Pelican Point, Limestone Coast, South Australia
The Sandcastle House
A three-bedroom beach house on the Limestone Coast, with a sauna that looks straight out at the water and a wood-fired tub on the edge of the sand.
Book direct for our best price. Midweek specials from $1,300.
- 3 bedroomsand 2 bathrooms
- Saunaelectric, on all year
- Wood-fired tubhot May to October, cold plunge in summer
- Beachright out the front
- Dogs welcomeunder 10kg
- About 30 minutesfrom Mount Gambier
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Prices
Every price is for the whole house and includes cleaning. The shortest stay is three nights.
Midweek specials
March to October
- 3 nightsArrive Monday, leave Thursday$1,300Save $300
- 4 nightsArrive Sunday, leave Thursday$1,500Save $500
Kindling for the tub is supplied from May to October. Only available when you book direct.
Check midweek datesAll other dates
Weekends, and November to February
- 3 nights$1,600
- 4 nights$2,000
- 5 nights$2,400
- 7 nights$3,200
Any other length is $1,600 for three nights, then $400 for each night after that.
Check datesDraftPrices proposed, waiting on the property manager to confirm.
A sauna on the beach
The sauna sits on the edge of the sand, with a window and a glass door facing the water. You sit in the heat and watch the bay.
It's electric, so it runs all year. Give it about 90 minutes to heat up. There's an outdoor shower behind it for rinsing off.
The wood-fired tub
Fill it, light the fire, and give it about an hour to heat. Then get in as the sun goes down over the bay.
The fire can be lit from May to October. Over summer, some guests fill it cold and use it as a plunge after the sauna.
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Filled months are when the fire can be lit. The rest are cold plunge only.
The beach is the front yard
The sand starts at the edge of the yard, and the easiest way down is the boat ramp just past the water tanks. On a still day the water is flat and clear, and the pelicans are regulars. There are binoculars under the TV.
The house faces the sunset, and on a clear night it's worth walking outside at about 11 to look at the stars.
Fishing and boating
Fishing and boating are a big part of life at Pelican Point. The beach boat ramp is next door to the house, so you launch a few steps from the door. Most people leave the boat on its trailer, either down the side of the house or on the sand.
Rock lobster is what the area is known for, and we've caught whiting here ourselves. The recreational rock lobster season in these waters runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 May 2027. Size, bag and pot rules apply, and the SA Fishing app from PIRSA has the current ones.
Carpenter Rocks, five minutes away, is a working southern rock lobster port. The fleet moors in Bucks Bay, and there's a second public boat ramp there beside a large car park.
Inside
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bedroom has a king bed and the other two have queens, and there's a fold-out couch in the lounge. Bedding and shower towels are supplied. The living area opens onto the deck and the view.
- Full kitchen with a dishwasher, and a Nespresso machine
- Barbecue on the deck
- Air conditioning and free wifi
- TV with Netflix, Prime, Disney, Paramount and Kayo
- Washing machine
Photos of the inside go here
Still to add: how many guests the house takes. Airbnb says 4 and Stayz says 6.
Bring the dog
Dogs under 10kg are welcome, and there's a doggy door in the laundry. The beach is right out the front.
Getting here
Pelican Point is roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. You'll need a car, and the last stretch is a quiet country road.
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier | Drive | About 30 min |
| Mount Gambier Airport | Direct flights from Adelaide and Melbourne take a little over an hour. Hire a car at the airport. | About 45 min drive |
| Warrnambool | Drive | About 2½ hr |
| Adelaide | Drive | About 5 hr |
Around the Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast is the south-east corner of South Australia, running down to the Victorian border. Pelican Point sits at its southern end, on the coast between Carpenter Rocks and Port MacDonnell.
It's a quiet spot. Mount Gambier has the supermarkets, and the Carpenter Rocks General Store, five minutes away, has milk, bread and takeaway.
| Place | What it is | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Rocks | Beach walks and the general store | 5 min |
| Little Blue Lake, Mount Schank | A sinkhole you can swim in | 20 min |
| Blue Lake, Mount Gambier | The crater lake, with a walk around it | 30 min |
| Cape Northumberland, Port MacDonnell | The southernmost point of South Australia | 30 min |
| Umpherston Sinkhole, Mount Gambier | A sinkhole turned into a sunken garden | 35 min |
| Mount Schank | A walk around the rim of a dormant volcano | 40 min |
| Coonawarra | Wineries and cellar doors | About 1 hr |
Where we eat
Fish and chips from the yellow shop. The best flake we've had.
Go for the seafood chowder.
Wagyu in the tasting room. Book ahead.
Fresh seafood, and a fish and chip truck out the front.
Good to know
Where is The Sandcastle House?
At Pelican Point on South Australia's Limestone Coast. It's about half an hour's drive from Mount Gambier, five minutes from Carpenter Rocks and roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there?
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bedroom has a king bed and two have queens, and there's a fold-out couch in the lounge. Bedding and shower towels are supplied. Bring your own beach towels.
Can I use the sauna all year?
Yes. It's electric, so it runs in every season. It takes about 90 minutes to heat, and sauna towels are supplied.
When can I use the wood-fired tub?
The fire can be lit outside fire danger season. This season runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, so the fire is back on from 1 May 2027. In between, some guests use it as a cold plunge. Allow 45 minutes to fill it and about an hour to heat.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs under 10kg are welcome. There's a doggy door in the laundry. The yard isn't fenced. An extra cleaning fee applies, and you'll need to bring their bedding.
Is the tap water drinkable?
The house runs on rainwater tanks. The tap water is fine for showers and brushing teeth, and we recommend bringing drinking water. Please keep showers short.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am.
Is there wifi and a TV?
Yes. Wifi is free, and the TV has Netflix, Prime, Disney, Paramount and Kayo. Free-to-air channels run through their apps.
What is the beach like?
The beach is right in front of the house, on Bungaloo Bay. Seaweed washes up at times and can smell for a short while. How much there is changes with the tides.
What is the nearest airport?
Mount Gambier Airport, about 45 minutes' drive away. It has direct flights from Adelaide and Melbourne.
What should I bring?
Drinking water and beach towels. In tub season, bring kindling and firelighters. Bunnings in Mount Gambier sells kindling. If you're bringing a dog, bring their bed and a blanket for the couch.
Is there anything to know about the drive in?
Take it slowly at dusk, dawn and after dark. You will meet emus, kangaroos, wallabies and wombats on the road.
Is there a boat ramp nearby?
Yes. The Pelican Point beach boat ramp is next door to the house, and most guests leave the boat on its trailer beside the house or on the sand. Carpenter Rocks, five minutes' drive away, also has a public boat ramp with a large car park at Bucks Bay.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry from this page and we'll reply within 24 hours to confirm your dates. Direct prices are listed on this page and are lower than Airbnb or Stayz. You can also book through Airbnb or Stayz, where the listing is called Serenity at Sandcastle House.
How much does it cost?
Booked direct, three nights is $1,600 for the whole house with cleaning included, and each extra night is $400. The shortest stay is three nights. That's lower than the same dates on Airbnb or Stayz.
Are there midweek deals?
Yes, from March to October. Three nights, arriving Monday and leaving Thursday, is $1,300. Four nights, arriving Sunday and leaving Thursday, is $1,500. Cleaning is included, and these prices are only available when you book direct.
Can I see which dates are free?
Yes. The calendar on this page shows the dates that are free and the dates that are booked. Tap a free date to start an enquiry.
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- Fixed prices, lower than Airbnb or Stayz
- Midweek specials from $1,300, only available direct
- A reply within 24 hours
Which dates are free
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Tell us when you'd like to come and we'll reply to confirm the dates. Nothing is booked until you've paid the invoice we send you.
Also on Airbnb and Stayz
The listing there is called Serenity at Sandcastle House. Guest reviews are on both sites.
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