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Boathaven Beach House

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Queen bedroom
Double Bedroom
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Second Valley, SA
  • Place, beach near Second Valley
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldinga Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Willunga Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Boathaven Beach House

Affordable family friendly, pet friendly cottage style accommodation. 3 bedrooms, full kitchen facilities. BYO sheets, towels & pillows or linen hire and breakfast provisions available for small extra fee. Free gas BBQ and undercover outdoor living area. All set on a half acre block with lots of shady trees. Nestled in the valley, only 700metres from beautiful safe beach, jetty and convenience store.

Locality

Boathaven Beach House is ideal as a Kangaroo Island stopover only 15 mins drive from the ferry or 20 mins from Deep Creek Conservation Park with its spectacular scenery and bushwalks. A short drive to several stunning golf courses and plenty to see for divers and snorkellers alike. A fabulous destination for an affordable relaxing beach holiday.

Flexibility

Although Second Valley is a lot of fun in summer, it is also a beautiful place to enjoy wintery weather. Tuck yourself up in bed with our feather quilts, electric blankets and a good book, or just enjoy walking the green hills , looking out to sea in nearby Deep Creek Conservation Park

Go op-shopping in Normanville, find a bargain at one of several interesting secondhand or antique stores in Yankalilla. Enjoy some great cafes, breweries, and pubs on the Fleurieu peninsula.

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors ok

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9160981
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Second Valley

Located in Second Valley, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Lady Bay Vineyard and Links Lady Bay Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Springs Road Forest Reserve and Talisker Conservation Park. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Second Valley, SA

What's nearby

  • beach near Second Valley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Links Lady Bay Golf Course - 11 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Aldinga Beach - 34 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Port Willunga Beach - 38 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 46 min drive - 75.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪lenards mill second valley - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Leonards Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Heysens Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wirrina Cove Holiday Park - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathaven Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boathaven Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boathaven Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boathaven Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boathaven Beach House located?

Set in Second Valley, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Springs Road Forest Reserve, Normanville Beach and Links Lady Bay Golf Course. Carrickalinga Beach and Blowhole Beach are also within 12 miles (20 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. 103 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little place and lovely hosts. Loved the seaside decor and the grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place overall. Good to hear the birds singing and have a cookie on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location very close to beach. Roomy house. Pet friendly very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Lovely location and property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - it was too short
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is awesome. Host had great and friendly communication. They helped make it easier for us with a toddler and provided us with a high chair a cot. Our daughter loved the chickens. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

Great location

Great location to get away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Relaxing getaway

Lovely house in a perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2024
Thank you Claire for leaving the house so nice. You are most welcome to come back anytime. Guests like you are a pleasure to host. Regards, Lyndell & John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash P.

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

Quiet place

Great spot, well maintained, beach was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aa K.

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

Beautiful listing

The house is super cute and we loved our stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay at boathaven beach house. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MrMpalmer33

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

Good holiday.

Five stars all the way - well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaunagh D.

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

My stay at Boathaven

I enjoyed my stay and found everything I needed. I found it very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Family Holiday Home

Perfect home away from home for a small weekend getaway. Will be booking again soon in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you, we love it when our guests want to return for another dose of relaxation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian w.

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

Great location for a weekend getaway

Beautiful garden. Tranquil location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Y.

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

Fun beach house

We really enjoyed our stay. Not too far from the beach, quiet, and the house had everything we needed. The games and books were great, the kids loved exploring the house and garden. Very relaxing and made for a great beach holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Good relaxed vibe

We felt very at home here.We had everything we needed and lots of space for four adults. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

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

hidden gem

An excellent holiday house in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Thank you for your review, we always try to provide a home away from home for our guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Constance I.

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

A wonderful laid back holiday

Everything you could want for a holiday with a homely feel meaning the conveniences were all there but not overwhelming or too precious. My twoCavalier King Charles Spaniels loved their stay as well as my friend and I. The people who own the property are very considerate and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine K.

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

Lovely beach house in excellent location

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay in this house. Lots of space, plenty to do and really close to a beautiful beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Lovely seaside cottage

Lovely spacious cottage. Beautiful garden for the children to play in. Well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms A.

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

Perfect serenity

Home away from home. So comfy and homely, looking forward to a longer stay next time. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

4 night stay

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for being great guests. The house was left thoughtfully clean and tidy which was much appreciated. Always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila K.

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

Lovely!

Lovely accomodation, quiet street, great air con for the heat. Dog friendly. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Excellent

House is very welcoming, plenty of nice places to sit relax and have a drink
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope F.

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

Fabulous!

The house is spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. We had everything we needed for a peaceful weekend away. You will love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by lyndell

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