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bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach

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A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a coastal road and ocean.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a sign reading "Thurlton Street".
A dining area with a striped sofa, a table with chairs, a clock, and a colorful painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, and a sofa with blue cushions.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Horseshoe Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port Elliot, SA
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elliot Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Boomer Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Elliot

Located in Port Elliot, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nangawooka Flora Reserve and Kent Reserve, while Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and South Australian Whale Centre are cultural highlights. Urimbirra Wildlife Park and West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve are also worth visiting.
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Map
Port Elliot, SA

What's nearby

  • Knights Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Green Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boomer Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 11 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Victa's Pizza Express - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Knights Beach and Green Bay. Boomer Beach and Horseshoe Bay are also within 10 minutes.

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. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was to die for. My little dog and I had such wonderful walks. It is so close and convenient to every thing in Port Elliot. I am looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from bythesea—Fireside Comfort on the Beach on 14 Nov 2026
Hi Sheryl, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you and your little dog enjoyed the beautiful views, nearby walks, and convenient location in Port Elliot. We look forward to welcoming you back! Hometime South Australia Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with ultimate views of the ocean. Loved our stay, great kitchen & bathroom with bonus 2nd toilet under the stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely relaxing couple of days. Beautiful place amazing view.
The view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 nights in a quality town house by the sea

Just a short 5 day stay with daily beach walks, also exploring the area which was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent stay with beach views from the large balcony. There is a great coffee making machine and a washer/dryer (clothes airer also) which we needed after a long road trip. Its a short drive to Victor Harbour, and an easy walk to the Port Eliot town centre, with good options for breakfast and dinner.The fireplace was welcome in the winter - be aware it is a townhouse and the kitchen/living are up a flight of stairs. All up, an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Port Elliot beach stay

Clean and comfortable with great amenities. Loved the coffee machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great view and location. This houe had everything we needed with lots of llittle extras, like a good coffee machine, nice amenities in the bathrooms, comfy beds. Just great, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 night break

Great location and great place to stay for a few nights to enjoy amazing sea views and sunsets on the balcony .. will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach Bliss

Beautiful Property with easy access to the Beaches & the Fantastic Town of Pt Elliott. Relaxed Walk to Great Dining & or Drive to Attractions.Blissful to go to sleep & wake up to the crashing waves of the sea on Knights Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy, cosy with beautiful views

A great location for our short getaway. The property was clean, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. A lovely styled property with beautiful ocean views. Would highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Long weekend getaway

Great location picturesque views. Loved hearing the ocean from our nice big balcony. Pet friendly which we appreciated. Very clean. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautifully appointed home with incredible views from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect break

We loved this short break at Port Elliot. Lovely place in a fabulous location. Very comfortable, clean and bright. Life on the balcony was exactly what we had hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the accommodation was excellent, and the home itself was lovely. The bedding was very clean and comfortable, and everything was beautifully presented throughout. The ocean views were absolutely stunning and made the stay even more enjoyable.The home had everything you could need, and being able to bring our small pet was a real bonus for us. Leo especially loved exploring the garden and going for walks in the area.We’re already looking forward to returning during the summer season.Tony & Claudia
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated with quality fittings and appliances. This is a true coastal holiday location where you can relax and watch the waves roll in from the comfort of the lounge or on the balcony. It is pet friendly without any evidence of other peoples animals having been there as the place is very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this place and we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

Bythesea is amazing! We had a weekend away that was so relaxing, the property is super clean with high quality fixtures. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and as listed. The location was perfect, a short walk to the main strip. The view from the lounge and balcony was stunning! The bed was comfortable and the shower hot, overall the property was great. The only thing is that there is no carpet on the stairs, which is completely understandable, but it did make it difficult for our old dog to get up & down. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Hi Lexie, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, its location, and those beautiful views from the balcony. We completely understand about the stairs — that’s a great point and we appreciate you mentioning it. It’s wonderful to hear you’d love to stay again, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Hometime South Australia Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Stay

The Unit has everything you could possibly need or want. Don't need to bring much with you, food and personal items only. Everything in the unit is of high quality, and the fully automatic coffee machine is a great bonus. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big tick from us!

I recently stayed here with my husband, two boys (9&7) & dog. The property was clean, comfortable & in a fantastic location! Great access to beaches, eateries & walking tracks. For me it was the little things that made the biggest impact… Fluffy Sheridan towels, fast Wifi, smart tv’s (makes a world of difference with tired kids after big days exploring) & well maintained bathroom/kitchen. There was even a dog door for our girl so she was able to take herself out to toilet! We wouldn’t hesitate to book another stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach location

If you love to watch waves roll in and fall asleep to the sound of them hitting the beach, this is the place for you.The property is ideally situated for walks along the beach or the Heritage Trail and of course the outstanding Port Elliot bakery.The yard is completely secure if you bring a dog or two. There is undercover, off street parking.Inside is clean and tidy. Very good facilities (washing machine/tumble dryer/gas heater/coffee machine/cooking utensils/TVs etc).There is a very unique second toilet under the stairs that gives Harry Potter vibes .Not for you if you don't get along with stairs; the living area and kitchen/dining are on the first floor.Definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed the lovely relaxing view

Really enjoyed staying at this unit, as it is a lovely place to stay with the sea view. The unit was very clean and had everything supplied that you would need. only issue was the front screen door and front door were hard to open. The stairs were a little steep , so it would be good for a picture to be on the website to see what they are like :) There is no toilet upstairs but 2 toilets' down stairs. Thanks Kim and Barry
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
From the moment we stepped in we knew it was going to be a good weekend. The heater was on, the candles were lit, and it smelled deliciously citrusy fresh. Great welcome on a very cold and wet day. A perfect place to have a lazy midwinter weekend with a good novel, the World Cup, crisp fresh linen, strolls down to Horseshoe Bay for coffee ( we couldn’t figure out how coffee machine worked but that says a lot about us) Altogether a lovely lazy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
Thank you Nancie-Lee. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back again in the future. You were a pleasure to host. Kind Regards, Kim and Barry Take A Break Holiday Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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