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A covered deck with a view of the beach, wicker furniture, and a cushioned seating area.
A modern kitchen with a view of the sea, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a camera on a tripod.
A coastal landscape with dense shrubbery and a clear view of the ocean.
A dining area with a view of the ocean, wooden furniture, and a telescope.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2045 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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McCracken, SA
  • Place, Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Victor Harbor Convention Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, McCracken Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McCracken

With a stay at this vacation home in McCracken, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk and a 2-minute drive from Victor Harbor Convention Centre. .This beach vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from McCracken Golf Course and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Soldier Memorial Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victor Harbor Convention Centre - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • McCracken Golf Course - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Warland Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Encounter Coast Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 3 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Qahwa - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track McCracken

Absolute Beachfront 3BR 2BA Home w/ Beach Track Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful view, very private
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay, very relaxing feel

Excellent location with fantastic views, easy access to the beach. A very relaxing enjoyable place to unwind with the while family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach view, lovely verandah but certainly not ideal for anyone who could not manage steps or a very ruggid walk to beach. Heating system is excellent lovely bathrooms. It is a tricky process getting out of garage onto main road as it always seemed busy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rancho relaxo

Spacious clean and comfortable. Private and feeling a world away from everyone. With a wonderful view. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tranquil and charming beach house

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location missing a few basics

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Unwind

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location, character home with plenty of charm

Positive experience. Amazing views and relaxing coastal vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach views

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

An outstanding property. Will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Coastal cottage

Absolutely loved staying here. Terrific location and all the things you want in a holiday home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house, great views!

Great views, lovely house, loved the billiard but very busy road just in front of house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

The house was spacious and lovely and the environment was relaxing and so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing view but requires maintenance

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem

Lovely place Kids loved it especially having the cockle train in the front garden - can’t wait ti go again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cosy , great views

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 .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with beautiful outlook

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 ......
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025