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The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD

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Queen size bed behind privacy screen
front patio
fully equipped kitchen
ensuite bathroom with shower
living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Parkside, SA
  • Rundle Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Adelaide Convention Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Adelaide Oval
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD

The lotus eater is a Charming self contained balinese style bungalow set out in an open plan studio style, sleeping 2 adults in a queen size bed.

On street parking is available with a permit provided by the owner with a $60 refundable deposit

Stylishly decorated with authentic indonesian furniture and artworks.

The bungalow is nestled in a lush tropical garden setting, so wake up to the birds, not traffic noise.

The lotuseater is fully self contained and detached, located in the garden behind the owners home so privacy and security is ensured. There is no sharing of spaces, you have the entire bungalow with its own front verandah and rear courtyard for your own private use.

Comfortable Queen size made up with hotel quality bed linen topped with romantic netting and sandstone ensuite bathroom with shower and vanity unit.

Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine

Front verandah with outdoor furniture to relax on and take in the garden views while you read a book or have a glass of wine.

At the rear of the bungalow there is a sunny courtyard with bamboo gazebo and table and chairs where you can enjoy alfresco meals or just relax.

Walk to the city or the fashionable shopping and cafe strip of unley rd and king william rd. with their eclectic mix of cafes,art, fashion and homewares.

Loads of Cafes just around the corner to suit any taste or budget.

Public transport is just a few minutes walk around the corner on Unley road and the Glenelg to City tram is a 10 minute walk away or walk across the park to the CBD.

Unique accommodation for people who think outside of the square

Short or longer term stays available


Local attractions

Located in the historic and cool inner city suburb of Parkside.

Minutes from the centre of Adelaide's attractions of galleries, festival centre, shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

Walk around the leafy and historic suburbs of unley and parkside with beautiful examples of adelaide sandstone and bluestone architecture.

Walking distance to the Clipsal racetrack.
20 minutes to adelaides sandy beaches.
15 minutes to the beautiful adelaide hills and the many attractions.
1 hour from the wine producing districts of Maclaren vale and the Barossa valley.

5 minutes walk around the corner to the cafe and pub precinct of unley road with a variety for all tastes and budgets.
Adelaide parklands just at the end of the street for you to enjoy a walk or jog without being bothered by traffic.
Supermarkets, shops and all amenities close by.
Public transport just around the corner.



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Long weekends are a 3 night minimum stay.
Christmas New Year and special event times may have a minimum stay
Easter minimum of 4nights


Shorter stays accepted in these time if there a gaps between other bookings, so please enquire using other calendar dates so the enquiry can go through.

Long stays are negotiable depending on season and length of stay so please contact owner for a quote.

An on street parking permit is available to guests with a $60 deposit refunded on return of permit. So please let me know when booking if you require this.

Property manager

angela hughes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
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 13–17
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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
Smoking outside only
You are not being charged a cleaning fee so please leave the property as you found it and follow check out instructions posted in property
No outside people allowed on property only booked guests

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Adelaide

Located in Adelaide, this cottage is in the city centre. Her Majesty's Theater and Westpac House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Adelaide Golf Course and Morphettville Racecourse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Oval, or consider Adelaide Entertainment Centre for a night out. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Parkside, SA

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rundle Mall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Adelaide Casino - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Adelaide Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide Showground Station - 4 min drive
  • Greenhill Road (Stop 1) Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Earl of Leicester Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fasta Pasta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cappo Bros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gang Gang - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lotus Eater, garden bungalow 5 minutes to CBD located?

Located in Parkside, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Himeji Gardens, Veale Gardens and Victoria Square. Adelaide Central Market and Chinatown are also within 2 miles (3 km). Greenhill Road (Stop 1) Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and South Terrace Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parkside Bangalow
The hosts have done a great job styling the bungalow into a Bali style paradise. Located walking distance to CBD and local cafes and some great restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of Bali
Bed was comfortable and location was quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Could be improved
Excellent location with convenient bus rides to city centre. Local restaurents worth visiting. Bedroom and external patio really lovely.Main reservation is the quirky plumbing. Bathroom taps to sink very stiff. Excessive hot water temperature could be scolding. Need to run hot water before cold ! somewhat unusual.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parkside cottage
Excellent dwelling with all accessories that you could want
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rhona H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable & private
Very comfortable and private. Great access to transport and the city, as well as out to Glenelg.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pleasant stay. cute decor.
passionate and dedicated host
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed character escape within walking distance to the CBD.
Peaceful location with leafy private outdoor spaces. Well equipped and comfortable accommodation with tasteful Indonesian style furnishings adding a special character and feel to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal in every way!
Great property, very comfortable and exactly as described and photographed. Surprisingly quiet for somewhere so close to the city. Lots of restaurants within easy walking distance (especially the Nepalese one described in the compendium). No hesitation in staying again and will recommended it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Lotuseaster. It's a beautifully decorated studio that is a litt
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Lotuseaster. It's a beautifully decorated studio that is a little haven of Balinese-style peace in the middle of the city. It's perfectly located - we rode our pushbikes around, enjoyed the restaurants and cafes nearby and our dog loved his walks in the local park. We will find it hard to stay anywhere else next time we go to Adelaide and would happily recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Imelda & Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A very peaceful and relaxing place. So much work went into it, all the attention to detail, out of the ordinary. Very reasonable cost. Quiet and private. Thank you Angela.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
A quiet and peaceful stay on Adelaide’s southern edge. The bungalow was exactly as advertised and a very pleasant stay. Surprise was relaxing outside with the sounds of birds not traffic. Angela a perfect host. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adelaide Stopover
Wow, the Lotus Eater did not disappoint. Bungalow was absolutely as described and would have no hesitation in recommending it. Thank you Angela for allowing us the use for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
We expected more.
In summer it would work well but not a place to spend time when it is cold because none of the outside areas are suitable for this. It has no view beyond the back yard at all and all our lives we have experienced accommodation with some sort of view. Therefore, it felt quite claustrophobic to us. Also the advertising gave us the feeling that it was handy to the city. It wasn't so we needed to rent a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grüsse von Ulla Fabian und Jörg
Sehr gute Betten, sehr sauber, nette kleines Appartement/Haus mit Garten und Freisitz. Für 2 Personen geeignet, wir waren zu dritt nachdem die Vermieterin freundlicherweise zugestimmt hat. Sehr guter Kontakt zur Vermieterin. ÖPNV fussläufig erreichbar, schnell in der City. Sehr individuelle Unterkunft und absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lotus Eater 3 Night Stay
Atmospheric, romantic and unique. Also very convenient to Adelaide's CBD. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tranquility
From the moment you walk through the gorgeous front doors you are met with the sounds of tranquility from the water feature. The beautiful balinese decore is prevalent throughout the bungalow, inside and out. Once you are inside it is exactly as the pictures depict. Clean and secluded & owner thought of everything, from vegetable peeler to soup mugs. Coffee machine & even milk in fridge. Comfortable bed is a bonus which is very rare when staying in accommodation. Had a wonderful break & definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful hideaway in an excellent location.
This is simply a beautifuly decorated little hideaway where you can relax and then emerge to find that you are close to everything. Shops and restaurants are walking distance. Adelaide its only minutes away. This setting is unique and has great ambiance. Everything you need is here. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved
Highly reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K., Cologne, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön eingerichtete Unterkunft
Wir sind vom Lotus Eater sehr begeistert und können ihn für einen Paar-Urlaub sehr empfehlen. Es handelt sich um einen wunderschön im balinesischen Stil eingerichteten Bungalow. Sowohl der großzügige Aussenbereich als auch die Ausstattung des Zimmers haben uns sehr gefallen. Alles war sehr sauber. Die Kommunikation mit Gastgeberin Angela war unkompliziert und freundlich. Der Zugang liegt hinter einem Wohnhaus in einer ruhigen und schönen Wohngegend, es ist daher nachts leise. Im bepflanzten Außenbereich tummeln sich Vögel. Trotzdem ist man zu Fuß schnell in der Stadtmitte. In der Nähe befinden sich ebenfalls Restaurants, Bars und Supermärkte.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place, very quiet
Can’t fault it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

nelson h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place feels like stepping away into another country lovely
Very good

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
very cool, spacious and funky house in a nice suburb of Adelaide in walking distance to the CBD, comfortable, clean, quirky, had everything we need and more with 2 terrasses (one for dining, one with comfy sofa and chairs),well-equipped kitchen, on-street parking permit was very useful, very friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green and cool refuge
Everything was perfect. Communication with the owner was instant. Everything was as nice as in the photos. We stayed during some hot summer days and it was refreshing to sit in this lovely cool spot full of greenery. The place is very private and quiet yet within walking distance to the city. The kitchen had everything we needed. I can highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick visit
Accommodation was very comfortable, door entry a bit low for tall people. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by angela hughes

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