We were not 100% sure about how our stay would be, as the photos were through mirrors etc , which although artistic , did not give a real impression of the rooms available. It also listed as having a pool and spa, which we were actually relieved to have the owner confirm that it did NOT have, as it was ringing alarms bells as too good to be true. In reality it is a lovely property with lots of books , games, nice extras , good warm shower , and an unpromoted upstairs room where you can view the ocean, relax and read books, and in our lucky case, view the Aurora Australis. !! We did go outside to view this beautiful phenomenon properly, but the upstairs room helped me see from the warmth of inside that it was worth getting up in the night 🙂 I would also like to say that our dachshund dogs loved the garden which was safe but had lots of places for them to explore. So we have found it a beautiful location and wonderfully peaceful with friendly locals.

This property is amazing! We had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to rebook it again!

Our expectations were exceeded with this property. The spaces were big, backyard was awesome and it has everything that you would need for a beach getaway. Thank you for letting us stay!

Have recommended to Family & Friends

Great location close to everything but the water out of the tap in undrinkable

Fabulous quiet location in Augusta, walk across the road to the beach. The cottage is well equipped, clean and bed super comfortable. If you want a relaxed get away, Red Beards is a great place to stay. Communication excellent with check in and out really easy.

Had an absolute wonderful stay for a couple of nights. House is just lovely, spacious and very clean. The beds were so comfortable and everything needed was there with some little extras which was very sweet and thoughtful, Had some great walks along the beach and house is very handy to go off exploring the area. Garden is beautiful and enclosed for our dog which was just fabulous. Would highly recommend a stay if you get the chance.

The property provided absolutely everything a family could want

This lovely little cottage is in a quiet street away from town so close to the beach, walking distance to the river mouth and the Colour patch cafe/restaurant. Perfect for the fur child as the garden is fully enclosed and secure and the dog beach is across the road. The cottage is beautifully decorated in an eclectic way. It is very comfortable and has everything you need. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back.

Had a great time! Lovely house and neighbourhood . Stayed here before with our dogs. Very close to the beach too.

Everything you could possibly need is provided here. Our guest visiting from Europe absolutely loved it and really enjoyed the upstairs 'lookout' room.

So fabulous to be close to the beach

Retro clean comfortable. Lovely big back yard.

Awesome property so close to the beach. We were lucky enough to see whales from the shore on our first day!! House is amazing with enough space for the whole family. Teenager really enjoyed the loft room. We will definitely be booking again.

A stone's throw from the beach with everything you could need. A happy, cosy holiday house with heaps of character.

Property was cozy and while cold outside heater worked well. The backyard was great for the dogs. Milk, coffee and chocolate were there on arrival. Really enjoyed our time there

Very easy process and felt like home! Very pet friendly, puppies enjoyed their stay as well! Will definitely return to the retro shack again!

Absolutely loved our stay , our girls did too , my daughter and our two dogs 🐶! Location perfect loved the house awesome character ! Everything we needed will definitely come back ! We were greeted by a fabulous neighbour across the road on our first night Gus the elephant seal what a treat to see him every day ! Absolutely loved it 😊

Very nice and clean. Good for a family and pets.

Even better than the photos, this 1960s extended beach house has all the atmosphere of a relaxed beach shack but all the amenities of a house where it counts. So the shower is strong and hot yet housed in a large laundry with retro, good condition sixties tiles. The kitchen has original-looking wooden cupboards and benches and is well stocked and has a decent stove, microwave, large fridge (also another fridge in the room leading to the garden). The bedrooms had original wardrobes and very comfortable beds, pillows and linen. There was a cute lookout room up wooden steps. The garden room is large and casual enough for storing beach gear and sleeping dogs and good for dining on the long wooden table. There are lots of extras like pull out clothes lines, binoculars, pegs, body boards, games and beach equipment to use. We loved the decor and the art work and the effort taken to create the sixties ambience. The back yard is well fenced with a covered area and lots of grass for the doggos. We were walking Cape to Cape on the five days that we were coming and going from here so we definitely want to return to get the most out of this fantastic place. Communication was excellent and Toni even told us about the Southern Elephant Seal that was using the beach right opposite as its resting place while it moulted - such an interesting bonus! We totally recommend The Retro Shack.

Absolutely adored this little blue shack that my family and I stayed in for 2 nights for my birthday. Beautiful location where this peaceful gem is located across from flinders bay. Lucky enough to see a seal who was resting during our stay, directly across the road. Thanks for an amazing visit!

Kids loved the backyard playing area ... I loved the back BBQ area

This cozy old shack is meters to the beach and our fur-baby loved the twice daily beach walks, not so much the wash down on the front patio. We liked that it was tucked away into the suburb with neighbours and no noisy holidaymakers around us. Owners have everything you need inside and we did a mix of in-home cooking and dining out. The food at Colour Patch was amazing, and pub grub and views great at Augusta Hotel. We also did trips out to some wineries and snorkeling at Prevelly and Granny's Pool. Fishbone is my new favourite, great wine and food was exquisite. Great spot to stay. The place is old with beach shack charms, well-loved and clean.

All good

So close to beach,walks, town. Doggy safe. Gem!!

The retro shack is awesome, great location, peaceful and cosy. Enjoyed our stay very much.

Great location, all you need for a comfy stay

We loved this little ocean side beauty in our favourite place, half way between Flinders and the Colourpatch. It’s cosy as and is equipped with absolutely everything you need. Perfect for our pooch too. Lots of special touches included by the lovely owners. We would highly recommend.

The property is good for family and the back yard was great for our dogs. On arrival the host has left a bottle of milk in the fridge along with coffee beans and a large KitKat. Overall this property provided us with everything we need to have a family Christmas

The third stay was every bit as enjoyable as the first, looking forward to the next one

Couldn’t be better

We loved our break at the Retro Shack. It was comfortable and well positioned for us being opposite the dog beach and a good walk into town for coffee and food. Would definitely recommend it