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The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, and a framed tropical palm tree painting on the wall.
A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two glass jars with metal frames, and a small potted plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window with blinds.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a picket fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Port Elliot, SA
  • Place, Boomer Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Knights Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elliot Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2nd Bedrooom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 4th Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Living Area

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Elliot

Located in Port Elliot, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. McCracken Golf Course and Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Port Elliot, SA

What's nearby

  • Boomer Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Knights Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Green Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 10 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Victa's Pizza Express - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$1,948, 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 The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot located?

This family-friendly Port Elliot holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Boomer Beach, Knights Beach and Green Bay. Port Elliot Beach and Port Elliot Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, even better than we imagined. Close to everything and really well equipped. The garden was so pretty and we loved watching the birds and butterflies who were visiting constantly. We are a small group of published kidlit authors/illustrators/agents and we found ourselves very relaxed here which inspired creativity. The host was so accomodating that we have already talked about returning next year. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Sandcastle in August. It was fabulous. Very well equipped. Everything you could want was there. Rooms are a good size and there are plenty of living areas and entertainment provided. We will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home. Comfortable, cosy and full of activities for all ages. Owner was easy to contact and an excellent communicator. A beautiful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent property in a great location, we could walk to the beach and to the main street. This was a great place for 3 generations of our family to stay to celebrate my 50th birthday.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, the accommodation thr amenities in the property, just everything has been thoughtfully considered
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family reunion despite the disappointing weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely venue and a very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Great communications with host! Would definitely recommend this home if you are looking for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sandcastle had everything and more! We couldn’t have stayed at a better place! It was a short walk from the shops, wineries, beaches. The host recommended a few places to visit, which we did, and we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this place to relax, enjoy and have fun. We will definitely be booking The Sandcastle again. Thank you. X
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent holiday

Everything we needed was available, the property was very spacious, we had a great time, wished we had booked longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful house and the best location (short walk to Main Street) Communication was excellent. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a medium sized group. Everything you need and more. So many extra touches to make the stay top notch. Host is lovely and made everything super easy. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Property is perfect for family or just a break. Absolutely wonderful home clean and tidy. Easy to communicate with plenty of parking and really dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2022
Sincere thanks Janelle - glad you enjoyed your stay at The Sandcastle. Thank you for leaving everything so tidy. We hope you and your dog will visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A place you will return to

Our stay was exceptional from the little touches that were there for the two year old fun games for the young adults & the just relaxing time for the older adults, just what we all needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Absolutely loved staying here! Location was amazing - lots of nice cafés and restaurants in walking distance and super close to the beach. Main road didn’t bother us at all. Very spacious, comfy beds and furniture, and very clean. Overall this gets a 10/10 from me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Dear Jessica, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. The Sandcastle is in a really handy spot to enjoy gorgeous Port Elliot. Your group were terrific guests and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend to turn 18

The house was absolutely perfect for my self, my husband and our grown up children to celebrate our youngest daughter’s 18th. The many activities and the variety of spaces catered for everyone’s needs. Everything we needed was at our fingertips - a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Port Elliot getaway

Stayed for 3 nights in this great house, lots of space and perfect location , in walking distance to shops, cafes and horse shoe bay. Games room to entertain all ages. Thanks Lucinda, you have thought of everything, with all the extra homely touches. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

.........."The Sand Castle" at Port Elliot........Amazing!!

This place is spot on - what you see, and what's promised is exactly what you get - very well appointed in every aspect - we've stayed in other (very nice) accommodation along that stretch of coast over the years, however "The Sand Castle" was at the next level - we'd definitely go back!!........and our host Lucinda made certain that the process from booking through to departure was seamless - great communication...five stars from us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Very clean and well appointed holiday home

We had a lovely long weekend stay at The Sandcastle. The house was spotlessly clean, very well appointed with nothing else needed, with very comfortable beds and couches. We had a relaxing time- even our fur babies enjoyed the yard. The host was very attentive, responding to our queries quickly. We highly recommend staying at The Sandcastle - plenty of room for everyone. 5
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Absolutely Fabulous”

We chose The Sandcastle for our annual family getaway with our daughters and their partners and one 10 year old granddaughter. Everyone appreciated the space, comfort and activities available to enjoy in this lovely clean, spacious, bright and welcoming home. Communication with the host was easy and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Girls Weekend

Beautifully appointed property in a great location. Perfect for walks along the beaches (saw dolphins and whales!), delicious local food and coffee, and strolling the picturesque town and shops. Comfy beds, cozy heating, lots of games and books, and a well stocked kitchen. Lovely views across to the hills. Lucinda was super friendly and helpful!! We’ve already decided this is the perfect house for our annual girls trip. Can’t wait to visit in summer too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Thank you Marisa for your lovely review, and for being such delightful guests! Port Elliot is stunning in the winter and even better in summer… we would love to welcome you all back then! Thanks so much once again 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could need and such a lovely host

We had such a lovely family stay here. The personal touches from the host, Lucinda, were so appreciated and she is so accommodating. And great communication. So much to do. Kids loved the games room plus the upstairs area. Beds were comfortable, great fire pit. Just wonderful and would stay again. Everything you could need and definitely felt like a home rather than a house. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home

Excellent property. Exceptionally clean and tidy. Our host Lucinda was so lovely and replied quickly to any questions. There is nothing you need to bring except food and clothing as the home has absolutely all you need even down to the finest details - they have thought of everything. Very close to shops and cafes/hotels. Would highly recommend as we will look forward to staying again .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sumptuous sandcastle!

Oh my goodness the hostess with the mostest Is Lucinda! She simply could not do enough for us! The sandcastle has absolutely EVERYTHING and more that you would want for a gorgeous weekend away with girlfriends Walking distance to the beach and the main st for coffee Thankyou Lucinda- we would love to come back! Xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large house in a great location

Sandcastles was a fantastic house only a 5-10 minute walk from the main street of Pt Elliot. Very clean and well appointed with high quality linen and towels. The kitchen had everything and more we needed. Great kitchen and dining area and 2 large living areas. Perfect for 2 families or 4 women on a girls weekend, like us! Lucinda was lovely to deal with and very responsive to messages. Highly recommend. It is right on the main road between Victor to Goolwa though so there is some traffic noise but it didn't bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Sincere thanks Kate for your lovely review, we sincerely appreciate it. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your girls weekend in beautiful Port Elliot. We hope you’ll visit us again sometime!
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