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The Shack

Front deck view
"The Shack" on the beach at Pt Clinton
bedroom 1
bedroom 2
bedroom 3
Mangrove / Samphire Walk

On the beach front Port Clinton, a peaceful town with wide sandy beaches, perfect for crabbing, fishing, walking the dog or just doing nothing. The perfect place to go if you want to get away from it all or just spend precious time with family & friends.

"The Shack"...........at the Beach, Pt Clinton

Port Clinton, SA [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

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From $105 to $150 6 persons per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"we all loved staying there including our little dog"

- Rodney, SA -Apr '12

"We had a wonderful time.Lots of good places to walk and it was great to be able to bring the dogs. Loved the deck."

- Jane, SA -Mar '12

"It was a beautiful setting, having the water so close was lovely, very relaxing. Shack was very clean, very well equipped. "

- Gregory, SA -Mar '12

"Extreamly good place to relax . The fenced yand is fantastic for the pets . Location is lovely with easy access to the sports club and community store . Kids room is a bit cramped up . "

- Niru, SA -Sep '11

"Fenced yard was great for the dog and small children, plus the beach and playground. The children loved playing in the mud when the tide was out! Overall, the accommodation was clean and bright and a ..."

- Julie, SA -Sep '11

"Fantastic location! Tranquil view from the front deck, where we enjoyed our breakfasts. Lovely walks with our dogs at both high & low tides, & fun to fossick about the mangroves. A peaceful, friendly..."

- Richard, -Jul '11

"Our stay was fantastic and we had beautiful weather to make it even better. Fishing from the road was a sucess. Very good if you have a dog to take with you. The kids room is very cramped as we were..."

- Chris, SA -Apr '11

"Well maintained property with a good outlook and position in Port Clinton"

- Eddie, SA -Mar '11

"Very relaxing for the humans and a great place for the dogs, with the property fully enclosed they had plenty of room to run around. We were a group of three adults and two small dogs, it was excellen..."

- Wendy, SA -Dec '10

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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

Please consider other guests and do not let your animals on the beds or lounges. Please pickup any dog or cat droppings / animal mess before you leave.

Fibro weekender

"The Shack" is pet friendly. The back and front yards are fully fenced and are safe for your pet.
We have heating and cooling so you will be comfortable all year round.
With accommodation for up to 6 people, the main bedroom has a double bed and an ocean view. Second bedroom has a double bed, third bedroom has a set of bunk beds.
Kitchen and lounge rooms are fully functional with ocean views and everything you could need including microwave, large fridge/freezer, electric oven, bread maker, pots and pans etc., Digital set top box & TV, DVD, Radio and CD player.
Best of all is the large shady front veranda perfect for enjoying the beach views, reading, chatting or just relaxing with your children or pet!

Languages spoken: English(Basic)

Things to do:

Port Clinton is a short 125 km from Adelaide. Its attractive sandy beach is ideal for swimming and relaxing and the waters are ideal for fishing at high tide and crabbing and low tide between September & April. In the centre of town is a well stocked general store also selling petrol and LP gas including a bottle shop for all your needs. Nearby is a Sports Club where you can enjoy a meal in the Bistro, play the Pokies and even Take Away Food. Swim in the community pool October to Easter or when the temperature is above 24 degrees, play bingo on Saturday afternoon or walk / bike ride the 9 km Mangrove Walk between Port Clinton & Price. Explore Clinton Conservation Park, 2 minutes walk from “The Shack”. It covers 1854 hectares of mangrove swamp with native plants and a great diversity of birdlife and stretches from north of Port Clinton around the top of the Gulf and down almost to Port Wakefield.

Local History:

The first European to explore the area was Matthew Flinders who traversed the coastline in 1802. He waded ashore across the mudflats and named both Gulf St Vincent and the Yorke Peninsula after friends in Britain who had supported his voyage of exploration.
After the completion of the railway form Adelaide to Wallaroo in 1878 the jetty at Port Clinton fell into disuse and disrepair, but in its early days it was the shipping centre of farmers in the area. It was here where many of the miners for Moonta and Wallaroo were landed by ketch after their journey from Port Adelaide.7 km south of Port Clinton is the tiny coastal township of Price. It has no beach but extensive mangrove swamplands. The town was established in 1882 and has a number of historic buildings including the local school (1885) and the Wheatsheaf Hotel (over 100 years old). There is also a thoroughfare known as the 'One and All Road'. Today the town is sustained by the salt mining of a number of huge saltpans. (The Official Civic Record of South Australia, Page 522.)

Holiday experiences

Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Family Friendly, Fishing, Pet friendly, Swimming Activities, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Waterfront, Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Bus nearby, CD Player, Children's Playground, Cooking facilities, DVD, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Microwave, Parking, Patio, Pets Welcome Indoors, Reverse cycle heating, Stereo, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Walk to the shops

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby.

Walk or bike ride the 9km Mangrove Walk between Port Clinton & Price

Canoeing & Kayaking

Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Located on waterfront, Less than 5 minutes walk to water

Family Friendly

Fenced/safe outdoor play area.

Sandy & shallow swimming beach with playground for the children close by on the foreshore.Community pool (October to Easter & when the temperature is above 24 degrees)

Fishing

Located on waterfront, Boatramp within 5 minute drive.

Beach fishing at high tide. Crabbing at low tide. Tidal Boat Ramp. (concrete Boat Ramp at Ardrossan)

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.

Please consider other guests and do not let your animals on the beds or lounges. Please pickup any dog or cat droppings / animal mess before you leave.

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby

The Shack

Port Clinton, SA, Australia

Rooms and rates

DISCOUNT OFFER:
Book 7 nights receive 1 night free (only pay for 6 nights).
Book 10 nights receive 2 nights free (only pay for 8 nights).

The Shack (sleeps 6 - Sleeping configeration: bedroom 1 - double bed, bedroom 2 - double bed, bedroom 3 - 1 set of single bed bunks, )

Base rate

$120.00/night.

240.00/weekend.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

Off Peak rate

01/05/2012 - 01/10/2012

$120.00/night.

240.00/weekend.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

Queens Birthday Long Weekend rate

08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012

$140.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

3 nights min.

Labour Day Weekend rate

28/09/2012 - 01/10/2012

$150.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

3 nights min.

Peak 2012/2013 rate

01/10/2012 - 30/04/2013

$140.00/night.

280.00/weekend.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

Xmas Season rate

17/12/2012 - 30/12/2012

$150.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

New Years Day Holiday rate

31/12/2012 - 01/01/2013

$150.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

Australia Day Holiday rate

25/01/2013 - 26/01/2013

$150.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

2 nights min.

Adelaide Cup Long Weekend rate

08/03/2013 - 10/03/2013

$150.00/night.

$45.00 cleaning.

3 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

The Shack will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 1.5 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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