Shades of Blue Eco Retreat
About this house rental
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Shades of Blue Eco Retreat is a holiday home set in Calca. The holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as canoeing and table tennis.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)
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10.0
This is our 2nd time here, with family this time. There are plenty of family activities, like games, table tennis & kayak... various milk options are a must to mention as one of the family members is vegan.
Very satisfied.
10.0
Gorgeous house, impressive amenities, extremely well equipped kitchen, and spectacular location. Only regret is not having spent enought time to enjoy all the amenities.
Can't think of anything that could be improved, we absolutely loved Shades of Blue.
10.0
the stunning location , the beautiful spacious house and the serenity !!
absolutely the only thing I’d say is the knives need sharpening in the kitchen but that’s it .
10.0
Location, well stocked house, quiet area, the view.
10.0
Perfectly situated for us to visit points of interest in the area, then return to this peaceful and relaxing home.
The hosts have set up the house very well with a variety of eating and lounge areas and a fabulous kitchen which has every appliance and cooking utensil you could ever use.
We had the king master bedroom and the queen room with ensuite -placed at either end of the house which gave both couples privacy and water views. Both were very comfortable.
Contact with Anne was quick and easy.
10.0
The view was sensational.
The house was large and had everything you could wish for.
Nothing, it was great.
10.0
very comfortable and clean, very helpful host and lovely views
24km of dirt roads to get there aren’t ideal but worth the drive. Despite lovely views the beach was not accessible from the house itself
10.0
Shades of Blue stands out as my most memorable remote region overnight stay. Every aspect was presented to a 5star standard - bedding, cleanliness, lounging, kitchen features ..... and then there is the location. Breathtaking.
Perfect in every way. A fully featured laundry, kitchen and living areas with separate wings for independent living options. The long breezy verandas are perfectly placed to take in the 292degree views.
10.0
Shades of Blue is an exceptional fully equipped home that can accommodate small families and large family groups. Multiple indoor and outdoor areas overlook the marine park at the very north of Baird Bay. A large spa with a view in the outdoor shed was the cherry on top for us. Your own shell beach, which our 4 year old enjoyed, is accessible by a pleasant walk for able bodies down the hill. Overall, we found Shades of Blue one of the best getaway and family houses we have stayed at and we have stayed at a lot of places around the world. It can get windy up on the hill but that just added to the experience; for us the elevation enabling you to look over the shades of the blue as the water changes more than compensated. Streak Bay and surrounds are easily accessible by bitumen and good dirt roads.
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9.0
Beautiful views over a small inlet from a very well set up house. Everything provided for a comfortable stay, the kitchen set up was excellent.
We did not pick up from the website that the property was so far from Streaky Bay (over 30kms) and that there was a fair bit of unsealed road. We came from Streaky Bay and did not see any signage. Some would be helpful. We also had trouble with the key code as we had not been given the correct code. However Anne was extremely helpful and understood our frustration! After this all went well.
9.0
the location was excellent, about 20 minutes from Streaky Bay, overlooking a marine reserve bay. The home was excellently furnished and presented, with great facilities for larger groups such as table tennis darts etc. there were plenty of board games for all ages and even pencils and colouring for younger kids. even being secluded and away from it all the internet was great and with Foxtel and netflix everyone would be catered for.
We thouroughly enjoyed the stay and would recommend it to anyone venturing over that part of SA.
we had a few small issues when we got there, such as the key code didn't work but that was resolve quickly with a few messages, and most likely because we changed our booking and came a few days early the place hadn't been prepared to the hosts standards. again a few messages and that was resolved quickly and thoughtfully by the hosts which is testament to the pride they take in providing a great home for their visitors.
10.0
Everything!!! This property had absolutely everything you could possibly want. Along with amazing views. Beautifully decorated and stocked to make the stay one to remember.
10.0
The place is specious and generous appointed. The isolated location with direct access to the bay is very beautiful in its simplicity. It's the perfect place to spend several days of relaxation with family or a small group of friends, cooking in the excellent open kitchen, or using the house facilities like a jacuzzi bath and kayak. The wifi connection was also excellent. We stayed there to go swimming with sea lions and dolphins at the nearby Baird Bay. The most surprising thing was a generously stocked up pantry (we assume a combination of hosts' shopping and other guests pay-it-forward) that takes care of the concern of having to drive 40 minutes to the shops if you have forgotten something. We truly enjoyed it, as we enjoyed the fast responsiveness of our hosts.
We can't fault this property. Indeed it is very isolated but it's part of its charm. It was a bit difficult to find it in the evening because the street number wasn't lit up and there are no clear indications on the long unsealed road of where you are at if, like in our case, we had no Vodafone signal and the GPS couldn't pick up the precise location. But that's a note to travelers and not a fault of the property
9.0
Amazing location with a stunning view. Fully equipped house that had lots of personal touches
9.0
What an amazing house.
Located on the water , no neighbors in sight.
House is beautiful - everything we could have asked for - we wished we had time to just enjoy the house and relax.
Fully equipped kitchen - nothing was missing.
We had bought our own food as it is very isolated.
Streaky Bay is not to far but lots of wildlife on roads at night.
Unpaved road was no drama at all - its in great condition.
10.0
Accommodation was wonderful - Thankyou!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in South Australia?
The average price for a rental in South Australia is R 2,394 per night. This rental is R 997 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shades of Blue Eco Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shades of Blue Eco Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shades of Blue Eco Retreat?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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