Excellent property with dog friendly owners. We loved this place! Spacious, beautiful views, warm fireplace, air-conditioning and secure yard. A walk from shops. Highly recommend

My Hubby and I loved our stay at the Beach Shack. The view and location are an absolute stand out. It is a bit tricky to find though.

Very rustic old charmer, looking forward to next time

An incredible property. I had to force myself to leave the house and visit the amazing national parks a stones throw away, just so l could return to this magical beach house. The view is over whelming

This is an original beach house with an extension that includes a master bedroom, ensuite, laundry and extra kitchen length (only the extension has flyscreens). It is located in bush on a cliff with lovely views of the main Tathra beach - the sound of the waves breaking on the shore was magic. Beach access was only a few mins walk down a path and steps, and it was walking distance to the Tathra pub and historic wharf. We used the kitchen and fireplace and found the beds comfortable. There is wifi, a large flatscreen TV, and lots of books and games. Even though the listing says it sleeps 6, only up to 4 adults and 2 kids are allowed and if 6 adults want to stay, the additional 2 adults are charged extra, which we declined. The decor is eclectic and our dogs were allowed everywhere in the house. When taking your own linen, make sure you include doona covers as they're not provided. We appreciated the late check out. Recommended!

Hidden gem. Beautiful location with an amazing view. Very comfortable. We had a fantastic weekend!

Staying at The Tathra beach shack is a rare experience . It’s owner Kerry ( warm and helpful) gave us a little of it’s history on our arrival . Largely unchanged but with all necessary amenities it was a place to rest and recharge . It’s position on the headland with wonderful views and a short stroll down the steps to the beachfront meant not having to use the car unless leaving Tathra . It is rustic but that is part of it’s considerable appeal.

My second visit. Very relaxing, great view.

the most marvellous location . Beautiful comfortable house with all the things you need for a relaxing beach holiday. Kerry made us feel so welcome. a truly magical place. cannot wait to return

Really beautiful and quaint. Amazing service. Kerry made us welcome and really looked after us. All amenities provided. Loved it.

The views, ambience & position were terrific, let down by lack of maintenance. The carpets hadn't been vacuumed, outside was weedy & dirty. No timber or matches were provided for the fires & the barbeque & toaster were both out of action. The dog yard doesn't exist any more but a front garden bed with gates was usable. Tathra beach is lovely & largely off leash for dogs

This property is exactly as advertised- rustic and quaint with a beautiful deck overlooking the ocean. The shack is filled with charm and is a great spot for your four legged friend. We had a thoroughly delightful stay and will definitely be back!

The renting process was easy. John responded quickly by email and we were met by the charming Kerry on arrival. I loved the cottage from the moment I walked in. If a comfortable, rustic experience is what you are after then this is your place. The sheltered balcony was my favourite space with its relaxing views. Highly recommended.

An amazing old beach shack with some awesome original features and character-filled decor (no bland ikea furnishings here), not to mention front row seats looking out across Tathra Beach through the trees! Hosts were excellent and responsive, the house is pet friendly and it's 5 minutes walk to the beach, shops, pub, bowling club, and another 5 to the headland walk and wharf. Couldn't ask for more! Note for dog owners - the section of fenced yard has very low fences so big/jumpy dogs may need to be tied up if left unattended.

This is such a beautiful property. Kerry was absolutely lovely and very helpful. It rained most of the time we were there but we wouldn’t change a thing. The view was amazing and the shack is in such a great location. We cannot wait to come back.

Everything that a 50's seaside cottage was.

This is a wonderful location, though very difficult to find and directions not really sufficient, and finally we found it by accident. The beach shack is charming, in original condition, reasonably clean with beautiful views over the beach and ocean. We were able to bring our pup which was great. We enjoyed meeting Kerry ( one of the owners ) who came to welcome us and gave us recommendations and information on the area - we really appreciated this, thank you Kerry. The location is wonderful, so quiet and secluded but close to the beach which was great. We enjoyed Tathra and the area, and we would definitely love to stay there again.

Beautiful spot with amazing views.

A great ‘no frills’ property. The shack is an authentic old beach house. We loved it! The location is wonderful, the host friendly and helpful and the house had everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

A wonderful stay with lots of cups of tea on the verandah.

Fantastic shack in a fantastic location. Hard to beat.

As described by numerous others, fantastic location and great house.

We are so glad we stayed here at this beach shack. It is the cosiest and most comfortable little home - interesting trinkets around the house, very comfortable beds, gorgeous verandah overlooking Tathra beach and surrounded by gorgeous old gums and fig trees. We could slow down here and relax, with the sounds of the waves and the wind in the trees. It reminded me of my grandparents place when I was a kid - lovely homely feel. Location was amazing, 1 minute drive to the pub or down to the surf club. 5 minute walk to Tathra beach down the stairs (the kids counted 74 steps). Lovely host who left us milk, jam and eggs on our arrival. So glad we found this place.

Great location and nice relaxed feel. It is an old property but you know that from the accurate description. Very dog friendly and we would stay again. However not all dog owners are respectful and I fear the kids bedroom carpets had a few too many doggy accidents and really in our opinion could do with replacing with maybe vinyl?Again the views are magic. Shame it's not direct access to the beach, it might have been once, now you kind of have to go near the road down through reserve, still short walk though. Host is lovely, thanks for a great stay.

Just perfect. Despite torrential rain, we were cosy with the most blissful views and environment at the beach shack. Can't wait to return, it was super special for us and our fur babies. With breaks in the rain we could duck down the path to walk on the beach or pop up to the shops. The location is sensational.

The quintessential Australia coastal shack. Sitting on the cliff overlooking Tathra beach sits this little gem. Our stay was met with some pretty crazy weather, though the position on the cliff, provided a lot of shelter a from the elements and offered a refreshing breeze. Close the windows and the place stayed cozy and warm. Close to some of Tathra's gems, bring your mountain bike get down the stairs at the bottom of the block and flat ride 1km to the skills park.

beautiful spot away from hustle and bustle ... a perfect spot for a quiet trip away...

Our stay in the cottage got off to a bad start. The key wasn't in the door as promised, so - after giving it a bit of time - we called the host, who sorted it out and had it opened up. Unfortunately, the mixup extended to the cottage not having been cleaned - with lolly wrappers and debris on the carpet, dust and spiderwebs, dirty bathtub, crumbs on benches and tables, etc. The mortified hostess arranged the cleaner to come that night, whlie doing her best to clean as she went. We'd planned on a relaxing afternoon gazing at the sea, but by the time we'd vacuumed and cleaned to make it nice enough to hang out in, our holiday mood was seriously challenged. The cleaner came while we were out for dinner, and it was smooth sailing from then on. The location was amazing for us and our doggos, with rockstar access to the beach and cafes, a sea breeze and great balcony to take in the view. The cottage and many of the furnishings are in original condition (with the exception of the TV, which was brand new, and the newly installed wifi) - and in need of a bit of an update. However, the beds were comfy and once the place was clean, it was easy to relax and enjoy the beach vibe. I think that a bit of TLC - new cushions and curtains, a bit of decluttering and weeding, and maybe a new couch - would take this from an OK place with a great view, to an unforgettably amazing experience. Having said that, we had a great weekend and enjoyed the beach, food and bike trails that Tathra has to offer, and will definitely spend more time in there in the future. Everyone was very apologetic about the terrible start to our holiday, and we were able to leave our dogs in the yard after checkout while we went for a short MTB ride. Kerry even gave us a lovely gift of shells to apologise and remind us of our stay in Tathra.

The property suited us beautifully, had all the necessities plus loads of charm and character. Walk to beach, shops, cafe and pub. Host was super helpful. We hope to visit again.

Amazing location, secluded, private with wonderful views & easy access to to beach & surrounds. Kerry was welcoming & accommodating (the eggs & fresh was a lovely touch).

Peaceful and much needed

We were looking for a short, relaxed get-away from Canberra/Jindabyne cold - and found it here in spades ! Friendly, considerate hosts, stunning location, peaceful bush surroundings (but with great beach view from the balcony, the the lulling sound of the surf), convenient to both headland and beachside facilities all wrapped up in that relaxed feel that I remember from old beach shacks as a young fella. Bliss. Weekends should be longer :)