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The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Macdonnell, SA
  • Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fairy Penguin Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Feast's Classic Car Collection and Memorabilia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell

The Bach is a well maintained, centrally located, well equipped, compact yet spacious two bedroom cottage. It is located two streets from the Port MacDonnell foreshore in a position with minimal vehicular traffic, yet easy pedestrian access to the whole of Port MacDonnell.

The Bach is fully fenced, with ample parking for your car and boat. The property is nicely sheltered and wonderfully quiet, even though it is close to everything. A small walk away is the beach, play area, and the boats of the largest rock-lobster fleet in South Australia.

The Bach’s facilities include:
• Bed 1 has a queen size bed and guest wardrobe
• Bed 2 has a queen size bed + set of single bed bunks
• Large kitchen/dinette with comfortable seating for 6
• Separate lounge area with large leather lounge with recliners, large television and DVD and reverse cycle air conditioner.
• Separate laundry with easy, outdoor access to clothesline
• Small, yet functional bathroom and toilet
• Outdoor seating area in nice shaded location, nestled in the front garden, ideal for a quiet sit down to have a coffee and a read
• Private entertainment area at rear with bbq facilities and a jarrah outdoor setting with generous seating for 6 people, fire pit (no firewood supplied but can be purchased from the supermarket)
• Small northern facing elevated deck with seating
• Off street parking for boat and 2-3 cars

What to do while staying at the Bach in Port MacDonnell
The Bach is situated close to a chemist shop, supermarket, hotel, play area, museum and only a short walk to the beach and fully equipped boat ramp. Port MacDonnell’s foreshore has been recently upgraded to beautify the area and make easy, public access to the beach, jetty and the dinosaur trail.

Port MacDonnell is situated in the southern end of the Limestone Coast which is centralised around the Mount Gambier region which has many and varied attractions and facilities. The whole region is rich in history, industry, recreational activities and sight-seeing. While visiting Port MacDonnell, you can partake in the following activities;
• Boating – river (Glenelg River ~25km east), protected waters or offshore
• Recreational Fishing – good line fishing can be experienced either from jetty, breakwater, boat or charter.
• Recreational Lobster Fishing in season
• Food and Wine Trails throughout the Limestone Coast including Penola, Coonawarra, Mount Gambier and Cape Jaffa
• Mount Gambier's Blue Lake and Lakes area,
• Walking Trails throughout the region
• Scuba diving in famous subterranean limestone caves (renowned as some of the best cave diving in Australia)
• Scuba diving at Piccaninnie and Ewens Ponds (if you don't dive, then go for a beautiful walk and enjoy the abundant bird life)
• Dingley Dell, the home of the famous Australian Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon
• Golf – Mount Gambier Golf Course on Attamurra Road, Mount Gambier is the premier golf course in the region (5km northeast of Mount Gambier) yet Port MacDonnell Golf Course can challenge the best golfer when the wind is up
• Sporting facilities throughout the region
• Shopping – Extensive shopping is available in Mount Gambier

Visiting the Tourist Information Office in Port MacDonnell and/or the Lady Nelson Tourist Information Centre in Mount Gambier will make the most of your stay, or check out the info in the Bach. With so many things to do in the Limestone Coast, you’ll wish you could stay longer.

Before you leave the area you will be faced with the choice of which way to go home and what will you have time to visit on the way? If heading to Adelaide, will it be dinosaur bones and Coonawarra wine, or the Big Lobster and the Coorong National Park. Or on your way to Victoria? Will it be Nelson National Park, as it is just along the road from Port MacDonnell, the Glenelg River and the Princess Margaret Rose caves, Portland and the “Great Ocean Road” starts 200km away, in Warrnambool. Or will you head towards Hamilton and the Western Border region of Victoria which offers the Grampians and is stepped in history.

Please note: All food items including tea and coffee to be supplied by the guest. Toiletries not supplied.

Property manager

Graeme Cleves
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Macdonnell

Port Macdonnell is home to this holiday home. Cape Northumberland Lighthouse and Old Mount Gambier Gaol are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Macdonnell Golf Course and Attamurra Golf Course. Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum and Lady Nelson Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Port Macdonnell, SA

What's nearby

  • Port Macdonnell Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Northumberland Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fairy Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Feast's Classic Car Collection and Memorabilia - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Periwinkles Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parade Fish Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bobs Breakwater Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Pizzaria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bradley Smoker - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bach - located at Port Macdonnell located?

Situated in Port Macdonnell, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port Macdonnell Golf Course and Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum. Cape Northumberland Lighthouse and Port MacDonnell Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 89 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

June R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location in superb geographical area
Place to goSalt cafe in town ideal fit lunchComfortable bed and lounge chairsOnly false information was BBQ which hsdn’t been used in years with old rusted gas bottle
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fishing trip
Good accommodation and room to park the boat off streetTried to contact manager to extend stay difficult to navigate the website
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one of the best stays away we have had
we had the best stay everything was clean didnt need anything all suplied and so so quiet loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lvk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirlene w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
The property was exactly as described. We felt so at home. The beds were really comfortable. Lots of spare blankets which was great. Pretty much walking distance to most things you would need. Would highly recommend this place if you need rest and relaxation
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely
Great little place to stay in,
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Pt. MacDonnell
Very happy with our stay, the house was well equipped, clean, comfortable and with heating and cooling at a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Close to centre of town 450 metres. Clean, tidy, hot water, clean bedding. Could have included some soap in the shower and a little washing detergent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Davina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very basic but clean
Property clean and tidy. No frills (no hand soap, tissues, or toilet paper cling wrap etc). Vertical blinds on the main door had panels missing. Half a roll of 1 ply toilet paper supplied no replacement rolls to be found anywhere. Hence having to use paper towel and place in the rubbish bin. Tap water tasted odd, so a suggestion to bring your own drinking water on the website would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annmarie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Looking for a barrell
Fishing trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Comfortable. Easy to access and communication timely. Located well for town and district amenities and sights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
K and L McKenzie
Very clean and very comfortable with everything we needed. In a lovely quiet location just a few minutes from the beach and shops. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison & Josh S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location good
Checked in at checkin time of 1pm, house didn't look like been cleaned, beds stripped not made-up. Contacted agent, they had to find out, called us back theyd arrive about 2 30 need an hour to clean. A cleaner turned up at 1.30, said we should have been out at 10am, we said we booked for 2 nights just arrived, she stated was told it was another house she had to clean and wasnt told this this waa for a quick in and out. We left our stuff there and left for a few hours so she could clean. Cleaner was lovely and all our stuff untouched when we came back. A few maintenance issues, eg rail up stairs, glass door handle lock both wobbly,lots of spider webs outside at back and a million mozzies inside when we got there, you could see where everyone has killed them.Good location, nice little place,had what we needed plus had books, dvds, games etc. The day we checked out, that night received emsil stating our rent was in arrears but we had already pre paid. Emailed proof back but received no reply, no apolgy. Wouldn't choose to stay using a real estate agency again, totally disorganised. Price was good though. I hope this review helps to improve services and maintenance because it is a lovely place within walking distance to playgrounds, beach, boat ramp with ample parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable great location.
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable house on a quiet street walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two night stay
Very nice home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me
Really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Just the right accommodation to spend the holiday. Location is neatly tucked in the town within walking distance to the nearby amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SUE-ELLEN D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Great stay as always. Close to family in Port MacDonnell
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Swings and roundabouts
Superficially very nice, a bit in need of a spring clean and repair maintenance check.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet close to beach and shops, beautiful scenery
Great little beach house close to beautiful beach scenery and local amenities, great communication from Graeme our host,would use again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Good Accomodation
Awesome spot Very nice house
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bach
I was travelling with an older lady as a carer We found the BACH very comfortable but maybe hand rails in the bathroom apart from that had everything for an enjoyable stay we felt quite safe and Port MacDonnell is a lovely quiet place loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay. Wonderful location
The property was conveniently located in a beautiful and quiet part of Port MacDonnell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a good property for us to stay in for our fishing trips.
Very clean, comfy … great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Graeme Cleves

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