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Reviews of Tahren Beachfront Shack: Your Budget-Friendly Getaway Where Pets Are Welcome


Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cheryl
Overall very good. Nice & quiet. Only annoying thing was there was only 1 decent teaspoon & not enough washing up liquid. We had a great time & pretty pleased with our choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Hey there, Cheryl! Thank you very much for the feedback! We're stoked you had a blast and soaked up the quiet vibes. Your quiet comfort is our top goal, and your comments are music to our ears, and that 5-star trail of happiness – thank you! Keep the good vibes rolling, and we can't wait to have you back

10/10 Excellent

Marg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahren
👍 we have stayed here often the last 30 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
wow! that's an incredible milestone! We're so grateful for your continued support. We hope you'll continue to stay with us for many years to come.

10/10 Excellent

Niomi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Plenty of space . Fenced yard for the dog. Great location . Beautiful views .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Wow, thanks a million for the awesome feedback! So glad you're loving the space – it's practically begging for adventures! And your furry friend must be on cloud nine with that fenced yard. Can't wait to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middleton Favourite
We have stayed in this property on a few occasions due to the location and proximity to the beach. It is one of the older 'shacks' but good to see that the property was clean and everything was functioning including a new TV.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2023
Hi Darren! Thank you for staying with us again! We appreciate your loyalty and your continued trust in our place and our team. I'm glad that our hard work has paid off! Rest assured that we will do everything it takes to make us deserving of your loyalty. Thank you again, and have a wonderful day!

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

great location basic accommodation
the overall impression is that the the place needs maintenance and updating. Because little time was spent inside our stay was still a good one.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Hi Paul! Thank you very much for the straightforward feedback. We are deeply sorry to hear that our services failed to meet your expectations. However, the beauty of the place may not be for everyone's set of standards, some people were amazed by its natural relaxing ambience while some have found shortfalls. Despite this, we still hope you can find time to visit us again in the future. Safe travels!

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great
Amazing location and the house is clean and tidy. Photos were accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middleton Winter Escape
Although property is dated, it was clean and tidy. Amenities were certainly satisfactory. Location is fantastic and close to other communities along the Peninsula. A perfect spot for a family holiday close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside perfect
Had a wonderful stay. Beach in the morning, puzzles in the afternoon when the weather came and whale spotting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top location
We always enjoy Middleton and the property is perfect - on the beach, plenty of space and very functional. Enjoy views of the ocean, easy access to the beach and backyard cricket.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2022
Wow, thank you Darren for stating your detailed and memorable experience with us. The pleasure is with us to host such a guest like you. We are excited to have you back soon, again.

10/10 Excellent

Hieke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great surfing spot for our son
Bit rundown and there is still a light bulb shortage in Middleton, but the overall experience has been good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Hi, Hieke! Thank you for choosing Tahren Beachfront Shack. It is always a pleasure to be a part of our guess' experience. I'm glad overall you experienced a good stay, and we are hopeful you could travel back. See you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a beautiful beachfront location
What a great holiday house. All the comfort you need with stunning views of the beach. Our dog also loved it as it was such an ideal spot for long walks on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Hi, Liz. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I am very pleased to hear that our holiday home has made your stay pleasant especially the stunning views! Hope your next stay is just around the corner. Call us if there is anything we can help you with.

6/10 Okay

Debra M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some TLC
Just over 12 months ago we stayed here and suggested that some simple elbow grease and care would help this house that is situated in a perfect position. This time the toilet seat had been fixed - that was the only thing. All doors out onto the balcony (where the view is tremendous) are difficult to open, there was mould in the bathroom sink (and a bottle of bleach under the sink - clearly nobody knows how to use it). It is such a shame that a venue like this has been allowed to become so run down. We thought we would give it a second chance but I can't see that we will be back. It is a crying shame because we love being there. We don't mind old - hey we are old ourselves - but clean is necessary. This place needs just needs someone to love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Such a thoughtful comment you have here, Debra, and thank you very much for taking the time to write a detailed review. Tahren Beachfront Shack as we are all aware has stunning views that no one can resist. If you could forgive the property itself, staying here with us will never be a disappointment. Of course, we are concerned to learn the flaws, and the management continuously finding ways to eliminate all of them. I and the team would like to apologize. Hopefully, there will be a third time - a relaxing time right in front of the beach is definitely an awesome idea. Can't wait to have you back,

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middleton beach front
A beautiful beach and a great location, this house provides everything you need to maximise the surf and the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2021
Hi Darren! Thank you for the great review! I am so glad to hear that our location fits your liking. We are so lucky to have a property in a very strategic location that brings our guest just a few steps away from must-see attractions and modern-day conveniences. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Property was in a great location, clean and had all the amenities needed. We all had an amazing stay! Would book again for sure!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2021
What a perfect review! Thank you for appreciating the place, Sonia. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you back. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middleton
Loved our holiday by the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

johnny c.

Great location for us and the dogs. Great views. Great access to safe walking trails along beach .
Property a bit run down. Don't open bedroom sliding door screen , as the screen may fall out on hit you on the head , as it did with my daughter! ( signs of poor attempt to repair it previously) Upstairs toilet seat is all wrong, too small for bowl. Bedroom doors don't shut properly. Windows are in need of cleaning ! Coffee pod machine not working. The kettle wasn't working, however Bev, our host, quickly brought us a new one . All other whitegoods are great! No tea towels provided, No clothes dryer. No bath mats. Pile of hard rubbish at back of house. Rear lawn full of grass seed ( very dangerous for pets). Rear garden hose is useless, couldn't hose down dogs of beach sand and my car! Internet is good, Netflicks is not working as it should though. No sanitizer provided, you would think this mandatory in 2020! Vacuum cleaner blocked! it took for ever to vacuum anything! Overall it is a budget stay, you always get what you pay for!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020
Hi Johnny! First and foremost, thank you for providing us with very detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. Of course, we are truly concerned about the disappointment you experienced during your stay, and we would like to make it up to you. Our team always strives to give our guests the best in everything, unfortunately, we failed in this case. Please be assured, this has been immediately reported to the concerned team for action, as what you just described is not our standard. Despite what happened, we would love to have you back. Hope you could give us another chance to improve our services. Thank you,

6/10 Okay

Tania M.

Perfect location
Million dollar views and the sound of the ocean was fantastic but the property needs a little TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Hi Tania! Thank you for taking the time to write us feedback. We're glad knowing that the views, locations, and the sound of the ocean nearby were appreciated. However, we are truly concerned that part of your stay is unsatisfactory. Please note that your concerns have been passed on to our housekeeping management. We do hope you give us another chance as we will definitely improve our services. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

ROBYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
OVERVIEW OF TEHRAN BEACH SHACK
Tehran Beach Shack is a comfortable two storey home, great location, great for families. Perfect access to the beach (just across the road !) All appliances and eminities worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2020
What sets Unwind Holidays apart from the rest is our location, and I'm proud to say we never failed to get this lovely appraisal. It is always a joy to know that we met our guest's expectations. We look forward to making more awesome memories with you. See you!

10/10 Excellent

deborah h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
We loved the views from the house,the location was perfect and it was dog friendly.The host was helpful,friendly and easy to contact.we all loved our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Yay! Thank you for the wonderful review! It will never be boring reading this kind of comments. We truly do take pride in catering to our guests' needs the best way we can, and I'm glad our services exceed your expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Take care!

6/10 Okay

Bernadette T.

Great views and pet friendly
Nice beach front property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Needs some TLC
Although the place was clean and tidy, comfortable and warm, attention to detail was sadly lacking. The seat on the upstairs toilet is the wrong size for the pan and was only attached on one side, making it uncomfortable to use. There is no door handle on the sliding door out to the balcony which makes it hard to open. The window in the dining room was difficult to close as the build up of dirt in the runners was excessive. There was no remote control available for the television which should be a given in this day and age. There were finger marks all over the windows as well as dog nose prints. We don't mind as we had our own dogs there too but these should have been removed if cleaning was done thoroughly. One night it was very windy and the front door downstairs, which had a notice not to use - so we didn't - blew open in the wind. Clearly it hadn't been closed properly either by the cleaning person or the previous people who hired the house. This is dangerous on many levels. Don't get me wrong, we loved our stay but the house needs some general maintenance to make it so much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2020
Hi Debra! First and foremost, we would like to extend to your our sincerest apologies for the inconveniences you had experienced during your stay. The description does not truly define our trademark, and it is truly disappointing. Unwind Holidays aims to provide excellent services especially when it comes to cleanliness. Rest assured, your sentiments were immediately forwarded to the concerned department for further resolution. I can assure you that we will keep an eye on the things you've mentioned to avoid the same thing to happen again. Hope you'll still give us another chance to make it up to you. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahren Lodge best Sea Views ever
Beautiful place, beautiful space. Perfect for frolicking at the beach with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2020
Yay! Thank you very much for sharing your experience and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and we love to have you back. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Clinton W., Murray Bridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Great veiws
We had a great time enjoying beach we might choose a warmer time of year next time. We will be back on our next holiday. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2020
Hi, Clinton! Thank you for sharing a review of your recent stay with us. We're thrilled to know you got to experience the wonderful things this place can offer. Looking forward to the next year getaway with your group. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to beach
We all very much enjoyed our long weekend getaway. Walking 30 seconds to the beach... relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine on the beach waiting for the sun to go down was amazing.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Wow! Sounds amazing! Thank you for the sweet review, Daniel! We hope your next stay is just around the corner. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Cherri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location, everything you need bonus that you can take your dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi, Cherri! Thank you for the kinds words. I hope your next stay is just around the corner. See you soon!

8/10 Good

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middleton beach shack
Enjoyable experience. Very nice beach front views, very relaxing. Loved being able to have the dog stay with us. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Great! Thank you for the compliments. Our team really appreciate kind words from our guests. Such an inspiration to continue improving our services. Would you like to visit us again? Because we would really love to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

relaxing..I
lovely location, but in need of a few updates and renovations , flysreens broken, flyscreen doors don't slide .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Debbie, Thank you for your review, We have notified the owner and host regarding the flyscreens and look to have them fixed asap