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**THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly

Vacation home in Goolwa Beach with kitchen and balcony

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TV, DVD player, stereo
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TV, DVD player, stereo
Perched near Goolwa Surf Beach, The Castle offers a spacious retreat for families. With 2 separate living spaces and a large north-facing deck with BBQ, this two-storey holiday home sleeps up to 11 guests comfortably plus another 3 guests using the day beds in the lounge room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

**THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly

The Castle is situated 950m (10min walk) to Goolwa Surf Beach, and is the perfect spot for your next family beach getaway.

This large two-storey holiday home sleeps up to 11 guests comfortably plus another 3 guests using the 3 day beds in the downstairs lounge room, has 2 separate living spaces, plus a large north-facing deck with BBQ, table & chairs.

Upstairs has open plan kitchen, dining and living area with a TV, DVD and stereo, and r/c air conditioning. Large windows provide panoramic views & access to the deck. Accommodation on this floor includes two queen bedrooms, bathroom & separate toilet.

Downstairs are a further two bedrooms, which include a 2 queen beds, 1 bunk & 1 single bed. There is also a roomy living space that can sleep an addition 3 guests on the 3 single day beds. The living room has TV with stereo sound & DVD player, a kitchenette, bathroom/laundry with a washing machine & separate toilet.

All beds and bathrooms are made up with fresh linen and towels.

Outside offers off-street parking for 4 or 5 cars, as well as a fully fenced back garden. The large front lawn is also fully fenced, providing plenty of play space for everyone.

The Castle is the perfect spot for family holidays including your family dog. With the large, fully fenced front & back yards, your dog is welcome at the Castle.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Goolwa Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tokuremoar Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai Days - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is **THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at **THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is **THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Goolwa Beach, South Lakes Golf Club, and Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress. Goolwa Golf Course and Tokuremoar Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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**THE CASTLE** Family & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Fantastic accommodation

Great location, house, family & pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve H.

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

Great budget family holiday venue

A good budget family holiday venue
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

Great house for large family

A great house in a nice location - perfect for a large family or families. Well equipped with everything you need and a friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2 night stay

Property was really nice, good communication from property manager, would (and hopefully will) book again. Highly recommendable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

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

New year

We had a great time at the Castle. The house was in such a perfect location and it was very kid friendly. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Weekend away

The Castle was very clean, neat and tidy. I was perfect for what we were after.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Family Xmas

Had a wonderful time at the beach,also star gazing at night, Family Xmas . 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Friends and dogs

We had a fabulous stay with dogs and adults and teenagers. The house was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. Thank you…we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison C.

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

School Sailing Nats

Property was just wha twe needed, had 9 students and a staff member in the house. Had everything we needed for a successful trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P.

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

Birthday getaway

We were so happy to be able to enjoy our getaway with our fur babies Dexter, Angel and Harry. The house was perfect (except for the stairs ha) for our dogs. They all loved the front yard and I got many videos there that will be our favourite memories. The beach was our favourite place to visit and Harry had his first beach walk/swim. We can’t wait to return asap!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky H.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Group weekend getaway

The home was ok for our family group size (12 people), but it could do with some updating. The living room couch was very uncomfortable, no air conditioning in the downstairs area, and the outside lawn areas have not been looked after. We were a little disappointed, especially after paying a premium price for the accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Great space for large groups with dogs

Enjoyed our stay. Space worked well with a large family group and dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zina S.

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

Great Times.

Great location. Great views. Great space. Great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Edna D.

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

Comfortable, homely accommodation.

Close to beach, bit tired in some areas. very comfortable with plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Christine B.

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

Lovely, clean, functional and spacious

We had 6 adults and 6 children stay, and it never felt like we were in each other's pockets. The facilities were clean and functional; with supplies of the extras like washing powder etc. The balcony was beautiful, along with the gas bbq which was great. Nerissa was always prompt with her replies, friendly and willing to help. My only suggestion would be about the positioning of the air conditioner in the upstairs area (as this space will get very hot/very cold in the peak seasons); as well as catering to the same for the downstairs area if possible. Perhaps fans in the rooms could help a little with this? Otherwise, a really enjoyable stay, close to the beach and shops; and great big back yard for the kids/dogs to play. Thank you Nerissa.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

The two young Jazz Bands staying there loved it. Thank you for letting them stay.

Great