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Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Port Elliot, SA
  • Port Elliot Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Elliot Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boomer Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation

A cosy retreat, located just 3 minutes from historic Port Elliot township and the iconic Horseshoe Bay. One of SA’s best beaches!

Complimentary Bottle of Estate grown Wine for all guests on arrival.

Close to all the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer and just a short drive to McLaren Vale wineries.

Please note 3 x night minimum stay over any long weekend.

Property manager

Campbell Haig

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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 0–17
Older children might be allowed withowner approval
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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

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Elliot

Located in Port Elliot, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Goolwa Motor Museum and Encounter Coast Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve.
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Map
Port Elliot, SA

What's nearby

  • Middleton Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Port Elliot Dog Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Green Bay - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Boomer Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 10 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port Elliot Chicken Run - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flying Fish Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Groot Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Basham Beach, Middleton Beach and Surfers Beach. Horseshoe Bay and Port Elliot Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country sounds
The smells and sounds of the country evoked a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility. We spent our 46th wedding anniversary here and enjoyed riding our bikes into Port Elliot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
What a beautiful cottage, so clean, so well presented and an amazing location, can't wait to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable/clean accommodation
Great experience and would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Christine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disappointed
Was disappointed because it was listed as Premium luxury accomodation, and priced accordingly. On driving up to the property it didn’t look the best ie cobwebs were abundant, The outdoor seating area covered in bird droppings and did not entice me to sit outside. Inside was acceptable but no better than any other accommodation. I would say “surface clean” not a fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thunderbird Cottage
A very tranquil stay. Just the place to unwind, with great facilities and a short drive to Port Elliot main street. Victor Harbor and Middleton within easy reach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very quiet and neatly kept. The coffee pods and machine were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property in a quiet location. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Very nice and cosy.. will book again in future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bruno B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
peaceful farm retreat
The distance from town was more than compensated by the peaceful surroundings and the nice features in the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Hideaway
Comfortable, secluded well equipped property in easy reach of small coastal townships. Plenty of varied bird life to entertain idle moments.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jake l.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The property was excellent we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was away from traffic but close enough to port Elliot and victor harbour. Was a fantastic, cozy and beautiful place to stay for a few nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyla P., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
second stay at property
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyla P., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & Perfection
A private & peacful location. The acomodation itself was beautifully presented and the bed was super comfy. All facilities were immaculate & the special touches for everything you need were provided. Our 3 night stay was short & we could have stayed much longer if our schedule had allowed. Would definately recomened this little piece of paradise. Thankyou :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely studio/cottage with views
Nestled on a quiet farm, this lovely studio/cottage has views to the hills behind Port Elliot. Th space is very nicely set out with lovely touches and everything you need for a short stay. It is sans oven but has a microwave and stovetop. It's about a 5-10 minute drive into Port Elliot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
We went down for my wifes birthday, the cottage is beautiful. Its so quiet only the cows in the fields, some horses . We loved the way the cottage was set up , my wife (Jan) felt a home the minute we walked in,the bed was so comfortable,we didn't want to leave. I could go on for ages about the place .we will go back again soon. Cheers Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Beautiful romantic getaway. Such a pretty location with horses and bunnies!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Naomi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Lack of privacy
Generally, we found the place to be clean, comfortable and easily located. However we were disappointed by two things; the lack of blinds on the windows and the amount of traffic that drove past the accommodation on a private property. There is a window directly opposite the toilet that has no blind which looks right out onto the main residence and the driveway and the large bedroom window only has a sheer curtain, certainly see-through at night. This also looks out to the driveway. With the amount of cars driving past, this was indeed uncomfortable and really surprising. The front door is also bare of window furnishings and anyone coming down the driveway can see straight into the accommodation. We felt that each window should be properly fitted with blinds and it's up to the guests if they use them or not. Just a styling tip too - if you have vases in the rooms (there were four overall) and least put something in them. It doesn't need to be fresh flowers, but it then looks like you've gone to some trouble. You also need to update your information sheets - there were two of the same sheet in the leather binder and they were both badly stained - unprofessional. I also would have liked the property manager to send me a message about key collect/how to access the property etc. rather than me having to approach them on the actual day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded getaway
Presented lovely , Spacious comfortable , nice outside area .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nicely set up and furnished with nice outdoor area as well. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
French country style
All that one needs to feel at home I’m the country. Minutes drive to the coast. Peaceful with birds horses and trees
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philomena v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace, character, comfort
A short stay, but I could have stayed longer. Simple, elegant but unpretentious. A beautiful, peaceful stay. The owner was responsive to a late night communication in regard to nearby party noise, which I appreciated greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful getaway
Thunderbird retreat is a beautiful, peaceful retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, including a sensational meal at Thunderbirds restaurant. Campbell and Kym were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend Thunderbirds!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect get away spot, lovely little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and welcoming
We enjoyed our stay and had everything we wanted and expected. The accommodation was decorated with style and taste and whilst on a small property was not too far from anything. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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