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A 1970's fishing shack in the heart of Stansbury.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, travel cot, bed sheets
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stansbury, SA
  • Stansbury Golf Club
    8 min walk
  • Stansbury Museum
    13 min walk
  • Port Vincent Marina
    17 min drive

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About the area

Stansbury

Located in Stansbury, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Stansbury Golf Club and Stansbury Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Minlacowie Conservation Park and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Coobowie Aquatic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Stansbury Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stansbury Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port Vincent Marina - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Harry Butler Red Devil Memorial - 27 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Minlacowie Conservation Park - 30 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stansbury Dalrymple Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lime Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dalrymple Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Ma's Bistro - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A 1970's fishing shack in the heart of Stansbury.

Step back in time at Matesbury, a centrally set shack in a quiet street in the heart of Stansbury. A lazy stroll to beaches, shops and the ever popular Dalrymple pub. Adjacent to the football oval, bowling club and golf course plus only 1km from the boat ramp and jetty for some of the best fishing, boating and crabbing on the peninsula.

Set on a huge block with a fully fenced in yard with ample space suitable for small children and dogs. This house features 3 bedrooms (1 Double, 1 Double, 1 Bunk + single + trundle) as well as portacot( upon request if required) Laundry, 2 showers (no bath) and 2 toilets. Dining room and separate kitchen with microwave, side by side fridge freezer and dishwasher. Comfortable living area with air conditioning split system and television (and a separate tv in the kids room).

Large separate games room with table tennis / snooker table plus undercover gas bbq, fish cleaning facilities and outdoor setting. Ample parking for cars, trailers and boats with hardstand for washing down. Three verandah areas provide plenty of opportunity to find some peace and quiet.

Quilts and pillows are provided all you need to bring are towels.

* Please note that further bedrooms at the front of the house are sectioned off but you will have the house to yourself at all times.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Sean

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only please

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fish-cleaning table on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Fully fenced large backyard suitable for dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fenced in backyard for kids to play in

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Matesbury House Stansbury
Matesbury Holiday House Stansbury
Matesbury Holiday House Private vacation home
Matesbury Holiday House Private vacation home Stansbury

A 1970's fishing shack in the heart of Stansbury. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Clean, neat and tidy. Had all we needed and would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan w.

Needs some updating
Overall the house was value for money but could do with some updating and maintenance such as the bunk bed. Outside entertaining area could do with a thorough cleaning this was very messy! If you are going to have two showers and toilets in the same area it would be good to have doors on the showers or a least a lock on the bathroom door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great old place to stay. Very cosy with plenty of things to do.
Everything was as expected but on the description it says theres a hot tub we were very disappointed not having one there as it was one of the reasons we chose this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We had a great time..place was clean slept 8 comfortably.. No WIFI which was amazing..We loved and enjoyed our stay unfortunately wasnt long enough..fully fenced for the dog..two showers and two toilets was a plus..everything we needed was there..great spot we will be back..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back !
We all enjoyed our stay at matesbury. The home was comfortable and affordable. We have decided we will be back regularly. Thankyou for having us .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham B.

Short Getaway
Over all, it was a great place to stay especially having a Dog. The kids enjoyed it and as adveritsed it is a Fisherman's getaway. One of the beds was covered in baby powder with dirty sheets (slept on top of the bed). Instructions were clear about check in. Ideal for a boys getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
matesbury holiday house
we had a great time staying there , place is clean and plenty of things for the kids to do/play , and the place feels very homey and welcoming , will definitely come back again . thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzi H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
no frills Stansbury accommodation
This place is handily located and could be quite special if a little more care taken in cleanliness and presentation. The owners seem to think that all guests will trash their property so therefore they furnish it with street finds and very basic utensils. There are no flyscreens on the bedroom windows. No hand soap or dishcloths to wipe down benches. The teflon frying pan is scratched beyond use and should be discarded. Best to BYO duvets and covers and if you like to drink wine from a glass rather than a scuffed plastic one BYO those as well....and byo soap and probably a cover or 2 for the old couch and chairs. There is a games shed which could appeal to younger guests and really it could be a fun option for a group of young people to have a gathering. Just not that special a stay if you like clean pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy house
House was clean and tidy, nice big secure backyard for our dogs. Had everything there except wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Stefan K.

Okay but could be better!
The beds need to be upgraded to Queen size. A better selection of wine glasses (glass not plastic) is required. The lounge is comfortable to sit in but difficult to get in and out off. The games room was dirty. The BBQ had to be cleaned before being used.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY R.

matesbury lodge
great location within walking distance of everything and great back yard for our labradoodle highly recomended will stay there again cheers sean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, great location and lots to do
Had a great time, games room was popular for all, great location close enough to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well served
Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big clean fun
Big, clean, well located. Has everything you need. Lots of items on hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Christmas break
We stayed for 4 days - backyard very neat and tidy for our dog. Close to the town and shops. Only 2 issues - the door to the games room, couldn't lock properly - unable to get bolt through. Guests before may have found he same problem as a brick was against the door when we arrived. The other issue was the fishy smell of the fridge and freezer - should have been cleaned out after fish being stored in it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Our Visit
The house had everything we needed (and a lot that we didn't use but that would be perfect for a larger/younger group: ping png table, etc.) Beds were comfortable, water pressure in the showers strong, plenty of hot water, coffee and tea provided, nice large grassy backyard for our little doggy, and only a ten minute walk to the waterfront and local pub. Perfect home base to come back to after our adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parents Stay
Was a good property. All essentials. Big backyard, neat and tidy. Couches ok but for older people probably need a bit more support to get out of. Propped a couple if cushions on top of each other, all good. Discussions with owner A+ was very honest about what to expect..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

gail h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Lovely property had everything we needed. Was nice to have our dog with us and felt included. Can’t fault the property was comfy. I thought it was going to be a bit closer to the beach but I could have googled the location. Will definitely stay again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stansbury stay
The communication with the host was easy. We were thankful we could take our dogs at short notice. It’s priced accordingly and everything works. If we head back to Stansbury we would absolutely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very dog friendly
Pleasant stay with all.you need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vlad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant place to stay
The property was clean, welcoming and well set out. We enjoyed our stay. There was also plenty of room to park my car and boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Ron H.

Accommodation just average.
There were no hand rails at the steps making it difficult having to rely on each other. Nowadays this is important to those who find it difficult getting up steps. Also there is no ramp for those who may need it to access the house. If you not going to supply these it should be mentioned in the description on the Stayz website. Found the floor was dusty especially under the bed. Our dog found a ball under there so the bed being on casters was easy to move to retrieve it. It had about 2 cm off on it and completely filthy under there. Obviously has not been vacuumed for sometime. The laundry light did not work so had to go use or touch. When the description mentioned 2 showers and 2 toilets you would think this meant in a bathroom! We couldn't believe that there was no bathroom. The floor tiles in the showers had mold and we really didn't feel like showering but we had brought with us a shower mat just as well. We have stayed in many places around Australia and overseas and this is the first encounter that there was no bathroom. Not very hygienic to clean teeth and shave in the same area you hand wash cloths. We used the washing machine only once and found the inside lid and soap dispenser area filthy. The kitchen rubbish bin lid was dirty. The kitchen cupboards need replacing as the ones under the sink you needed to close at the same time otherwise wouldn't close. The cold tap was impossible to use as it was so tight not only to turn on but to turn off. When we had to fill the kettle we would go into the laundry, this is not acceptable. It is a shame the owner hasn't some money to get it up to standard as it could be a wonderful place to stay. We felt cheated that we have paid to cleaning cost when obviously the person doesn't do the job properly. I am surprised the Stayz passes this standard of accommodation. I know this may sound critical but as you requested our feedback we might as well tell it honestly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property ID 9504455- Review - by Pat Lillywhite
Photos always make a place look better than is but I guess that's the general idea. The side door where we were instructed to enter was faulty and we had to arrange access through back door. Side screen door needs repair. Cold water tap in kitchen also needs attention as was very hard to turn off. Hot water was great....plentiful and HOT ...shower good too. Were disappointed in that there were no instructions to operate anything.....eg there were two air cons...could find no instruction booklets. Eventually worked it out ourselves but should not have had to. Lounge suite has certainly seen better days and we needed to make use of all the available cushions for padding. LOVE Stansbury!...it is a lovely spot ....quiet , relaxing, open spaces, no traffic lights and very little traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022