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Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sea Views
sea views
Front of House
Wonderful sunsets seen from the house
Entry Hall

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Semaphore, SA
  • Place, Semaphore Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Henley Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - sleeps 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views

This magnificent and spacious 4 bedroom home, situated overlooking the beach, and once the residence of an old sea captain, has been delightfully upgraded. This spacious family friendly house has two dining/living areas providing added comfort when there is full occupancy. This property is the ultimate in beach side living where great sea views and wonderful sunsets can be enjoyed from the main dining/living area and from the main bedroom. The house is also a short 5 minute walk to Semaphore, a vibrant seaside suburb of Adelaide, where there are many excellent cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries and the Odeon Cinema.

Local Attractions

This property is ideally located halfway between the Semaphore and Largs Bay jetty’s and is located on Adelaide's beautiful suburban beach line not far from historic Port Adelaide. The area hosts many summer festivals, including the International Kite Festival and the Annual Greek and Spanish Festivals.

There is a mini fun park which boasts a waterslide, mini golf, a wonderful historic carousel, and the famous Ferris wheel of Elvis Presley fame. During summer the coastal steam train is operational which is a special little trip along the sand dunes.

The beach is wide and sandy and perfect for swimming and the Semaphore & Largs Bay jetties are a refreshing walk away and great for observing the local fishermen cast their lines and crab nets. There is also a bike/walking track just across the road from the house that runs along the coastline.

The Port River Dolphin Trail and Port Adelaide Ships Graveyards, only a 5 minute drive away, are two of the many outdoor activities in the area as well the newly established Port River Dolphin Sanctuary. Covering more than 118 square kilometers, the sanctuary will protect a pod of up to 60 bottle-nosed dolphins living in the Port River and surrounding estuaries.

Port Adelaide is steeped in history. There is the Maritime Museum, Light House, New Land Gallery, National Railway Museum, National Military Vehicle Museum, South Australian Aviation Museum and the Australian Museum of Childhood. The Fisherman's Wharf markets are open every Sunday and Public Holidays and there are numerous antiques and collectable shops.
There are also many riverboat cruises and fishing charters available.

Adelaides main domestic/international airport is also only a mere 20 minute drive away if you have to catch that early flight.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Upon negotiation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

Adelaide

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Semaphore, a neighbourhood in Adelaide. Jackalope Studio Gallery and Australian Museum of Childhood are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Semaphore Jetty and KartMania & Laser Force Skirmish Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Entertainment Centre or Adelaide Oval. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Semaphore, SA

What's nearby

  • Semaphore Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Henley Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Adelaide Entertainment Centre - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Adelaide Peterhead Station - 11 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exeter Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Amber Brew Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪St. Louis - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Palais Hotel - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Esplanade Beach House with beautiful sea views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Semaphore holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Semaphore Waterslide Complex and Semaphore Jetty. Largs Beach and Semaphore Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Port Adelaide Peterhead Station is 11 minutes by foot and Port Adelaide Largs Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elysha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful house It had so much character Loved being able to see the water Close to restaurants and groceries Carolyn was so helpful and very quick with getting back to me about changes regarding date changes. After massive days at a major event it was so lovely coming back to the amazing beach house . Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Family getaway

Great place to stay easy to get around and an amazing host that’s goes the extra mile thanks so much will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Y.

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

House stay

Property was absolutely beautiful. Beautiful location for it as all! My family and I loved staying here
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful big, well appointed and laid out house. I've stayed here before and it's ideal for a group of friends or family. It's in a great location on the Esplanade and within easy walking distance to Semaphore Road where you'll find shops, cafes, pubs, chemist's, supermarkets. Whatever you need you'll find there. It also has a nice, private back yard with BBQ. Definitely recommend this comfortable, spacious house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE G.

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

3-day break by the sea

This is our second stay at this lovely property. It is spacious and comfortable with amazing views. The communication from the host is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great location and property

This is a beautiful old house that has been made very comfortable. The location opposite the beach and near the main shopping area is great. The best thing is my dogs were able to join me
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Long weekend away

Gorgeous huge property with multiple areas to relax in. A spectacular view overlooking the ocean. Pet friendly and kid friendly. Everything we needed for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Birthday break

Perfect spot and ideal for dogs. Lovely, comfortable house with gorgeous view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

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

Fabulous property

The property is stunning, photos don’t do it justice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean and comfortable. We will book again on our return to Adelaide.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANELLE A.

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

Beautiful house in a beautiful location

A lovely, very large house in an underrated location. Beds very comfortable, well equipped kitchen, and a dining table with sunset view. Spotless, warm (considering a cold spell and high ceilings - the house is centrally heated). We had an amazing stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Well deserved break

I could not fault the beauty of the property. thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

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

Location, location, location!

Brilliant spacious home with views to die for! Our family of 9 had 5 lovely nights over New Year, and didnt even need to leave the front yard to enjoy the fireworks and festivities. Lots of room and everything you need. Carolyn is the most AMAZING host and kept us comfortable and spoilt. Thank you 💖
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

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

Splendid in Semaphore

Beautuful house with every convenience immediately opposite the beach at Semphore and two blocks from Semaphore Road with its shops and cafes. We stayed with our three poodle cross dogs. The house is very spacious and comfortable. Carolyn is a super host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella C.

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

Adelaide Easter Classic 🤗🏀🤗

We absolutely loved staying in Semaphore, lots of fun and an incredible location. Carolyn was the perfect host and gave attention to detail, we were very grateful for the Easter eggs and condiments. Enjoying meals in the front room while watching the waves was truly breathtaking. There was ample space for the adults and children to enjoy seperate living areas. Thank you Carolyn 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and were so happy to return. It did not disappoint a home away from home with class. Hope to return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne C.

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

Family Girls Stay

A wonderful house & fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great location, huge house. Lovely stay

Had everything we needed in an amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine M.

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

Chose Well

Our family has done a lot of travel and this property was the best, just the size makes it perfect for sharing. The owners have considered every need, beautiful house, best location with access to shops, restaurants, pub, beach. Also to be trusted with food condiments, spices, oil and essentials is so grown up... thankyou. And the cleaning products, so of course we cooked, cleaned, chilled out and really enjoyed this place. I even met the neighbour ! Thankyou Semaphore home owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Weekend away

Beautiful house on a great location near the ocean.. Since the weather was so hot the air conditioner was a great relief.Would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

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

Perfect

Was such a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Wow factor house

Everything was perfect for a family group coming to Adelaide for a wedding. The house was spacious, extremely well equipped and central to everything. We had a bit of a problem with the lock box but other than that highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Highly recommended

This property was worth every cent. Great location and everything we needed was at our finger tips.Only a few items we would change - Queen beds need to be at least King beds and don’t have any bed ends (door) . They were too short for my husband. On the front verandah some more comfy chairs and a little table would be great.Also some milk in the fridge on arrival would have been great to make a coffee. Other than that we loved our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Stunning, calm paradise in a great location.

We are 5 friends aged between 50 and 60 and we stayed at this amazing house for 3 weeks from late November to middle of December. Communication from Carolyn was great, from my first enquiry about the house to our last day, just before leaving. This is a stunning, characterful house, full of charm and in a great location with an amazing view. It is also a home from home with all the home comforts of washing machine, dryer, dishwasher and a piano!! The beds are really comfy with plenty of bedding and extra duvets if you need them. We had plenty of room and mainly spent time in the back room but the living room is massive and we had a meal for 9 of us with fabulous views of the ocean. For our morning cuppa we sat out front watching the birds and Semaphore life pass by... so relaxing. You don't need a car because Semaphore Road is only a 5-10 min walk with everything you need including a supermarket, bottle shop, coffee shops, food outlets and bars. The nearest train stop is at Peterhead and is a 14 min walk. The trains are every 30 mins and cost only 2 dollars off peak!!! We absolutely love this house and have already booked to stay again. It was lovely to meet Carolyn and Pete and we can't wait to go back. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

Beautiful ocean view

Stunning home. Beautiful spacious home. Everything we needed and more. The location is brilliant, we even spotted some dolphins from the front bay window ! Semaphore is a hidden gem. We will be revisiting! Thank you, Get Outlook for Android
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Birthday break

Ideal position, perfect for whole family with beach on the doorstep. Added bonus it's being pet friendly. Third time we have stayed and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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