"On The Beach"
Perched on the sand dunes overlooking Lucky Bay, our beach house has absolute ocean frontage with only 10m of beautiful sand between you and the Spencer Gulf at high tide.
3 Bedrooms, sleeps 15!
While soaking up the 180-degree water views on the outdoor furniture beside the BBQ you can enjoy the kids playing on the beach or swimming in the shallow child friendly waters. We only ask that you leave it exactly as you found it…
New carpets and furniture
This is not a 5 Star modern beach house but an early 1950’s fishing shack. While it is better than most and we are upgrading and modernizing all the time - do not expect everything to be new and modern. That is not the point. For this property, location is everything.
Important points to note:
The hot water system takes 6-8 hours to heat up. While we will try to get our friendly neighbours to turn it on prior to your arrival, sometimes that is not possible and should turn it on first thing.
Telephone reception is terrible but we have installed WiFi that is pretty good so make sure you log onto the WiFi network and use this for calls etc. Password is qinspass.
The new dryer and washing machine in the laundry/bathroom cannot be used at the same time - only one at a time. Also, you have to turn them on using the middle dial before they will light up and operate.
Mice are always a problem over Winter and Spring - we have laid bait in many places that cannot be accessed by pets but they still sometimes manage to get in to cupboards and drawers. Do not freak out - you won’t find live ones but you may find the occassional droppings in a cupboard.
On very windy days the front left window frame may vibrate and knock - just jam a bit of cardboard between the frames to stop this if it annoys you. We intend to replace all the front windows this year.
We own a Coonawarra winery and usually leave some of our wine at the property in the lounge room and boxes in the games room. Price is $20 per bottle (Riesling and Cab Sauv) - leave the cash in the kitchen drawer or call to have it added to your account.
We provide an extensive range of provisions for ourselves and our guests but the rule is to replace what is used up so that the next guests do not miss out. Please respect this and replace everything that is getting low or gone on departure. See the “What to bring” section below to see the things we do not leave as provisions and that you should bring yourself.
TAKE THE FERRY TO THE DOOR
Only 2 hours from Adelaide if you take the Walleroo Ferry and walk 100m down the beach. No car required - use our loan vehicle at the Lucky Bay end! Adults $36, children $10.
The Aurora V runs daily to Lucky Bay from Walleroo
Its a beautiful 2 hour trip
South Facing Sandy Beach with Whiting, Squid and Blue Swimmer Crabs from the Shore!
Privacy from Friendly Neighbours and Uninterrupted Views
Kid Friendly Shallow Water and a Beach Littered with Amazing Shells
All Day Outdoor Activities for the Kids to Entertain Themselves While you Relax or Join Them...
Large Open Plan Kitchen with Modern Appliances - Quaint in a Good Way
Great Ambience By Day and By Night
Attention to Detail Everywhere
New french door fridge
Multiple Quiet Places
New acacia and rope lounge suite and new buffet
Sun, swimming, seafood…
If you love a walk or drive ON the beach, you’ll find 100kms of unspoilt sandy coastline to explore all the way to Fitgerald Bay.
BEACH BOAT LAUNCH!
Use your 4WD to drop off your boat 50m from your yard, moore directly in front and use your boat whenevver you want to bag out on whiting, squid, blue swimmer crab or - SOON - Snapper!
For those who like to go boating or fishing, Lucky Bay boasts some of the best King George whiting fishing in SA, along with squid - all year round.
CRAB!
Millions of Blue swimmer crabs arrive in the warmer months, occassional schools of frenzied Kingfish and dozens of other target species abound.
Let's not forget the fresh Pacific oysters. Home to Australia’s largest Oyster hatchery, Cowell is just 15 minutes away and you can buy fresh live Oysters at $10 per dozen daily at Turner's.
LOCAL STORES
While you're getting your daily oyster fix go to the IGA, hardware store, bakery, hotels and antique shops for other essentials and entertainment.
An authentic 1950’s fishing shack
Established in 1922, current design built in 1954, this original 1950's fisherman’s shack (named after the 1959 Holliwood / Australian movie "On The Beach" starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner) maintains its “original” feel and has an open living area, 1950’s kitchen cabinets and decked out with modern appliances and utensils, cutlery and crockery.
UPDATED
A new stainless french door fridge, carpet, curtains, lounge suite and laundry washer dryer stack round out the mod cons.
The sleeping quarters (3 queens, 3 single bunks, 2 double foldout sofas, 1 camp bed and one single mattress) sleeps up to 15 people and consists of 3 bedrooms.
Sleeps up to 15!
The "Peck", the "Gardner" and the "Astaire" bedrooms - all with queen beds. Extra showers and toilets 30m away in the public block behind. Electric blankets (rarely needed) and quilts are provided but linen is not. Do not forget your hats, aerogard and beach towels!
"On The Beach" is an authentic 1950s experience with modern comforts including a coffee machine, huge flatscreen TV and WiFi - and plenty of original maritime Australiana.
UNIQUE
Brand new designer furniture in the lounge and original in the bedrooms - come to enjoy the sea, sights, solitude and safety of your own private piece of the Australian coastline.
Huge stars, great premise, wonderful location!
What a great movie! Ahead of it’s time…
Made in Australia
“On the Beach” was a 1959 Hollywood movie about the end of the world. The south coast of Australia was set as the safest place on earth. When you stay at our shack you too will feel safe and relaxed, removed from the turmoil of city life.
FLOORPLAN
3 Unique Bedrooms
The Gregory Peck
Queen bed, matching 1950 dresser, chest of drawers and side table, wardrobe. Ocean pattern 1950’s carpet and storm water print above bed. Original matched glass lightshade. Opens via sliding door into living area. Sleeps 2 adults plus room on floor for another.
The Ava Gardner
Queen-sized bed, side table, wardrobe. Orange 1950’s carpet, bedhead, new curtains. Opens into games area at rear, adjacent to The Fred Astaire room. Sleeps 2 adults. Lots of storage!
The Fred Astaire
Queen-sized lower bunk with single bunk above and 2 single bunks opposite. 1 spare mattress and 1 folding bed underneath - gives a total of 7 births in this room - 9 births with the extra beds set up in the games room (onto which it opens).
Nearby Features
Boatramp
50 metres away, cement boatramp for your fishing boat - come and go as you please. Tie off points in the shallows and tender dinghies available.
Council playground
Right in your backyard, 30m away, is your own new Council playground - to keep the kids entertained when they tire of the beach - if ever!
Showers, Toilets, Shelter
Extra hot showers and toilets also just 30m away so you never have to wait in line in a full house! A new shelter with tables is also available.
WHAT TO BRING
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What to bring
Linen (Queen, Double or Single sized)
Towels and sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect repellant/aerogard
Food: Milk, Margerine, Butter, Eggs, Bread, Lemons, Bacon, Fresh herbs, Cheese, Cooking oil - the basic short- life items. Most dry goods are already here such as rice, flour, breadcrumbs, sugar, dry herbs and spices. Frozen stuff for the air fryer should be brought, as well as your favourite sauces and mustards, salad dressings etc. Of course, meat and vegetables to your liking.
YOU MUST REPLACE WHAT YOU USE.
Coffee Pods - K-Fee (Aldi)
Alcohol and soft drinks, juices etc - We provide our wine (Hundred of Comaum, Coonawarra) but YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR WHAT YOU DRINK ($20 per bottle)
Warm clothes - sometimes it is freezing at night!
Hats, bathers, shoes and thongs
Fishing gear and BAIT - see the Fishing Guide on this site!
Ice and esky
Mobile phones
DOGS - Leads and bowls, beds, Toys
Torches
Books, magazines
Medications, Snoring machines
Board games, cards etc for bad weather (it happens)
Anything you need that is not on the Amenities List
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What not to bring
Anything on the Amenities list
