Beach

Reviews of Callala Beach Shack - Pet Friendly


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ruth R.

Callala family shack
This is a shack so works well for children and its configuration works well for extended family groups. Has been done up but not in a particularly professional way. Not particularly well equipped but very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that our accommodation suits families and extended groups well. We appreciate your comments on the recent updates and note your observations about equipment. We strive to continually improve our offerings and will certainly take your feedback into consideration. We're glad you found the beds comfortable and hope you enjoyed your stay overall.

10/10 Excellent

Jethro C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
Excellent house, pet-friendly, close to the beach and pub. Wish we stayed a bit longer.. One of the best holiday homes we’ve ever been to. I’d love to thank our host for being so nice for allowing us a late checkout. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jethro! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Callala Beach Shack and that it met your expectations. We're glad you found it pet-friendly and convenient to the beach and pub. It's always wonderful to know that our guests had a memorable experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a longer stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Leila Y S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely place
Our group of friends had a great time at this place which was quite spacious (5 bedrooms) and the amenities and large backyard made our stay quite enjoyable after long days out and about. Callala Beach was a leisurely 2 min walk along a quiet main road. Will consider again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Leila! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time at our spacious property. It's wonderful to know that the amenities and large backyard added to your enjoyment, especially after long days of exploring. We appreciate your mention of the convenient location, just a leisurely 2-minute walk to Callala Beach. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
The house was just what we wanted. Geoff even dropped off some life jackets so that we could kayak. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that the house met your expectations and that Geoff's thoughtful gesture with the life jackets added to your enjoyment of kayaking. It was our pleasure to contribute to your wonderful stay, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Juvy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home….
Beautiful light-filled home so close to the beach! The Beach Shack is a perfect home away from home that can comfortably accommodate 2 families and fur babies. To top it all off, the property owners are locals and were quick to respond to requests. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for your heartwarming review, Juvy! We're thrilled to hear that The Beach Shack felt like a home away from home for you. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and found our property accommodating for both families and fur babies. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jailee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Callala Beach Shack is conveniently located near the gorgeous Callala Beach. The property owner was very accommodating and made our stay enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you for your delightful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Callala Beach Shack and found our location convenient. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests, and we appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house exceeded our expectations. Water views from loft. Spacious balcony and a great back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you so much Ryan for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the house exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the water views from the loft, the spacious balcony, and the great backyard. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, and we're delighted to know that we succeeded in making your stay memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Corrimal, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect pet friendly place to stay
Plenty of parking at the front & secure good sized pet friendly back yard. Nice big covered back deck area good night lights. The BBQ is big but is different to the pictures and 3 of the burners don't work. The downstairs apartment is a good size with kitchenette, washer and a big bathroom. The loft at the top was great my boy loved it. There are lots of beds throughout the house upstairs & downstairs. The rooms are small but the beds are comfortable and clean. Plenty of blankets and pillows too. We brought our own anyway. Has a small but cozy lounge area with Chromecast and the dining table was big enough. We loved the fire pit at night. The kitchen is small but well stocked. The fridge has seen better days but does the job. The top main bathroom is nice enough it has a corner bath. The fan is a bit noisy. There is a long crack in the front facing top sliding door lower panel (was rhere before us). I'd like to suggest there should to be a condition report noting damage already at the property before you go, or acknowledgement there are some things damaged they already know of so everyone is on the same page when it comes to the condition of the property prior to entering. It's in a good location near the beach. The sunsets are lovely from the balcony & people are friendly. Overall, we had a nice break away from home, would we go back? We'd consider it. Great prompt communication from the host pretty seamless booking transaction which I prefer. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for the detailed feedback! We appreciate your input and are glad you enjoyed the pet-friendly backyard, spacious deck, and cozy loft. We'll address the BBQ issue promptly. Your suggestion for a pre-existing damage report is noted. We look forward to potentially hosting you again. 😊

8/10 Good

Ben A., Cudal, NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & comfortable
Only missed out on 5 stars because of wear and tear on a few things but overall we would return and we're happy with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
Hi Ben, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can’t wait for you to visit again.

6/10 Okay

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday house
A large family holiday house close to the beach and 5 minutes drive to Calalla Bay shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2021
Hi Andrew, Thanks for leaving us a review. Come down again soon, we’ll always be happy to have you.

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Lovely stay, Great location!
Lovely house. Homely and relaxing. Great yard or the kids to play in!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Hi Stephen, We’re so glad you and your family had a wonderful time. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it, and hope we see you all again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend Away
The location is perfect such a short stroll to the beach, the house is big enough for everyone and we had a good time away as a family. There were a couple of minor issues around TLC for the house that we've mentioned to Roxii but outside of that, everything was good. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2021
Hi Matthew Thanks for leaving us a review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay, we love it there too. Come down again soon, we’ll always be happy to have you.

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday experience
The place housed the 12 of us comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped and convenient, although the dishwasher could be bigger. Distance to the beach was perfect - we didn't get the traffic of beach goers, while still being able to hear the waves from our bedrooms. The property can do with some maintenance but overall comfortable and relaxing. Communication with the owners was prompt and their consideration for a later than usual checkout was a bonus. Thank you Geoff and Roxanne!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2021
Hi Linda, We’re so glad you enjoyed your holiday, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your suggestions as well. We’re extra glad you got the most out of the area, it sounds like you love it as much as we do.

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Loved our week in Callala bay. The house is a great location and housed 9 people comfortably. The house could do with a little maintenance but it's nothing major. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and I definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2021
Hi Nick! Thanks for leaving us a review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay, we love it there too. Come down again soon, we’ll always be happy to have you.

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a getaway
Great place, very spacious and facilities were great!! Plenty of room in backyard to securely store boats, cars, trailer ect. If you want to go for a drive without them! Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2021
Hi Tim! Thank you for leaving a fantastic review, we’re delighted you had a comfortable stay. Nothing is more important for a holiday than a cozy house with the best amenities. We hope you stay with us again soon.

6/10 Okay

Edward H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but could do with some freshening up
Great location, only a few mins walk from the beach. The place was great for our group of four families but could do with some freshening up i.e some general tlc. communication and attention by the manager was really good and prompt.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay, and for leaving us a review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope we see you on another holiday with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Janene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend holiday
great place to stay well located, the owners were very helpful & accommodating. we had a wonderful weekend away with the family
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2020
Hi Janene, We’re so glad you enjoyed your holiday, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re extra glad you got the most out of the area, it sounds like you love it as much as we do.

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Owners were easy to communicate with. We had 7 adults and 6 children (3-11years) staying. The washer dryer combo is actually just a washer but was not a big deal. Kitchen is small but well equipped. Some maintenance would be ideal, however property is as advertised - not fancy but comfortable. Great location so close to the beach in a quiet residential area. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and its proximity to the beach, nothing’s better than the sound of waves.

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Amazing place in a perfect location , close to everything you need to have a great family and friends time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us and for leaving us a brilliant review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the sun, surf, and sand during your stay, and looking forward to welcoming you back next time.

10/10 Excellent

Claudina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach stay
Beautiful beach house , plenty of room for small or large family stays. Excellent facilities, just a short 3 minute walk to the beach, locals are friendly. Just a 10 min drive to the supermarket, shops and takeaways. We will definitely book another stay soon. The property managers are lovely, accomodating and quick to reply to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Hi Claudina, We’re so glad you enjoyed your holiday, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re extra glad you got the most out of the area, it sounds like you love it as much as we do.

10/10 Excellent

Collin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean and presented well. Plenty of room for the kids to run around and relax
Overall experience was great, easy check in and checkout and not an issue with the property. Plenty of room and a very comfortable place. Will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
We’re glad you had a great time. It makes us happy to know you enjoyed your stay, so thanks for leaving us a review, and we hope to have you holidaying with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy with the house
Enjoy the spot great for family gathering
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
We’re glad you had a great time. It makes us happy to know you enjoyed your stay, so thanks for leaving us a review, and we hope to have you holidaying with us again.

8/10 Good

Jaimi B.

Great for a large family or two families.
The property had everything we needed to accommodate a large group of people and kids. The size of dining table inside and outside made eating a breeze. The balcony And backyard were favourite spots. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful. The DVD/VHS players are a bit outdated and temperamental, and sometimes didn’t work. This normally wouldn’t be an issue but it rained for two days straight during our stay which meant we did rely on the entertainment inside the house. The other things I would advise other guests is that the “queen size sofa bed” is actually a futon bed which according to my father was not very comfortable. Other than that the place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2020
Hi Jaimi, Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy booking, owner even apologised for not cutting the lawn prior to our stay!
Clean, spacious house. Comfy beds and easy booking.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Great guests!

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and tidy accommodation close to beach
Neat and tidy accommodation. The property is close to the beach but driving distance to shops or cafes. We did experience issues with the sliding doors and some fertilizer odours from recent gardening however Property manager/owner was accommodating to issues and was happy to fix . Our dog accidentally chewed and damaged the couch and the owner was very reasonable with compensation. We would recommend this accommodation for a basic no frills experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Bill, Thank you for booking with us. Great and honest guests!

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended.
10/10 in every respect.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We’d be glad to host you again anytime.

8/10 Good

Keith G., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
There was 16 of us. The property is great for large families our groups of people traveling together. The properties needs some TLC in places but overall an adequate property with a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Keith, Thank you for the review. We always make sure the property is well prepared prior to our guests arrival and yes it is indeed a big house and space. Thanks for the comment it is appreciated. We always do house and yard care maintenance on time. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

rebecca c.

Fabulous stay
Apart from the hot water system failing on the first evening, my family and I had a fabulous stay at Callala Beach Shack. Geoff and Roxanne were prompt in fixing the problem with the hot water, and kindly returned some items accidentally left behind after we vacated. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Rebecca, We're glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will book with us again. We're giving a discount to any of our returning guests.

4/10 Poor

Sandra M.

Not clean and not like the photos
Lots of thick cobwebs inside and unclean. Balcony unsafe. Contacted owner for early checkin and never received a reply. Quite overpriced for size,, cleanliness and condition. Bunk beds were so uncomfortable the kids couldn't sleep in them. Lots of holes in fly screen letting bugs and mossies in and cockroaches in house. See through curtains so no privacy. Locks on bathrooms not working. Showers were the only nice thing but again not clean. So much dust and grime. Was very disappointed form photos to actual condition of house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Sandra, Regarding the request for early check in, you sent us an email in a very short notice. This email request was actually went to our spam folder and I just found out due to your review. Early check in or late check out are usually requested 3 days prior to your booking. The beds are exactly the same as advertise and regarding the cleanliness, it would be very helpful if you contacted us during your stay so we can send our staff back to check and fix the issue. We are sorry for disappointing you but all issues could have been reported and address immediately if any contact has been made.

6/10 Okay

michael C.

Great beach
The best thing about this house is the fact that it is a short walk to a beautiful beach perfect for little kids - which we have in abundance. The house is fine and it really helps that they take dogs. A few of the appliances needed fixing and the owner was very obliging in fixing what needed fixing. Air conditioning was brilliant on some very hot days. We had a great holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for booking Michael!

8/10 Good

Aisha H.

Amazing holiday
The place and beach was amazing however we felt as though there was a few things missing that would’ve made our stay much more comfortable. The house had no where to put any of our belongings so we literally had clothes and bags everywhere. The kitchen had a lot of essentials that were not available that we usually find at previous houses we’ve stayed at. But other than these minor issues everyone had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Aisha, Thank you for staying at one of our properties. Looking forward to your next holiday plans.

8/10 Good

Uwais B.

Very close to the beach
Comfortable and very close to the beach. Ground floor is not connected to the second floor internally. But not an issiue. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review Uwais . Looking forward to your next stay.