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Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

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Overview of Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Encounter Bay, SA
  • Popular LocationThe Bluff4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGranite Island5 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

** All guests are welcomed with a bottle of SA wine and chocolate **

This New York loft-inspired two-storey home oozes industrial cool and is perfectly located on the esplanade at Encounter Bay. The modern architecture, concrete walls, stainless steel benchtops and pressed tin stairs are perfect for any traveller that appreciates interior design. The home is also pet friendly and features a great grassed area with entertaining space for warm summer nights.

This unique, contemporary, architect-designed two-storey property won an Urban Development Institute SA award. There is nothing else like it on the Fleurieu! With concrete tilt-up walls, commercial windows and big sliding doors upstairs and downstairs, and its feature floors, this property is spectacular. And that’s before we mention its esplanade frontage and incredible ocean views.

This property is on the esplanade at Encounter Bay and captures spectacular views from Granite Island to the Bluff, from both the front and side of the house. The views can be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining, living area and of course the deck upstairs, and from the downstairs deck, living area and one of the bedrooms.

When you arrive at this luxurious beach escape, you walk into the family room, full picture windows allow the ocean view and the light to stream in – you are so close to the beach you could skim stones from the front door – just 35 steps (approx.). This second living area has a big comfy lounge, HD TV, DVD and Wii gaming console – so it's a fantastic space for the kids to hang out leaving the adults to relax upstairs. This room has brilliant sea views. There are stainless steel sliding doors leading onto the front deck with a stunning view of the beach!

For entertainment and work (if you have to – though you definitely won't want to!), this property has high-speed Aussie Broadband Wi-Fi with unlimited downloads! There are two Apple TV boxes (one upstairs and one downstairs) both with Netflix and Stan. You can watch unlimited free movies and TV series during your stay. You can also stream music through internet radio, watch music videos through Vimeo and activate your brain with an incredible range of TED talks. And a Google Home Hub with a Spotify account for awesome music on demand, plus Google AI!

Elegantly simplistic in design, there are two double bedrooms downstairs both with built-in robes. The sparkling white main bathroom (with a separate shower and deep bath) separates the two rooms.

Upstairs is where the magic happens, and you won't be able to help but throw open the big aluminium and glass sliding doors and step out onto the eco-wood balcony to soak up as much of the stunning view as possible. An outdoor lounge and a BBQ (downstairs) make this the perfect entertaining or chilling space.

Inside there is an open-plan living area with a contemporary kitchen with European stainless-steel appliances, a dishwasher and a stainless-steel waterfall benchtop. Carefully planned windows (including a floor-to-ceiling bay window with the iconic “Three Pelicans” sculptures) provide views from every angle and allow the sun to illuminate the room. There is an open plan living dining area, with a table that seats 8 people. For entertainment, there is a 50″ HD LCD TV, stereo (with Bluetooth) and DVD, plus books, games and movies.

Polished oak timber floors flow through this top level and are the perfect accompaniment to the polished concrete feature walls, high-raked ceilings, brushed aluminium windows and LED lighting.

The light-filled master bedroom, located at the rear of the home (upstairs), has built-in robes plus an ensuite.

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning is throughout the house. Power is provided by a solar system for an eco-friendly holiday.

The bedroom configuration is:
• Main Bedroom – 1 King size bed
• Second bedroom – 1 Queen size bed
• Third bedroom – 2 singles beds (bunk) and 1 double bed (standalone)

Please note that the property sleeps up to 6 adults only (the top bunk beds are not suitable for adults).

The beds will be freshly made for guest arrival with sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers. Bath towels, mats, hand towels and tea towels are all supplied.

The fully fenced rear courtyard has an eco-wood deck and enough room to park a car via the sliding gate.

Perfectly set up for your luxury South Coast holiday – just be careful because you may never want to leave!

Yes! Its 100% Pet Friendly

Like all Pet Let properties, our executive-level accommodation is also 100% pet friendly. This means:

Your dogs and cats are allowed inside.
The backyard is fully fenced and secure (1.8M Zincalume fencing).
We provide fresh water for animals on arrival and food bowls for your convenience.
Cats are very welcome!
All dogs are welcome, regardless of size.
Cleanliness is very important, and our cleaners take extra steps to ensure that our properties do not look or smell pet friendly!

Stay 4 Pay 3 Special Deals

This is applicable to the below dates ONLY:
1 May - 31 May 2024

Sunday - Thursday - $319
Friday - Saturday - $395

The free extra night for Stay 4 Pay 3 is a mid-week night.
Note: The Stay 4 Pay 3 Discount is not applicable to our last-minute discounted price.

Extra Guest Charge:
Our standard rate is for 2 guests only. Please note that an additional fee will apply $16 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.

Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $32 for 1 night.

Party / Events Fee: $200 per occurrence
Late Night Disturbance Fee: $200 per occurrence
Smoking Fee: $200

Please take note that this does not include any amount to any damages that you may incur if you violate any of our house rules. We do not allow parties, events and smoking at the property.

Please note that this property doesn't accept 25 December Arrival/Departure.

Property manager

Melinda
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Encounter Bay

Located in Encounter Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. South Australian Whale Centre and Encounter Coast Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram and Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encounter Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Kent Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Warland Reserve - 4 min drive
  • The Bluff - 4 min drive
  • Granite Island - 5 min drive
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Jf & C - 4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 7 min drive
  • Whalers Inn - 3 min drive
  • Hotel Crown - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards located?

Located in Encounter Bay, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve. Victor Harbor Golf Club and Warland Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terrie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location
We loved the architectural design features of this compact property, which really captured the gorgeous views of encounter bay. It is a truly special part of victor harbor. There were a few minor issues eg no lightweight bedding options for warm nights such as a cotton blanket. This was rectified the next day by Stayz staff purchasing us an alternative to the very warm quilt provided. We couldnt get any of the technology to work which was only an issue on one very hot day when we didnt want to be out and about, and happened late in our stay so we didnt have time to see if Stayz could help us. We are reasonably competent with technology but apart from connecting to the wifi and basic tv we couldnt make anything work with the instructions provided eg netfix etc. And most basic of all, there was no plug for the kitchen sink that we could find. We didnt want to run the dishwasher every day and would have liked to be able to do our morning dishes on departure day properly rather than just rinse them. Its a tiny though well stocked kitchen so it would have been nice to keep it very clean. Towels are very small and skimpy, compared to plentiful and more luxurious towels, tea towels, bath mats etc provided in air bnbs.Other than these issues we greatly enjoyed the property and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach break
Awesome location, beautiful property and could take our four legged friend to the beach. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday home!
Lovely relaxing holiday by the ocean with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views
Such a well designed property to take in the best of the magic views including The Bluff. Great location close enough to walk to town if you wish. Had all the required amenities apart from soap bars/body wash if you prefer those in the shower. Beds were comfy enough, AC worked well & good to be able to stream the various TV apps. Fantastic the house is also pet friendly 🐶
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensational place
We loved staying here in such a beautifully designed place, right on the beach. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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