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The Shack Port Clinton

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Property grounds
On the beach
Exterior
Iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

1399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Port Clinton, SA
  • Popular LocationArdrossan National Trust Museum19 min drive
  • Popular LocationBumbunga Lake35 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoonta Bay Jetty59 min drive

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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 Shack Port Clinton

"The Shack Port Clinton" is pet friendly. The back and front yards are fully fenced and are safe for your pet. We have reverse cycle heating and cooling so you will be comfortable all year round. With accommodation for up to 6 people, the main bedroom has a queen-sized bed and an ocean view. The second bedroom has a double bed, the third bedroom has a set of bunk beds (1 single bed & 1 double bed). The kitchen and lounge room are fully functional with ocean views and everything you could need including microwave, large fridge/freezer, electric oven, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery etc., Digital TV & DVD player. Best of all is the large shady front veranda perfect for sitting enjoying the beach views, reading, chatting or just relaxing with your family away from the everyday stress of living.

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. Go sailboarding or kayaking in the shallow bay. 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 from October to Easter or when the temperature is above 24 degrees, play bingo on Saturday afternoon or walk / bike ride the 6 km Mangrove Walk between Port Clinton & Price. Explore Clinton Conservation Park, a 2-minute walk from "The Shack Port Clinton". 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. The entire peninsula is jam-packed with fun things to see and do including scenic drives, hiking, bushwalking, fishing & boating, museums or even playing a round of golf. Why not make “The Shack Port Clinton" your base for a few days to explore all the wonders of Yorke Peninsula with its beautiful beaches, jetties and great fishing spots!

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 from 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. Seven 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.)

Property manager

Kerry & Steve

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Please include the number of pets and type of pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

The Shack Port Clinton Clinton
The Shack Port Clinton Private vacation home
The Shack Port Clinton Private vacation home Clinton
102941

About the neighborhood

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Clinton Conservation Park and Wills Creek Conservation Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Walk The Yorke Port Wakefield Trailhead. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Ardrossan National Trust Museum - 19 min drive
  • Bumbunga Lake - 35 min drive
  • Cooper Cove Marina - 52 min drive
  • Moonta Bay Jetty - 59 min drive
  • Port Hughes Waterfront Park - 60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shack Port Clinton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Shack Port Clinton?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shack Port Clinton?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shack Port Clinton located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wills Creek Conservation Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Clinton Conservation Park. Ardrossan National Trust Museum and Walk The Yorke Port Wakefield Trailhead are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We loved it, would love to book again in October.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daren L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shack Port Clinton
The place was fantastic very comfortable and very relaxing the only down side was for some reason the hot water in the shower went cold after only 3-5 minutes it was fine in the kitchen but for some reason it didnt last long in the shower dont know why and it might be a good idea to upgrade the shower head as it worked fine but was a bit small and hard to adjust to get it off the stinging effect at first. Over all would recommend to our friends on such a delightful place it will be a please we will be going back to again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful town, lovely locals
Cute property, very well maintained. Beautiful town and wonderful weekend away. Overall great stay and using the the app to book and communicate made it very easy. Extra bonus we were able to have our dogs. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shack Port Clinton
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
House and garden was very clean.House had everything one would need,including a bbq.Very homely feel to the place and the view was amazing.So tranquil and peaceful.It was very relaxing sitting on the beautiful wooden patio watching my litlle chihuahua exploring the place,whilst knowing he was safe as both front and back yards are enclosed.Would highly recommend staying here and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place to go to relax
If you want to just relax and watch the sea, this is the place to be. We had a lovely short stay and we feel quite refreshed – I only wished we had booked longer! Our little dog loved the front yard to be able to run around and be safe with the fully fenced yard. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The shack getaway.
A really nice place, the poor aircontioner was doing its best to keep the place cool. It was 40 degree's, it was just my husband and dogs if anyone was staying in the other room it wouldve been very uncomfortable. Great place to bring your dogs it was fully fenced a winner for me. I'll be back maybe in a cooler month.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat H., Tanunda Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing getaway
Fabulous little place to stay with our dogs! Did absolutely nothing and enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barb S.

Quiet Seaside Shack
Lovely little shack on the beachfront at Port Clinton. Very well stocked with kitchen needs, books and games. We couldn't work the DVD, but didn't need it anyway, as it's a good area to check out the upper Yorke Peninsular from. The Community Club does great meals Wednesday to Saturday nights, but we suggest sticking to the Ozzie meals as their Asian wasn't as good. The fish and chips, schnitzel and steak were great. Overall a very quiet, lovely place to stay. This is our second time here. The neighbours are very friendly and helpful too. Certainly recommend this shack.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Tidy , Blissful
Great location , right on the beach . Tidy little house . Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Recharged Batteries
Even though the water does goes out far, the mangroves are so healthy they make a wonderful view. We all enjoyed our stay, Lewie the Beagle loved the front lawn, and being secure made my holiday. Everything you need is here, and we had many long walks. The club sells the best fish and chips, high recommend. We also did a 5km walk along the mangrove walk. Lewie slept for about 4 hours after that. The neighbour Jeff kept us up to date with fresh vegetables he is growing. High recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

simon p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a nice stay as the temp was in the low 20s. However, there is only one air-conditioner in the kitchen lounge area. Might not be so pleasant in hot weather, especially in bedrooms 2 and 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Front
Lovely property clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to unwind and relax
Perfect getaway with our dog. Very relaxing. Loved the beach views. Couldn't ask for more! We highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped everything you need supplied, kitchen excellent
Beautiful ocean views, friendly neighbourhood. Strongly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

DELIA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A change of pace
Lovely relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Awesome place to stay, we hope to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend escape
Absolutely beautiful place to stay so neat and tidy everything you need. Beautiful spot beach front . Pet friendly and so well fenced. Will definitely keep going back to this little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The shack
We really enjoyed our stay at the shack it was a beautiful place so close to the water and the house was spotless closed in yard was perfect for our furbaby we would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Biz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Easy to access, lovely views, short walk to playground and beach. The house has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We stayed for 2 nights & absolutely loved it. Very secure for our fur babies, we will be back ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and peaceful
Well set up, clean and comfortable. Fully enclosed garden, and great views of the water out the front when the tide was in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
A breath of fresh air! Wonderful to watch the tide going in and out, we enjoyed the walks along the shore and our fur babies enjoyed a paddle in the ocean wich was not at all cold, sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Lovely location The house had everything you needed Very clean and we’ll presented
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, couldn't be more impressed!
A perfect location to unwind and relax for a few days with just me and my dog! Wonderful just to sit on the deck and watch the water with ample room for my trusty friend to run around on the grass and lay in the sun. Loved the proximity to the mangroves and trails for walking as well. The house was amazing, very clean, tidy with all the amenities and pet friendly. Excellent communication from the owners. Can't wait to book again and bring the family if they are lucky!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023