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Cat's Cottage Goolwa

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Goolwa, SA
  • Place, Goolwa Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Artworx Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪19 min walk‬

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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.

Cat's Cottage Goolwa

Cat's Cottage is a three bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms and two living areas.
The main living area is upstairs and has a balcony with a BBQ, overlooking the lake.
The main bedroom is upstairs and has it's own bathroom.
Downstairs has two bedrooms, both with two single beds and their own bathroom. There is also a laundry and open area downstairs.

ONE NIGHT BOOKINGS
One night bookings are available.

BEDDING/LINEN
All beds have their own quilt and pillow/s.
Bring your own linen (including towels, sheets, pillow covers, bath mats etc) or linen hire can be arranged through Victor Harbor Linen.
If you require linen, this can be arranged at the time of booking and the quote will be edited to include the cost of the linen.

https://www.victorlinen.com.au/

ONE NIGHT BOOKINGS
One night bookings are available, with the exception of long weekends and peak periods. However, if there is a gap between bookings during these periods, one night bookings can be negotiated.

THE PROPERTY
Beautiful location, overlooking Goolwa Lake and opposite the Goolwa Aquatic Club and playground. Behind is the famous South Lakes Golf Course. Unit 4/65 Barrage Rd Goolwa

Goolwa has a number of attractions, including the Goolwa Sailing Club, an aquatic club that frequently has entertainment on the weekends and Signal Point where wine tasting is offered. There is always something on at Goolwa (Goolwa Regatta, Wooden Boat Festival, Ladies Golf Competition week)

Design your own walks. For example walk to the barrage (2.4 km), across the sand hills and along Goolwa Beach (approx 9km) that takes you to the beach café where the coffee is divine.

If you enjoy bike riding, there are local rides for all levels. BikeSA GABBUGS have a social ride on a Sunday around Goolwa and Hindmarsh island. Just bring your bike and the owner can provide more details depending on your level of riding ability.

Goolwa lake, playground and Bombora cafe directly in front. Walking distance to beach (2.2km), South Lakes Golf Club and the aquatic and sailing clubs.


BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS
The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Two bedrooms downstairs (two single beds in each) and the master bedroom upstairs (queen).

LIVING AREA
There are two living areas inside. There is a Smart TV in the upstairs living area; you can attach USBs for movies etc. The property does not have wifi but you can hot spot off of your phone (for data) if you need to.

BALCONY
The balcony has a BBQ, outdoor setting and this is where the views are premium.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is modest, with microwave, oven etc. It has lots of bench space and is fully equipped with cooking utensils and crockery.

All rubbish must be removed from the property. A $25 charge will be sought for any rubbish left on the property and $50 if the BBQ is not left clean.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Goolwa Golf Course. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Goolwa Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from South Lakes Golf Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are stairs to the kitchen & main living area

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cat's Goolwa Goolwa South
Cat's Cottage Goolwa Goolwa South
Cat's Cottage Goolwa Private vacation home
Cat's Cottage Goolwa Private vacation home Goolwa South
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Cat's Cottage Goolwa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anima M.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host answered my question's promptly and was willing to assist in anyway if required. All members of our group were pleasantly surprised with accomodation provided and amenties provided for our use.10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accomodation, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

GREG F.

Liked: Cleanliness
cat's suited me perfectly for a two night work trip. Nicely located, everything I needed to prepare some meals and the host Gillian was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place. Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Paris F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was overall good. However, some parts of the house quite unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

helga m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location, we loved staring at the view from the lounge or balcony area. Tidy and clean. Spacious unit with plenty of beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything in place to make for a very enjoyable weekend by the coast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We come back every year. The location is perfect. It’s a nice, clean space with plenty of room for our family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't read this review if......you want to find a well kept secret. We rebooked while staying here for the following year. A mum with two kids - this was perfect. Comfortable beds, spare blankets, air con upstairs and portable options for cooling downstairs. Glorious to sit on the balcony to watch the river (and some training/races with certain boats). I could watch my children in the playground/park across the road and know they're safe. A great chance for kids to develop some independence in a safe way. Cooking - very well appointed kitchen. Only challenge is the electric oven is not fan forced which is not what I'm used to, but learnt fast. Shower pressure is excellent and nice and hot. Small patio at the back with the washing line to dry bathers, towels etc. We will be back for many years to come!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tash H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin and location amazing !! Perfect for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice neat and tidy home with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location, especially for families! Scenic river views from the lounge area, a top tier playground literally across the road, and just a few minutes walk to a great cafe. Overall the property was great value! It is looking a little tired, e.g. main bed upstairs is heavily rusted, but overall the place was clean and tidy and met our family’s needs. Thank you for having us :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable accommodation, great views and everything you need. All for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Able to arrive early which was great. Great location, easy access, comfortable Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good townhouse at a nice location that fit to purpose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, neat, tidy, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Annette W.

Pillows need to be upgraded They are flar and markedFront porch was dirty and needed sweeping and cleaned. Same with upstairs verandah. View was magnificent and plenty of room De e
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben Frewin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and place to stay in Goolwa. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay. Lovely view of the river and quiet relaxing location. Good communication and neat, comfortable, clean and tidy property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde F.

great location

A great place to stay, very clean, simple spacious unit. The view of the lake is great and the small balcony is a great place to sit and contemplate the view. There was everything we required to spent a few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was easy to find as it looked exactly like the pictures. Lovely neat and clean place. Would definitely recommend to others and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025