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Aldinga Beach Reef Retreat

50s Retro By The Beach
Retro Lounge with 40" Sony HD LCD TV
1 House Back from Aldinga Beach
The Retreat
Chill Out Nook
Kitchen / Dining
The Kitchen
Large Pet Secure & Private Rear Yard with gas BBQ
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
The Bathroom
The Retreat

Retro 50s themed 3 br beach shack with mod cons inc. 46" Sony HD TV & Dishwasher. 1 house from Aldinga Beach. Walk 500m to local cafes, 2 min to drive on beach, 10 min drive to McLaren Vale wine region & the historic town of Willunga.

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Aldinga Beach, SA [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2

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From $99 to $219 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (28)

"Loved the 50s inspired look of this accommodation"

- Sarah, SA -Nov '11

"clean; pet friendly"

- Alan, VICTORIA -Oct '11

"The beach shack was very cosy and comfortable. Loved that linen was provided and beds had electric blankets plus very easy to clean-up when departing. The retro feel made it nostalgic for me and a hug..."

- Katy, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jul '11

"Our second stay there and not our last."

- Steven, SA -Jun '11

"This was such an interesting place to stay. The furnishings and decor are fantastic and everything you could ever need was provided. It was in a very quiet area but so very close to the beautiful beac..."

- Tina, AUCKLAND -May '11

"Located close to beach and local shops, large garden with plenty of seating"

- Elsie, MIDDX -Dec '10

"It was excellent! It was colder than expected when we stayed there but the shack had excellent heating and lots of things to do indoors on the colder days! It was so relaxing and comfortable, and we j..."

- Angela, SA -Nov '10

"fun friendly and relaxing"

- Rachel, -Oct '10

"It was a great place to take our dogs for a few days away.They enjoyed the back garden with it's new smells and the space and emptiness of the beach."

- Steven, SA -Apr '10

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Very close to beaches and cafe etc.The shack and furnishings make you feel as though you've stepped back in time. Loved all the extras (movies, CD's board games) it made fo..."

- Paula, SA -Oct '09

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Accreditation and awards for 'Aldinga Beach Reef Retreat':

2009 State Winner (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) TakeABreak Beach Holiday Accommodation

2009 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Fibro weekender, Self-contained apartment, Lodge

Large 3 bedroom beach shack built in 1955 and renovated 50s style with mod cons including 46" Sony Full HD 1080P LCD TV, R/C air conditioning, dishwasher, DVD home theatre Hi-Fi & washing machine.

Located only 50 minutes drive from central Adelaide and only 1 house back from the spectacular Aldinga Beach Aquatic Reserve.

Walk across the road to the beach or stroll 400m to quality local cafes. Easy access to the abundant variety of attractions on offer within the Fleurieu Peninsula region.

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Languages spoken: English(Basic)

"What a fab retro place to relive spending days at the beach when we were younger. Facilities spot on, correspondence with owners can't be faulted. Would recommend with out a second thought. "

"Aldinga beach retreat was fantastic, plenty of space for young family, with bath and large backyard our kids loved it. A stone throw from the ocean and a short drive to many wonderful vineyards. Location location location...

FACILITIES

- Large Lounge Room
- Large Sony 46" Full HD LCD TV
- Daikin 2.5hp R/C Air Conditioning
- Heaters in all bedrooms
- DVD Home Theatre HiFi
- Large selection of DVD's of CD's
- X-Box Games Console & Games
- Large Kitchen/Dining Room with ceiling fan & dishwasher
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed & 40" HD TV
- Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3 - Double Bunk Bed & Porta Cot
- Clean Bathroom with Shower & 'Loo
- Second Bathroom/Laundry with Bath & Washing Machine
- Large and Pet Secure Rear Yard
- Undercover Car Parking
- Children & Dog Friendly
- 4 Burner Gas BBQ
- Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Toaster, Kettle...
- Pots, Pans, Utensils, Crockery, Glasses...
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Childrens High Chair

LOCALITY

Aldinga Beach is located within the Fleurieu Peninsula only 45kms (50 minute drive) south of central Adelaide and provides some of the most stunning coastal scenery & pristine beaches.

The Reef Retreat is easy to find as it's located one house off the Esplanade.

WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR STAY

- Walk across the road to the beach

- Simply chill/veg out and listen to the surf when it's up.

- Absorb the 50s decor while listening to inhouse 50s CD's or watch an inhouse DVD on the 46" Sony HD LCD TV

- Play cards or in-house Board Games at the dining table

- Amble 500m to the Aldinga Beach Cafe for fish & chips, burgers or bacon & eggs for breakfast

- Stroll 500m Saltbush Bistro & dine on the raised outdoor deck overlooking the ocean. Wonderful breakfasts, lunches & dinners featuring the best wood oven Pizzas in SA

- 2 minute drive (1.5km) to the unique drive on beach, perfect for a family outing

- 3 minute drive (3km) to the Star of Greece Cafe for spectacular dining overlooking Port Willunga beach.

- 5 Minute drive (4km) to Aldinga's latest quality eatery "The Orchard"

- 10 minute drive (10km) to the historic town of Willunga featuring the Farmers, Quarry & Artisans Markets and plenty of lovely eateries including Fino Restaurant, Three Monkeys Fine Foods & Christinas on High St.

- 12 minute drive (15km) to the premier food and wine district of McLaren Vale featuring 60+ wineries & gourmet eateries. Highlights include The Salopian Inn, d'Arrys Verandah, Primo Estate, Penny's Hill, Hugh Hamilton, Coriole & Woodstock

- Short drive to numerous weekend markets at Willunga, Yankalilla, Myponga Markets, Inman Valley, Goolwa...

- Scenic 25 minute drive to the seaside mecca of Victor Harbor

- 25 minute drive to Rapid Bay featuring the recently re-opened jetty

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Culinary delights, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Gliding, Golf, Honeymoon, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Water sports, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Bus nearby, CD Player, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Microwave, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Reverse cycle heating, Stereo, Street parking, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops, Washing machine

Adult retreat

Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

An ideal base to check out the many Arts and Craft in the Fleuirieu Peninsula including the Artisans market at nearby Willunga.

Beach

Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Some beach gear provided - see description for details.

1 House back from pristine Aldinga Beach. 2 Minutes drive to the famous drive on beach.
Deck Chairs & Umbrella provided

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available nearby.

Bushwalk and Birdwatch in the nearby Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby.

Bushwalking in the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park is very popular. The park contains a lot of interesting features such as sand blows, sand dunes, heathlands, mallee scrub and forests. It is a haven for native wildlife, butterflies and birds.

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area.

The Retreat has plenty to keep children of all ages entertained including in-house DVD's & CDs, X-Box Console with Games, Board Games, Books and a large & private rear yard.
For parents there's a large master bedroom with an 80cm widescreen TV that's isolated from the childrens rooms.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Beach fishing is popular and small boats can launch from the drive on beach located 2 mins drive for excellent offshore fishing, including King George Whiting Squid Snapper Gar Tommies Mullet an occasional bream and flathead.

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

The Willunga Golf Course is 10 minutes drive

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided.

Up to 2 well behaved dogs/cats permitted at the Retreat. Large pet secure & private rear yard. Dogs are also allowed inside. Leash free beach year round opposite!
*** All pets must be up to date with all vaccinations

Romantic getaway

Stroll 500m to quality Cafes.

Wine Appreciation

500m to quality Cafe & Restaurant, 10 min drive to the McLaren Vale wine tasting region featuring 60+ wineries

Winter Holiday

Nice and cosy throughtout featuring Heaters in all bedrooms. Main living area features a 2.5 R/C air conditioner and a flame effect electric heater for ambience!

Aldinga Beach Reef Retreat

Aldinga Beach, SA, Australia

Rooms and rates

Low Season
June 1 2011 to September 29 2011
(during non SA school holiday periods & long weekends)
$99 pn - $499 pw
** Pricing is for 2 People
** Extra people $10 p/n, $50 p/w
** Dogs $10 p/n, $50 p/w (per dog)

Mid Season
Feb 1 2011 to 30 May 2011 & Sep 30 2011 to Dec 16 2011, SA School Holidays & Long Weekends
$129 pn - $699 pw
** Pricing is for 2 People
** Extra people $10 p/n, $50 p/w
** Dogs $10 p/n, $50 p/w (per dog)

Christmas Season (December 16, 2011 - January 31, 2012 )
$1299 p/w
** Pricing is for up to 2 People
** 7 day min stay
** Extra people $100 p/w
** Dogs $100 p/w (per dog)

Long Weekends
$149 pn
** Pricing is for up to 2 People
** 3 day min stay
** Extra people $10 p/n

Linen and towels (2 sheets & 1 x towel) $10 per head per stay

Aldinga Beach Reef Retreat (sleeps 6 - Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed Bedroom 3 - Double Bunk Bed )

Base rate

$100.00/night.

$600.00/week.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Mid Season 2012 rate

01/02/2012 - 08/03/2012

$129.00/night.

$129.00/weekend-night.

$699.00/week.

258.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Adelaide Cup 2012 rate

08/03/2012 - 12/03/2012

$149.00/night 1.

$149.00/night 2.

$149.00/night 3.

$149.00/night 4.

$0.00/night 5.

$0.00/night 6.

$0.00/night 7+.

3 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Mid Season rate

12/03/2012 - 04/04/2012

$129.00/night.

$129.00/weekend-night.

$699.00/week.

258.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Easter rate

05/04/2012 - 09/04/2012

$199.00/night.

$199.00/weekend-night.

4 nights min.

$15.00 /person /night over 4 people

Mid Season rate

10/04/2012 - 31/05/2012

$129.00/night.

$129.00/weekend-night.

$699.00/week.

258.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Low Season 2012 rate

01/06/2012 - 07/06/2012

$99.00/night.

$99.00/weekend-night.

$499.00/week.

198.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Queens Birthday 2012 rate

08/06/2012 - 11/06/2012

$149.00/night.

$149.00/weekend-night.

3 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Low Season 2012 rate

12/06/2012 - 28/06/2012

$99.00/night.

$99.00/weekend-night.

$499.00/week.

198.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

July School Holidays 2012 rate

29/06/2012 - 15/07/2012

$129.00/night.

$129.00/weekend-night.

$699.00/week.

4 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Low Season rate

16/07/2012 - 20/09/2012

$99.00/night.

$99.00/weekend-night.

$499.00/week.

198.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Mid Season rate

21/09/2012 - 13/12/2012

$129.00/night.

$129.00/weekend-night.

$699.00/week.

258.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 2 people

Christmas Holidays rate

14/12/2012 - 31/01/2013

$199.00/night.

$199.00/weekend-night.

$1299.00/week.

4 nights min.

$20.00 /person /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Aldinga Beach Reef Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 6.6 hours)

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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