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Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Tathra, NSW
  • Place, Bournda National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tathra Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tathra Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tathra

Located within a mile (2 km) of Bournda National Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tathra Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Bournda National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tathra Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tathra Wharf - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 22 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Pambula Beach - 28 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tathra Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Orchid Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf Local - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Beach Kiosk - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views

Tathra Beach Shack is one of Tathra's original cottages and is located on the southern headland overlooking Tathra beach. The cottage oozes character with original timber floorboards throughout the living area and original fireplace to keep you snug at night.

Two of the three bedrooms have queen beds and have views directly over the beach. The third bedroom has two single beds. The main bedroom is a large expansive room with ensuit and TV.

The cottage has a wonderful sundeck connecting to the living room that oozes sunshine and looks directly over the beach with a BBQ.

Surrounded by bush it offers plenty of privacy and boasts uninterrupted views over the beach making it the ideal location for a holiday by the sea.

Tathra Area/Things to do

Tathra is spoiled with National Parks and reserves, beautiful beaches, pristine estuaries and rivers. Pick your water sport - river and deep sea fishing, kayaking, surfing or simply chill out on the beautiful Tathra beach which is a short stroll down the steps from the house.

The National parks offer safe swimming lagoons, picnic areas and bushwalking tracks to cater for all levels of fitness. Relax and enjoy a coffee at the Tathra Wharf cafe - the wharf is one of the only heritage listed shipping wharves on the Eastern Coast of Australia. For your evenings entertainment there are a number of good restaurants in the area and why not finish the evening off with some live music and drinks in the local Tathra Hotel. If you are there on a Friday you might even win the crab races !!!!

Amenities/Shops

A very short stroll down the steps to the beach, shops and Bowling Club. Very short stroll up the hill to the Hotel, supermarket, Post Office, and Newsagent.

Merimbula with an airport is only 25 minutes away with cinema and plenty of shops to get your retail therapy!!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-62958, 2550

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

66053
Tathra Beach Shack/character & Magic Views Tathra
Tathra Beach Shack/character & Magic Views Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Tathra, close to Bournda National Park, Tathra Beach, and Mimosa Rocks National Park. You'll also find Tathra Wharf and Tathra Beach Country Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Merimbula, NSW (MIM), which is 15.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views?

Yes, every accommodation at Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Tathra Beach Shack/Character & Magic Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan S.

The verandah with that view was fantastic!We spent nearly all our time on that verandah.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, great location. It is what it looks like in the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is unique and the photos are accurate. The courtyard is secure enough for pets. Bring linen as none was provided. It's a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It really is just a wonderful, well equipped, homely beach shack. We love it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location superb. Property somewhat run down outside. Dog yard - low fences and too much vegetation in it considering tick problem. But nice to be a pet friendly property. Inside character plus. Cleanliness not so good minor maintenance would make a difference, but greeting by owner warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Have stated many times and will be back again. Great central location and laid back cosy house to enjoy it all from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

juliet s.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome place

5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy E.

Wendy &Ross

Property is as stated, a traditional old beach shack. Great views of the beach. A short walk to every thing.Gas the advantage if being pet friendly.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rodent infestation and serious hygiene issues.

We really wanted to love this place, but had some MAJOR hygiene issues throughout our stay. The cleanliness of the place upon arrival was abysmal. There were mouse droppings throughout the kitchen cupboards and over all the cutlery, crockery and drinking mugs. When we went to make up the bed, there was a significant amount of mouse poo under the pillows and on top of the mattress. Our toddler was woken frequently throughout the week as it was likely a mouse was running over her in her sleep. We had to set traps and every morning deal with what we found. Additionally, there were a number of other cleanliness issues (bats inside the house and inappropriate things left lying around by the previous guest) and we ended up having to throw out a large portion of our dry food due to these unhygienic conditions.We were very disappointed with the communication we received from the hosts and had to justify a number of times as to why we were upset. During the stay, they refunded less than 10% of the overall fee but did not compensate for our food losses.Had we not had these issues, it would have been a pleasant stay. The location is superb and the house functional - but this was a very disappointing and frustrating situation to have to deal with on our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Step back in time

The beach shack was exactly what I wanted it to be. For us it was a step back in time where life by the ocean was simple, the shack has soul. Our hosts were terrific.Many thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puppies loved it

Great spot. Wonderful views and outlook. Rustic and very comfortable. Host was charming and helpful. Will definitely be going again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

We had a great time at the beach shack. This is truly a unique property and I feel very priviledged to have had the opportunity to stay here. The period features of the house are beautiful, and I don't think anyone could get tired of the view. It was the perfect place for us and our dogs to get away for a week. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey G., Sydney Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ink Bookshop

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a gem

We loved our long weekend stay in this t
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, relaxing

Ideal location with amazing views. Not luxurious, but homey feel and everything you need. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Divine break

Perfect holiday for us and our 2 fur babies. Exquisite location. Fantastic views over the coast from the deck. Very homey. Beds super comfy also with lovely views along the beach. 2nd time here and we just love it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Original family shack

Loved this place and would definitely stay again. Just remember that it’s an original beach shack (the way they used to be) so don’t expect all the mod cons! Still has everything you’d need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy beach shack in perfect location

We loved our stay at the Tathra Beach Shack! So much character and so close to the beach and with the most amazing views. It has everything you need and the beds are very comfortable too. Best sleeps overlooking the ocean while listening to the waves. The owners Kerry and John are very helpful and easy to communicate with. We arrived late and Kerry waited for us to make sure we find the place in the dark and greeted us with fresh eggs from her chickens and herbs from her garden. We really appreciated that we could bring our dog and he was not only tolerated but most welcomed! Thank you Kerry and John, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona O., Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous location and great view

The shack is a shack - an older home but very comfortable and in an amazing location. So close to the beach and village. Host is very quick to get back to you and communication through our stay was very welcoming - tips and advice. Overall fabulous place to stay particularly with our dogs. Host, very relaxed. Home, rustic but very comfortable with sensational views
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mick e.

Liked: Cleanliness

just great

great service from Kerry
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old school family beach shack

We had a fabulous time staying here. It’s not flash and nor does it pretend to be. Instead it’s perfect for a comfortable, relaxed holiday with no need to worry if the kids touch things or are loud or the dogs sit on the couch. With amazing views and convenience to both the beach, local shops and the headland you couldn’t ask for a better location in Tathra. Great communication from the owners too. We would love to return again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024