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Elanora at Port Willunga

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Lounge and Kitchen
Kitchen and Pantry
View of the southern vales
Western Veranda
View over Linear Park

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Port Willunga, SA
  • Place, Port Willunga Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldinga Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenelg Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elanora at Port Willunga

Elanora at Port Willunga is a unique offering for the ultimate summer or winter holiday retreat. Great decking around the property, come straight off the king bedroom onto a decking area to sit and relax.

The property has been superbly decorated and has fine fittings and fixtures with all the modern appliances.
Elanora features include:
- Master bedroom with a king size bed and its own Ensuite
- Second bedroom with a queen size bed
- Third bedroom with a double sized bed
- Fourth bedroom with two single sized beds
- Open plan living / dining and kitchen
- Kitchen equipped with dishwasher
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor under cover patio with Barbeque
- Ducted heating and cooling and ceiling fans
- Combustion fireplace
- TV, Video & large range of DVD's, Books & Magazines

Sleeps 8.
No pets.
No smoking inside.
Bed and bath linen provided.
Guests to replace gas for BBQ if required.
Prices are subject to change.
Bookings subject to terms and conditions.

Minimum 2 Nights stay
December and January minimum 7 nights stay
Easter Minimun 5 nights stay

Locality

Walk to the iconic 'Star of Greece' Restaurant and Port Willunga beach via Mindarie Street and Linear Park.

Port Willunga is in McLaren Vale, one of Australia's premium wine regions.

With its idyllic Mediterranean-style climate, proximity to stunning beaches and wealth of food, wine and hospitality experiences, McLaren Vale is the perfect destination for a quick get away or luxurious weekend stay.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elanora at Port Willunga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elanora at Port Willunga?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elanora at Port Willunga on 13 April 2026 start from NZ$578, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elanora at Port Willunga?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elanora at Port Willunga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elanora at Port Willunga?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elanora at Port Willunga located?

Located in Port Willunga, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Port Willunga Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Aldinga Beach and Mukutilla-John Lawrie Reserve. Hart Road Wetlands and Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park 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. 44 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elarni R.

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

Great stay

Nice cute property with a beautiful perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great time staying here, the house is beautiful and we'll equipped and host was very responsive and flexible with check in and out times. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carli S.

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

Great Place to Stay

Lovely accommodation. Comfy beds and has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great accommodation

Nicely appointed, spacious property - perfect for family groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Great Summer Getaway

The house was a 10min walk to the beach and super clean inside. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nella k.

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

Everything great!!

Just as is advertised. We, mum and 3 sisters enjoyed it so much. Will love to return soon. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco C.

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

Great escape

Fabulous living home with exceptional communication from Greg with regards to all aspects of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Eleanora

Property was well presented and we were provided with useful information from the owner to assist us with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashleigh J.

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

Great stay

Excellent prompt communication. Lovely deck around 3 sides. Plenty of space for 2 families.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Week at Pt Willunga

A lovely place. Although it wasn’t esplanade with sea view, we really didn’t mind. It was a pleasant walk to the beach along linear park and sitting out on the deck, we were up in the trees with the birds. We will be booking this one again next year if it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Great time

The BBQ needed to be cleaned before we could use it… it was a bit of a fire hazard
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Besties 60th birthday

Fabulous 2 night getaway for a besties 60th birthday, exploring Port Willunga & Mclarenvale surrounds. Thankyou Greg for being a great host ……. Sandi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great family space

Prompt and detailed info from the host. Easy check-in and you enter a wonderfully large very comfortable house. The house is on a steep slope which means the deck on three sides of the house looks out through and above trees. Plenty space inside and out for our group of 6 even on the rainy days.House is very well equipped and also has more than the essential catering supplies. The house backs on to a moderately busy road but not aware of traffic from the house. The road is steepish and one needs to walk on the verge for 50 metres before an easy flat 10 minute walk to the beach - one of the nicest you could hope for.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATHY J.

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

Port willunga weekend getaway

Great place to stay, convenient to mclaren vale and willunga wineries and markets. Very clean and comfortable house, light and airy with lovely views of the surrounding hills. Beds comfy, plenty of extra blankets/pillows. Lots of games and dvds. Kitchen well appointed. Generally very clean but table does need to be cleaned under the glass. Outdoor blinds could do with a clean too - lots of webs and a couple of nasty looking spiders. There is a lot of traffic noise from the road especially at night (no idea where everyone's going??) We had a lovely weekend here - it's a great base for exploring the beautiful fleurieu.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2021
Thanks Cathy for your feedback. With regards to the traffic there is the construction of a large regional high school about 1 km away with road closures pushing traffic in our direction as a bypass. Construction will end soon and it will return to just local traffic.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nicole

We had a lovely time and the house was really good. We decided to give you the following feedback: Would be good to have a smart tv with streaming included. The dishwasher needs servicing as it leaves powder residue on everything so we had to hand wash afterwards. The house needs a deep clean to pick up the thiings that don’t get cleaned on a regular basis when shower recess, tiles, kitchen cupboards and shelves etc. the location was good except for the road noise. Thanks very much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2024
Thank you for taking the time to do a thorough inspection. We will work on your recommendations. Elanora has an Apple TV connection to streaming services.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Very much enjoyed our stay. Would recommend, but note caveat below.

Clean and modern home with a nice bright feel, very comfortable bedding, and a lovely large rear deck overlooking the trees with seating for 10+, perfect for breakfast & coffee, a bit of yoga or reading. Easy self check in and good communication in lead up to our stay. Really enjoyed the Apple TV and access to STAN for some late night binge viewing. The location of the property is the only point up for debate - it's a good location insofar as a short walking distance (mostly through quiet streets and nature reserve) to the amazing Port Willunga beach, (and I think it's a great base to explore the entire south, East and North of McLaren vale) but the house is located just below the crest of a high-speed, reasonably busy country road with no footpath as such. One needed to walk along this road for about 150m to the first quiet street en-route to the beach and this was not a pleasant experience, with cars flying past at 80kms per hour only a metre away. Exiting the driveway by car was also tricky at times (but the host did leave a good tip on how to negotiate this safely). I would not recommend this property to families with small children unless you stringently kept front gates closed at all times. It's not a place where your kids can ride a bike or scooter outside the house. It wasn't a deal breaker for our teenaged kids - it really was the only negative aspect of our otherwise perfect experience at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Always love Elanora

So nice to be back in the lovely Elanora again. Amazing house and perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

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

Weekend away

Great venue for a group of friends. Lovely accommodation with a veranda that made you feel you were staying perch amongst the treetops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

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

Clean and beautifully presented

Loved staying here! Had everything we needed, was bright, clean and so comfortable. Close walk to the beach and Star of Greece. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Family holiday

Great place to stay for a family holiday holiday. Everything was supplied soap shampoo conditioner towels and bed linen which was great coming from interstate. The only thing missing was a cot for the baby but we managed with lots of pillows on the single bed. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Excellent stay with everything we needed

We were a group of 7 ladies on a girls weekend away and were very happy at Elenora! Everything was clean and spacious and everything we needed was at our fingertips. Host provided all the information we could ever need. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy S.

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

Met all our needs

The property met all our expectations and was well equipped. We were very comfortable and plenty of room for the 7 adults who stayed there. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

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

Fun stay with friends

Comfortable and adequate provisions for our group of friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Ellanora Stay

Another great stay at this comfortable, well set up home. Lovely property, location and fire place to enjoy with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Family get away

This was a great spot we would have liked to stay longer …
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Greg Rooney

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