Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly.

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A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a dining area, and a TV.
A barbecue grill on a wooden deck with a view of a vineyard and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of trees and a body of water.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a dining area.
A two-story house with a metal roof, a garage, and a fenced yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Watervale, SA
  • Place, Crabtree Watervale Wines
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skillogalee Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Daisy's Vintage & Classic Cars
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Watervale

Watervale is home to this holiday home. Crabtree Watervale Wines and Mitchell Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Martindale Hall Conservation Park and Pinks Rerserve.
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Watervale, SA

What's nearby

  • Crabtree Watervale Wines - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sevenhill Cellars - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Skillogalee Winery - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Daisy's Vintage & Classic Cars - 26 min drive - 36.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Watervale Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pikes Wines - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Velvet & Willow Cellar Door and Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skillogalee Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ernie's Acre, sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space, pet friendly. located?

Situated in Watervale, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Crabtree Watervale Wines and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mitchell Wines and Skillogalee Winery. Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum and Taylors Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property to stay in. Many thoughtful touches, a beautiful location and lovely garden. It is also the only holiday home that I’ve known to have a coffee machine, grinder and beans, which were very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernie's acre is wonderfully casual, yet stylish, comfortable and so, so very well appointed! And there's so much room for canine friends to run and play!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this is a very pleasant place to stay. Well appointed, well furnished, modern, lovely garden, great views. Some suggestions - breakfast is no longer provided but perhaps a bottle of local wine and/ or some nice chocolate would be appreciated. Also some personal suggestions on what’s available in the area besides the usual travel brochures. Maybe even a webpage with all sorts of info.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ernie's Acre was a perfect stay for 2 couples plus a fur baby. House was superb with everything you could need including a gate to ensure fur baby did not wander. Communication with Sue was quick and easy. Oh, and the views from the deck were just sublime. Would definitely stay again - thanks Ernie's Acre!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

We loved everything about Ernies Acre, absolutely beautiful in every way! Fantastic location and amazing facilities. The house is tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ernie is a top Dog

Beautiful and spotless house with lovely view of the hills. we had a great couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Getaway

Impeccable house and garden. New, modern and spacious. A delight to relax by the wood fire after exploring beautiful Clare Valley.All ones needs were catered for to the highest standard, thus providing a comfortable and peaceful retreat.
Cherry loved her country getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Gorgeous views, spacious and spotless country home. Lovely bedding and towels, pure luxury.We loved our stay and our furbaby enjoyed exploring the fully fenced yard.Thank you Sue
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely weekend at Ernie’s Acre. The house was lovely, spacious and really clean, and it was the perfect place to switch off and relax.We loved the outdoor space and I particularly enjoyed wandering around the garden, reading about what was planted and where. The views from the deck were beautiful too.It was also fantastic for our Greyhound. The garden was secure, so she could safely explore and have plenty of room for her zoomies — she absolutely loved it!The house had everything we needed, and the bath was a lovely bonus. It was also so nice to have cool evenings while we were there and be able to light the fire and enjoy the fireplace.We were really surprised and grateful to find breakfast supplies waiting for us for our first morning — bacon, eggs, spinach, juice, milk, bread, butter and jams. Such a thoughtful touch, and it gave us a great start to the day before heading off for a walk along the Riesling Trail and exploring some of the local wineries.Sue was lovely to deal with — very welcoming and responsive.We definitely came home feeling like we'd actually had a proper break. We would absolutely stay again, and next time we'd love to stay for longer. A great spot, especially if you're travelling with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ernies @ Watervale

Absolutely beautiful house..excellent ammenities & spotlessly clean. Bacon, eggs and bread with jams etc supplied for the first few days. Plenty of outside area for my little dog with great views. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Clare Valley getaway

Beautiful new holiday home in Watervale.Perfectly setup for 2 couples as ensuite in main bedroom & full bathroom directly across hallway from second bedroom. Lovely country outlook from living area & rear deck. Nice and cozy for a winter getaway with combustion heater & split system in living area & split systems in both bedrooms. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clare Valley delight

Watervale has a Suprise or two foe the travelling wine buffs. a delightful home on a huge block with every mod con imaginable.Well equipped and provisioned we spent 4 nights self catering before experiencing the delicious menu offered at the Watervale Hotel. do not miss it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is an instant sense of calm and relaxation on arrival. As you step out onto the deck looking down on the tree studded town and out across the valley to the green vine covered hills beyond, you just want to take in slow, deep breaths of fresh country air. Everything feels spacious and open: from the acre of land with its little wishing well and Aussie windmill, budding orchard and sprouting vineyard to the generous rooms with vaulted ceilings and large windows providing views in all directions and glimpses of the cleverly decorated garden and landscape. The place is new and modern with quality finishes and thoughtful touches reflecting an eye for the aesthetic. We visit the Clare Valley frequently and this accommodation is an excellent base from which to venture out and explore the wineries and restaurants or to walk or ride the Riesling Trail. We look forward to enjoying the tranquil ambience of Ernie’s Acre again. Thank you, Sue!
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2025
Thank you Erica, it was a pleasure to have you stay and I look forward to your next visit, cheers Sue
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