and there is still a light bulb shortage in Middleton, but the overall experience has been good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Great house in a beautiful beachfront location

What a great holiday house. All the comfort you need with stunning views of the beach. Our dog also loved it as it was such an ideal spot for long walks on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Debra M.

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

Needs some TLC

Just over 12 months ago we stayed here and suggested that some simple elbow grease and care would help this house that is situated in a perfect position. This time the toilet seat had been fixed - that was the only thing. All doors out onto the balcony (where the view is tremendous) are difficult to open, there was mould in the bathroom sink (and a bottle of bleach under the sink - clearly nobody knows how to use it). It is such a shame that a venue like this has been allowed to become so run down. We thought we would give it a second chance but I can't see that we will be back. It is a crying shame because we love being there. We don't mind old - hey we are old ourselves - but clean is necessary. This place needs just needs someone to love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

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

Middleton beach front

A beautiful beach and a great location, this house provides everything you need to maximise the surf and the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

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

Great location!!

Property was in a great location, clean and had all the amenities needed. We all had an amazing stay! Would book again for sure!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Middleton

Loved our holiday by the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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