The Shackeau

Top choice in The Southeast


Any more waterfront and this lovely shack would be a houseboat. Almost the last in a long row of quirky little beach shacks, it's a cream-coloured weatherboard affair, with mod, beachy interiors, a fabulous deck and an infinity-edge spa tub, offering unbeatable views as far across the water as Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Sleeps four.


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2. Recherche Bay

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3. Cape Bruny Lighthouse

9.67 MILES

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4. St Imre Vineyard

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5. Inala Nature Museum & Jurassic Garden

15.14 MILES

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6. Bruny Island Premium Wines

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7. Court House History Room

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8. South Bruny National Park

16.96 MILES

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