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Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Encounter Bay, SA
  • Kent Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Warland Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Bluff
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

** All guests are welcomed with a bottle of SA wine and chocolate **

This New York loft-inspired two-storey home oozes industrial cool and is perfectly located on the esplanade at Encounter Bay. The modern architecture, concrete walls, stainless steel benchtops and pressed tin stairs are perfect for any traveller that appreciates interior design. The home is also pet friendly and features a great grassed area with entertaining space for warm summer nights.

This unique, contemporary, architect-designed two-storey property won an Urban Development Institute SA award. There is nothing else like it on the Fleurieu! With concrete tilt-up walls, commercial windows and big sliding doors upstairs and downstairs, and its feature floors, this property is spectacular. And that’s before we mention its esplanade frontage and incredible ocean views.

This property is on the esplanade at Encounter Bay and captures spectacular views from Granite Island to the Bluff, from both the front and side of the house. The views can be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining, living area and of course the deck upstairs, and from the downstairs deck, living area and one of the bedrooms.

When you arrive at this luxurious beach escape, you walk into the family room, full picture windows allow the ocean view and the light to stream in – you are so close to the beach you could skim stones from the front door – just 35 steps (approx.). This second living area has a big comfy lounge, HD TV, DVD and Wii gaming console – so it's a fantastic space for the kids to hang out leaving the adults to relax upstairs. This room has brilliant sea views. There are stainless steel sliding doors leading onto the front deck with a stunning view of the beach!

For entertainment and work (if you have to – though you definitely won't want to!), this property has high-speed Aussie Broadband Wi-Fi with unlimited downloads! There are two TVs (one upstairs and one downstairs) both with Netflix. You can watch unlimited free movies and TV series during your stay.

Elegantly simplistic in design, there are two double bedrooms downstairs both with built-in robes. The sparkling white main bathroom (with a separate shower and deep bath) separates the two rooms.

Upstairs is where the magic happens, and you won't be able to help but throw open the big aluminium and glass sliding doors and step out onto the eco-wood balcony to soak up as much of the stunning view as possible. An outdoor lounge and a BBQ (downstairs) make this the perfect entertaining or chilling space.

Inside there is an open-plan living area with a contemporary kitchen with European stainless-steel appliances, a dishwasher and a stainless-steel waterfall benchtop. Carefully planned windows (including a floor-to-ceiling bay window with the iconic “Three Pelicans” sculptures) provide views from every angle and allow the sun to illuminate the room. There is an open plan living dining area, with a table that seats 8 people. For entertainment, there is a 50″ HD LCD TV, stereo (with Bluetooth) and DVD, plus books, games and movies.

Polished oak timber floors flow through this top level and are the perfect accompaniment to the polished concrete feature walls, high-raked ceilings, brushed aluminium windows and LED lighting.

The light-filled master bedroom, located at the rear of the home (upstairs), has built-in robes plus an ensuite.

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning is throughout the house. Power is provided by a solar system for an eco-friendly holiday.


The bedroom configuration is:
• Main Bedroom – 1 King size bed
• Second bedroom – 1 Queen size bed
• Third bedroom – 2 singles beds (bunk) and 1 double bed (standalone)

Please note that the property sleeps up to 6 adults only (the top bunk beds are not suitable for adults).

The beds will be freshly made for guest arrival with sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers. Bath towels, mats, hand towels and tea towels are all supplied.

The fully fenced rear courtyard has an eco-wood deck and enough room to park a car via the sliding gate.

The front yard is completely enclosed with a wire mesh at 900mm high

Perfectly set up for your luxury South Coast holiday – just be careful because you may never want to leave!

Yes! Its 100% Pet Friendly

Like all Pet Let properties, our executive-level accommodation is also 100% pet friendly. This means:

Your dogs and cats are allowed inside.
The backyard is fully fenced and secure (1.8M Zincalume fencing).
We provide fresh water for animals on arrival and food bowls for your convenience.
Cats are very welcome!
All dogs are welcome, regardless of size.
Cleanliness is very important, and our cleaners take extra steps to ensure that our properties do not look or smell pet friendly!

Extra Guest Charge:
Our standard rate is for 2 guests only. Please note that an additional fee will apply $22 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.

Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $44 for 1 night.

**SCHOOLIES - property is available with a $2,500 bond and a $250 cleaning fee for a maximum of 8 people ONLY plus $110 per person per night in excess of 2 guests. No parties are allowed at any time. **

Please take note that this does not include any amount to any damages that you may incur if you violate any of our house rules. We do not allow parties, events and smoking at the property.

Party / Events Fee: $200 per occurrence
Late Night Disturbance Fee: $200 per occurrence
Smoking Fee: $200

Please note that this property doesn't accept 25 December Arrival/Departure.

Property manager

Melinda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Encounter Bay

Located in Encounter Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. South Australian Whale Centre and Encounter Coast Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram and Victor Harbor Golf Club. West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encounter Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Kent Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Warland Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • South Australian Whale Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Bluff - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nino's of Victor Harbor - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards located?

Located in Encounter Bay, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve. Victor Harbor Golf Club and Warland Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Lovely relaxing holiday with great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views!
Fantastic property! We spent hours relaxing on the balcony enjoying the sea views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
This house was superb-in location, cleanliness and presentation. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Encounter Bay Getaway
Beautiful location. Excellent accommodation - well appointed and presented. Quiet location with off road secure vehicle parking. Professional and attentive property manager who was particularly helpful on some initial queries. Thank you for the champagne and chocolates. Sorry we no longer have our beloved cat to enjoy a return visit with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, restful stay!
Very nice with all the facilities one would need. We have stayed here numerous times!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday home!
Lovely relaxing holiday by the ocean with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensational place
We loved staying here in such a beautifully designed place, right on the beach. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great get away
Great Location the best SUNRISE
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois G., Murray Bridge South Australia

Excellent family property
Adults, children and dogs all well catered for ensuring a happy, relaxed, confortable stay. Location and facilities excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach break
Awesome location, beautiful property and could take our four legged friend to the beach. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful spot
Beautiful very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victor winter break
Really nice place, well appointed and located, and lived up to the listing. Hope to come back again soon 👌
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views
Such a well designed property to take in the best of the magic views including The Bluff. Great location close enough to walk to town if you wish. Had all the required amenities apart from soap bars/body wash if you prefer those in the shower. Beds were comfy enough, AC worked well & good to be able to stream the various TV apps. Fantastic the house is also pet friendly 🐶
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
Arrived with our dog. We all settled in immediately and felt at home. Stayed for 9 nights. Everything we needed was there as per the supplied manual. Information was very useful. We relaxed and walked along the beach. Found perfect coffee at Boulevard Cafe. Great pizzas on the esplanade. Met lots of friendly locals. We could have enjoyed another couple of weeks easily.there was lots of room for anyone with a family.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P., Adelaide, Australia

Lovely place by the beach
We had a lovely stay at this house during winter. The house is stylish and well equipped with fantastic views from the front and side. We amused ourselves easily with walks to Victor Harbour and the bluff, eating at great local places (Beach house and Eat at Whalers), visited Port Elliot (horseshoe bay) and play cafe. Went across to the beach every morning with the dog. She was almost walked out and the rest of the time loved laying in front of the window watching the world go by. Will be looking to book this place again.

8/10 Good

Terrie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location
We loved the architectural design features of this compact property, which really captured the gorgeous views of encounter bay. It is a truly special part of victor harbor. There were a few minor issues eg no lightweight bedding options for warm nights such as a cotton blanket. This was rectified the next day by Stayz staff purchasing us an alternative to the very warm quilt provided. We couldnt get any of the technology to work which was only an issue on one very hot day when we didnt want to be out and about, and happened late in our stay so we didnt have time to see if Stayz could help us. We are reasonably competent with technology but apart from connecting to the wifi and basic tv we couldnt make anything work with the instructions provided eg netfix etc. And most basic of all, there was no plug for the kitchen sink that we could find. We didnt want to run the dishwasher every day and would have liked to be able to do our morning dishes on departure day properly rather than just rinse them. Its a tiny though well stocked kitchen so it would have been nice to keep it very clean. Towels are very small and skimpy, compared to plentiful and more luxurious towels, tea towels, bath mats etc provided in air bnbs.Other than these issues we greatly enjoyed the property and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D., Manly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday home
Wonderful home for a family holiday, very cosy with great AC. Beautiful views across the water. Beds very comfortable and 2x lounge areas were really useful. Could use a dryer as it rained for several days. Kitchen well stocked with pots pans etc. would definately stay again .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Location
The townhouse is an easy place to stay for a restful break looking out at the ocean and people plus dog watching. It is also easy to walk to shops and cafes down the road or into Victor Harbor itself. We didn't have a dog ourselves but can see it would be a great location to take one's dog for a holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect pet friendly stay
This place was perfect for families with older children and pets. It was very clean and modern and the beach front location was perfect for walks with the dog. The beds were very comfortable so all who stayed had incredible nights sleep. The kitchen was well stocked with all that we needed for cooking. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Beautiful property & location & best of all pet friendly, highly recommended

8/10 Good

Anneliese W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
We had a lovely stay at this property. The space was cosy but large enough for the 5 of us. It had everything we needed. The location was the best part, with the bay on our doorstep and a beautiful view from the balcony! It would have been even better if there was better car parking. The bathroom upstairs needs a bit of updating and beware, the upstairs bedroom gets quite hot - would have been great to have a window that could open or a fan to help move air around.

8/10 Good

Lyndsay H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Wonderful location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet stay rental
Great location and accomodation overlooking the beach with a sealed walking path along the coastline. Being a Pet stay rental a dog flap would have been handy to the enclosed back yard. Note it has fabric couches not vinyl or leather so you have to be careful about dog hair so take lots of sheets or blankets otherwise you get charged an extra cleaning fee for excess dog hair. Also note the local council only allow two dogs staying at a time which meant our whole family couldn’t go at the same time as we have 3 dogs between us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
Very nice property great views and you can walk along the beach very calming
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020

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