Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10.

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

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Port Hughes, SA
  • Popular LocationPort Hughes Waterfront Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCopperclub Golf Course15 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoonta Bay Jetty5 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs back Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

Downstairs front Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10.

We welcome you to our holiday home, not as guests but as our friends so please just sit back and relax, respecting this holiday house as it was your own.

Property Details

A contemporary take on the "Beach House" with 4 bedrooms comprising of x2 QBs, x1 DB and x4 single bunks designed to accommodate up to 10 people with all the mod-cons and added luxuries expected in a modern beach property.

You will find two indoor living areas, both with large plasma TVs and split system air conditioning.

Upstairs is the main living room with a large leather sofa plus some bean bags to lounge on, Blu-Ray/DVD & CD players connected to a full home theatre system, our kitchen & dining (x8), Master Bedroom plus a separate toilet. Both the master bedroom and upstairs living area have access to the large hardwood deck (more info below)

Downstairs has a second air conditioned living area with board games for the kids (and adults), playstation2, a selection of books, a 2nd Blu-ray system and plasma TV.

The ground floor also has another x3 bedrooms (x1 QB, x1 DB & x4 singles in bunks (not suitable for adults) plus the family bathroom with both bath and shower facilities. You will also find a separate laundry (located in a cupboard) with a washing machine, dryer, iron etc.

You also have the option of two covered outdoor entertaining areas so you can choose to either sit outside (table for eight) on the large hardwood deck with full use of our Weber Q BBQ with partial views of the beautiful Cape Elizabeth or you can enjoy the privacy of the fully enclosed garden to the rear of the house.

Although we provide pillows, duvets & tea towels, at the time of booking you can choose (for a nominal fee) to include our full linen service which includes all duvet covers, pillowcases, bath towels, mats & face washers etc.

Locality
Port Hughes is a popular tourist destination, with attractions including a Greg Norman designed links style golf course (9 holes presently), the beautiful beach of Cape Elizabeth (approx 2.5 miles long stretch of beautiful soft sand), the ever popular jetty, NEW boat ramp, tavern and general store.

The beach is regarded safe for swimming as it's protected by Cape Elizabeth with no sudden drop off's. This together with the beautiful scenery and local attractions draws many families on vacation from Adelaide and surrounding areas, generally no more than 2 hours’ drive.

Fishing is a very popular pastime in the area with the choice of many "hot spots" in and around Port Hughes and Moonta Bay, whether off the beach or jetty for whiting, flathead, squid or tommies or further out to sea for our famous King George Whiting. If you don't have your own boat, there are plenty of local charters available for hire.

The Port Hughes general store offers a bit of everything. Less than five minutes away, this is a great place to go for basic provisions, fishing supplies as well as a servo. The cafe in the General Store is also excellent for a quick lunch, be warned, hot chips are addictive!

The local tavern offers excellent value for money pub meals with a front bar with the TAB which also doubles as a bottle shop. Port Hughes also has a very popular bistro "The Deck" within The Dunes complex, overlooking stunning Cape Elizabeth and the Greg Norman designed golf course.

The house is only 5 minutes away from Moonta which has a large supermarket Drakes, banking, newsagents, several pubs and local shops, including some excellent antiques shops. Kadina, a large bustling town, is the principal township of the "Copper Coast" area and is only 20 minutes’ drive away.

Port Hughes is well placed on the Yorke Peninsula for visiting its many attractions including stunning Marion Bay and Innes National Park.

Property manager

Matthew & Joanna Taylor

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for kids but we don't have a stair gate.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Hughes

Located in Port Hughes, this guesthouse is in a rural area and near the beach. Miner's Cottage and Moonta Mines Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Moonta Bay Water Park and Moonta Mines Railway and Museum. With snorkelling, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Port Hughes, SA

What's nearby

  • Port Hughes Waterfront Park - 9 min walk
  • Port Hughes Boat Ramp - 12 min walk
  • Copperclub Golf Course - 15 min walk
  • Moonta Bay Water Park - 5 min drive
  • Moonta Bay Jetty - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nook & Nourish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taste the Yorke - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Barn Gelateria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port Hughes Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Contemporary take on the modern "Beach House" with all mod cons for up to 10. located?

This family-friendly Port Hughes guesthouse is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Port Hughes Waterfront Park, Simms Cove and Port Hughes Boat Ramp. Copperclub Golf Course and Port Hughes Jetty are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Beautiful place to stay, super peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family House
Another great family stay in Port Hughes. House is lovely and spacious with everything you could need. Amazing views from the balcony to enjoy a wine at the end of a beach day. Sadly, the BBQ was not cleaned for the second year in a row, not sure if this was previous tenants or not but we couldn't use it. One of the downstairs bedrooms could use a new bed/mattress too. We will be back! Thank you Matthew & Joanna
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine O., Adelaide SA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a lovely long weekend stay with a group of friends. Very friendly owner. Golf course within walking distance was a bonus, the house is lovely however a little TLC required on the property & would suggest updating the bed linen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house was neat and tidy very comfy location was excellent .
i would give the house and location 4.5 out of 5
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as always!
This is the second time we have stayed and it’s just perfect! No faults at all 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki and Greg T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach
Well located and spacious house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great stay and hosts
We had a lovely time at Matt’s place. He was very responsive to messages and really seems guest focused. We really liked the house and location. Lots of space and ideal for a large family. The only negative is that the property wasn’t well cleaned when we arrived. But Matt was very apologetic and hopefully that was a one off.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home, everything you need to unwind and relax from 2days - 2 weeks
Amazing home, close to everything you need, well maintained, owners are very helpful and responsive. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a get away
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway
It is a well thought out and set out holiday house. We had a small glitch when we got there. We had paid for linen service and linen had not been provided but property owners responded straight away to my email and phone call and rectified. From then on we enjoyed our stay. Would love to stay again but longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives holiday house.
We had a great time again! The house is absolutely perfect for what we need! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Veronica B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
St Ives
Property poorly maintained and not very clean, considering the nightly rate
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2022 Getaway
Great house, great location, house had all the basics needed for a relaxing getaway without dragging up half the house in the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Holiday Rental
This house is the perfect holiday rental. The house is beautiful with lots of little homely touches making it feel very inviting and comfortable. The owners are very accommodating and their service has been amazing, making the whole process so easy. Thank you for such a lively stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fleurdeliza D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday place
We had a great time during our stay. The house is very nice and clean and the surroundings very pleasant. It is very big to accommodate our families. Matthew was very prompt to all my queries and concerns. It is near the beach so kids enjoy swimming while adults enjoy crabbing and squiding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer holiday
Was a wonderful house and great location . Very pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and hosts
Matt and Jo were great. Really good spot. East walk to the beach. Lovely sunsets on the deck and great little yard for outdoor games
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie W., Evandale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday House
We love this property. Great location and spacious property for the whole family. Well equipped and comfortable. Thanks for another great summer holiday with our kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
No problems. Could have had soap dish in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pt Hughes
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives
Spacious property for several families- all facilities needed were there. Good relaxation spaces. Walking distance to beach and ammenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location and property. Communication with owner was easy and efficient. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nishadhi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday home. Diffintly will go back. However it has a terrible linen policy.
Wonderful property with horrible linen policy. We where very happy to pay for linen.if thats the way you run business.. we expect beds made sine we paid for it in advance. Arriving late night with half sleepy kids, finding wrong covers on wrong bed's , trying to make the bed's and settle crying kids at the same time was not my idea of how I should start a holiday.. please consider this and change the policy. Otherwise it's a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Perfect for a family getaway - quiet neighbourhood walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family and friends getaway
Perfect house for a getaway as a group with friends and their children. Plenty of room and amenities to keep them occupied. Comfortable beds and seating. Even down to have some beanbags in the lounge for extra seating. Perfect location with get places to eat nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matthew & Joanna Taylor

Host profile image
We're just a normal family based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills who regularly visit York Peninsula so in late 2010 we decided to invest in some land within "The Dunes".

We then set about building our holiday house which we designed with both our needs and short term rentals in mind.

We called it St Ives at Pt Hughes as when living in the UK we loved to spend our summer holidays in Cornwall.

We then later discovered that my great, great grandfather was originally from Cornwall & moved to Moonta during the copper boom, setting up business as the town cobbler.

Why they chose this property

The design was based on a Rivergum home but we changed quite a bit to give us & guests more room upstairs & downstairs.

We changed the orientation so the the downstairs living area was at the back of the property & relocated the laundry to under the stair which gave us more living space.

What makes this property unique

We treat our guests like our friends, encouraging them to just sit back & enjoy but also respect this house as it was their own. We've set it up like a normal house, not the cookie cutter traditional holiday let with x6 forks, x6 knives etc...

Languages:

English, French
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