In the heart of Wallaroo, Protea Cottage offers a peaceful coastal retreat. Explore the historic town, stroll to the beach, and discover great pubs and cafes nearby. With towels and linen supplied, you'll feel right at home.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre
This character filled, coastal miners cottage has over 150 years of history in its' walls! Built in c1870, Protea Cottage provides a peaceful place to spend your holiday. Located in the heart of Wallaroo, it's an easy walk into town & to the beach where you'll find great pubs, a distillery, cafe, a grocery store & a bottle shop. Or take a quick drive down to North Beach where you can drive on the beach & enjoy North Beach Kitchen.
Towels & Linen are supplied
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: No puppies
clean up after them
Not on furniture
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: no portacot or high chair
Breakable valuable items
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the neighborhood
Wallaroo is home to this cottage. Wallaroo Golf Course and Wallaroo Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bird Islands Conservation Park and Davies Square. Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum and Moonta Mines Railway and Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Wallaroo travel guide
Is Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre located?
Situated in Wallaroo, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Wallaroo Golf Course and Davies Square. Bews Square and Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum are also within 15 minutes.
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Character filled Cottage in Wallaroo, minutes from the beach & town centre Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It was an older cottage which means it has character (we live in a similar aged house so am aware of these and enjoy them)Generally we found the cottage in excellent condition and the facilities were good.WE enjoyed our stay in Wallaroo and the Copper Coast area not having been there for some yearsAmber's instructions for entry were concise and precise and her communication was more than adequate. In short a good host.
Gorgeous cottage so beautifully decorated with everything catered for. Fabulous location walking distance to Main Street. Great secure yard for pooches too and private. We absolutely loved our stay.
Beautifully presented homely cottage with well set-up kitchen (including coffee pod machine) & bathroom basics supplied. Great location, close to centre of town & the beach. Great that our well behaved pooch could stay too.
The property is well located, only a few minutes walk to shops in town. It’s clean and cozy and has all the amenities you’d need. The securely fenced yard is ideal if you’re brining a dog.
Amazing to stay in old miners cottage. Clean, beds comfy, well equipped kitchen (apart from a tea towel), lovely hot water in bathroom but only tepid in kitchen, nice garden and outdoor area, quiet at night. Would recommend.
Rosanne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathryn C.
18 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
A week to relax
We loved the little cottage. It was snug and warm, considering the 3 days of continuous rain we had. We were able to read, relax, cook and explore Wallaroo. Loved it!
We enjoyed our 4 night stay with our dog & agree with the other reviews on this property.
In addition, the skylights in 2 rooms were great for providing natural light & the secure & spacious carport was appreciated.
Amber was easy to communicate with.
I rented the proper for a longer period and I couldn’t recommend staying here enough! It was in a great location, the place was clean and incredibly homely, and Amber was so easy to communicate with. It made the stay stress free! If you’re thinking of booking this property, don’t think twice!!! You won’t regret it.
Lovely place to chill & relax. Beautifully decorated. Would have given 5 stars but soap dispenser in bathroom was almost empty so we had to buy our own. Would have been nice to sit outside but chairs too hard & rusty. Even plastic chairs would be nicer.
Cottage was nice plenty of room. i suppose the only criticism i had was that the shower drain was blocked full of hair which we removed best as we could .And the present of ants mainly around doorway frames kitchen and lounge but other than that we enjoyed our stay.
ANTHONY O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian B.
9 October 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
quaint,
Qaint, comfortable old cottage, but could have been cleaner e g we could'nt use the bbq as it was too dirty, and the out side tables were nit clean, nor the front porch. However, the location is fine and overall the cottage was comfortable and made for an enjoyable stay.
Brian B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth K.
14 February 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Good location
Cozy home. Nicely decorated. Couldn't work out where how to get keys - it differed from written instructions. Did not have any communication with owner as no need. Aircon didn't reach bedrooms in the 2 x 38 degree days we stayed there and the fans weren't up to par, but that would be a rare occurrence. Safely fenced for our little doggo - very happy with that. Secure car parking for 4 WD. A bit dusty inside and out. The shower cubicle does not drain well at all. I'd say it needs to be unblocked. Neighbours down road were very nice and gave us some plants. All in all a nice and comfy stay.
The locked key-box was a dream to open; unlike some places we've stayed in. Everything as advertised and photographed is 100% authentic. The charming cottage had a very light and comfortable aura about it. You really felt relaxing from the moment you stepped inside.
A couple of small issues... No kitchen tea towel. The floors needed a good mop with hot water. Walking from the bathroom to the main bedroom, feet ended up black as spades. Maybe the cleaner is short (I'm 185cm) but the top the range hood, fridge, and dinning room cupboard was filthy.
Aside from that it was a very pleasant stay.
All went smoothly getting access. Place was clean and very comfortable nicely decorated. All amenities worked. Good location.
Debra G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Karyne S.
13 February 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Certainly not worth the price charged. Everything is very dated and it really could do with an extensive renovation. If it were mine, I’d demolish it and rebuild. Location was good though.