The ReTrO Shack – Home 4298862 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The ReTrO Shack – Home 4298862
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Large 3 bedroom beach shack only 1 house back from Aldinga beach. Renovated 50s style with mod cons including 55" 4K TV, Super Fast and Free WiFi Internet, R/C air con, dishwasher, 60 in 1 arcade machine, home theatre Hi-Fi & washing machine.
Located 50 minutes drive from central Adelaide and 1 house back from the spectacular Aldinga Beach Aquatic Reserve.
*** Aldinga Beach named Adelaide's Best Beach 2013 in a Messenger and Advertiser survey ***
Walk across the road to the beach or stroll to local cafes. Easy access to the abundant variety of attractions on offer within the Fleurieu Peninsula region of South Australia
THE ReTrO SHACK OFFERS
ENTERTAINMENT
• 60 in 1 full size arcade machine
• Super fast NBN Internet - WiFi
• 55" 4K Panasonic TV (Lounge)
• 46" Sony full HD TV (Master Bedroom)
• DVD home theatre Hi-Fi
• Blueray via PS3
• PlayStation & Xbox consoles
• Extensive DVD & CD collection
• Books, magazines and board games
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
• 2.5 HP Daikin split air conditioner
• 1.5 HP Panasonic split air conditioner
• Heating in all bedrooms
• Ceiling Fans
• Bed sheets and towels available for hire ($10 per person per stay)
• Large Gas BBQ
• Large pet-secure rear yard
• Undercover car park
• Children's High Chair & Portacot
• Washing Machine & Ironing board
KITCHEN
• Large Fridge
• Electric Oven & microwave
• Kettle & toaster
• Dishwasher
• Cutlery, dishes, glasses
• Pots & pans
INCLUSIONS WITH ALL BOOKINGS
• Tea, coffee, sugar, long life milk
• Quilts, blankets, pillows
• Tea towel, dishwashing liquid & sponge
• Toilet paper, bathmat, hand towel
OPTIONS WITH ALL BOOKINGS
• Linen hire $10 per person
• Bring your dog $10 per dog per night
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
WALK
• across the road to the beach
• 500m south to the Aldinga Bay Cafe
• 600m north to Jimmies Takeaway
• 600m north to playground with BBQ and toilets
SHORT DRIVE
• 2km (2 min) to the famous drive on beach voted 2013 best beach in SA
• 3km (3 min) to Port Willunga beach featuring the Star of Greece Cafe
• 10km (10 min) to Willunga featuring the weekend Farmers & Artisans Markets and plenty of lovely eateries.
• 12km (12 min) to Sellicks Beach featuring the renowned Victory Hotel
• 15km (15 min) to the premier food and wine district of McLaren Vale featuring 60+ wineries & gourmet eateries.
LONGER DRIVES
• 35km (30 min) to Carrickalinga & Normanville Jetty
• 47km (40 min) scenic drive to Victor Harbor
• 60km (50 min) to Rapid Bay featuring the recently re-opened jetty
• Numerous weekend markets at Myponga (15km), Yankalilla (30km), Inman Valley(45km), Goolwa (45km) & Victor Harbor (47km)
*** 2 Night minimum stay - Low & Mid Season
*** 4 Night minimum stay - School Holidays
*** 7 Night minimum stay - High Season
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Unknown type
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Hair dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($140.00) $200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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Check-in date |
* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
John G.
- Calendar last updated:
- 19 May 2022
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- Australia
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
Map

Reviews
– based on 6 reviews
Excellent
6 reviews
- Excellent
- 6
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Perfect beach house”
Set close to the beach as well as nearby shops and cafés, the RetrO Shack is fitted out with décor straight from the '50s. But rather than being imposing or overdone, it is comfort… More
“Simply gorgeous and SO much fun!”
The Retro Shack was beyond my expectations in regards to the full Retro experience combined with all the modern comforts! Oh, and the arcade machine is awesome! There is a lovely friendly feel to the … More
“Funky and retro, with all the modern conveniences and a wonderful ambience, and so close to the beach”
Funky retro style with all the modern conveniences. Has a wonderful feel, as soon as you enter. Stayed a few nights with some friends, and we had a great time - so relaxing - we didn't want to … More
“Retromania - The good, the fab, the funky”
Loved the funky memorabillia of the 50's/60's era; lots of it took me back to my childhood with the furniture and accessories. Great to have all the reading and entertainment materials on ha… More
“Retrofitted Fabulousness by the Beach”
We spent 12 great nights at the Aldinge Beach Reef Retreat and loved it. The house itself is comfortable and clean with great period details throughout. There are plenty of books, DVD's and games… More
“Relive your past in this funky retro shack has all the mod cons with the beach just round the corner”
Property had everything you would need including super dog safe back yard. The owners provided excellent correspondence. It's not so shiny that you are scared to even walk in the place. Comfortab… More
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact John (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view John the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send John (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to John (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call John (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact John (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send John (the owner) a message.
If John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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