Absolute beachfront accommodation, perfect for families and large groups.

Encounter Bay, South Australia
$537 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

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Sleep 14

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'Island Touch' offers contemporary beachside accommodation with an open-plan design that brings the stunning views outside right into the house. There is nothing but sea air between you and the spectacular view of Encounter Bay, Wright Island and The Bluff. Laze on the huge front balcony and watch waves crashing onto Wright Island and perhaps a whale or two in the winter months. You can enjoy the same view from inside while rugged up on the leather couches. Press a button and enjoy the gas fireplace on colder days. Well equipped with all of the things you need to feel at home while on holiday, no detail has been overlooked. All you need to do is turn up and relax.

Features include a custom-built wooden dining table for 12 people, leather couches, Tasmanian oak flooring throughout, big-screen TV, 2 full bathrooms, 3 toilets, 2 showers, large rumpus room for the kids and a separate enclosed balcony for barbecuing which also has sea views. There is also a fully-appointed caesar stone kitchen that is open the main living room, so you can prepare meals and also interact with guests while you enjoy the view.

All five bedrooms have ample storage; 3 x Queens (6), 2 x bunks (4), 2 x singles (2), and an additional sofa bed (2) in the separate rumpus room or sixth bedroom means the property sleeps up to 14 guests in comfort. All linen is provided for bedding and bathrooms.

Fully enclosed paved and lawned back yard for the kids. Ample living areas for all the family, room for several family groups to stay together without feeling “on top of each other”. We can supply additional baby items you may require during your stay including high chairs and port-a-cots as well as an assortment of baby/children's toys and games to save you packing and transporting your own.

Whales can be seen locally during whale season from June to August, with some guests being lucky enough to experience this from the house itself. The property is only a short walk from the popular whale watching area of the Bluff. Walk out of the front door for a short walk/ride/scoot with the kids to get the best babychinos in town from the Yilki Store just down the beach where the grown ups can relax while the kids play in the sheltered sandpit.

It is only minutes to the newly-built boat ramp and the Bluff Jetty. From the jetty you would consider yourself unlucky if you and the kids didn't catch a squid on any day of the year. The sheltered beach, which is just meters from the house, is perfect for children. They can swim and snorkel over the reef when the tide is in, and search for crabs and other sea creatures when the tide goes out. Then come back and shower off in the outdoor hot shower before relaxing inside with some boardgames. Another favourite for kids is a trip on the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island. They can make the same trip at night on foot to look for penguins. The Steam Ranger Heritage Railway, the Cockle Train is also a favourite to take to nearby towns such as Pt Elliot to indulge in what we think are the best chocolate donuts and baked goods in the world. Don’t be put off by the line up, the staff are efficient and it moves quickly. In any case, it's worth the wait and you won’t be disappointed!

For the bigger kids in the family, there are several local beaches that offer big waves and great surfing. You can also fish from the jetty off Granite Island.

Island Touch - the perfect place for a family holiday or to get away with friends.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Diane C.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    It's the second time we've stayed and it is perfect for a large family such as mine. Enough space for everyone to do their own thing, but great when we want to be together. It's very clever the way they have designed the downstairs bathroom facilities. One person can be in the shower, while another is in the toilet, and a third person can be using the basin area so there weren't any queues in the morning!

  • Tracy F.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Great accommodation and location. House clean and tidy. Communication was excellent and easy to enter property. The view was spectacular.

  • Sharon V.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    The view over Encounter Bay was absolutely beautiful. A very comfortable home.

  • Kirsty S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Wonderful Stay at Encounter BayWe had an absolutely lovely stay at Encounter Bay. The location was perfect — peaceful, scenic, and only a short drive to Victor Harbor. The accommodation was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped, with thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home away from home.Waking up to the coastal views was a highlight, and the outdoor area was perfect for relaxing in the evenings. Our host was welcoming, responsive, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.We’d happily stay again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

  • Alisha Z.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Balcony gave us beautiful views of the beach, the size of the house was absolutely perfect for the 10 adults and young kids we had join us. The kitchen was excellent having absolutely everything we need from a large arrangement of glass wear and platters to plastic cutlery and plates for the kids. Will defintley be back to this house.

  • Barry W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Brilliant accommodation. Thankyou.

  • Emma-May P.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    This is the third time I have stayed at this accommodation, and I cannot fault it. We spent Saturday morning on the balcony, doing a jigsaw puzzle and seal spotting and the afternoon we walked around the bluff then curled up in front of the fire reading. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen is fully stocked with good quality dinnerware and cookware. Having the heater on for our arrival was such a lovely touch. I hope to stay again in the future.

  • Catherine O.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    Overall the accommodation was good, warm and comfortable beds with lovely clean linen.

  • Danni M.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We had a great long weekend watching the ocean and the weather! The property was so well maintained and equipped and Annie was available to contact if needed! Would love to come back again sometime!

  • Anthony B.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Excellent property that was ideal for our family group of 13, including 5 children ranging from 3 to 12. All the facilities were excellent and the location right on the beach front was perfect.

  • Debbie f.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    It was fantastic, however it was unfortunate the bbq wasn’t clean. On speaking to the host it was cleaned promptly with no hesitation. Thank you. We will be back next year for our third visit.

  • Tracey L.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Comfortable, spacious, great location and the kitchen was well supplied!

  • Diane C.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    A very clean property in an ideal location with space for the entire family.

  • Meegan C.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    After a lot of searching we found this to be the perfect house for our family and friends to stay. Ticked all our boxes and the host has been extremely helpful and communicative.

  • Camilla G.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    The location was perfect, outside the busy centre of Victor Harbor. You really can't beat the view from upstairs, just beautiful. All our guests had a wonderful time and would certainly book again in future.

  • Bill K.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 15, 2024

    Perfect place for a family gathering of 3 generations. Lovely view over Encounter Bay from the upstairs lounge and balcony. Enough space for all and good amenities

  • Teresa P.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Excellent location, very clean, fabulous views. The host Annie was so lovely to deal with and made our stay seamless. A beautiful family home .

  • David S.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Very nice property right in front of beach definitely recommend it to others

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    House is very accomodating for big families. Attention to the little details, like pantry staples and linen provided makes it a wonderful house to enjoy. Great location, we will be back!

  • Raelene M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful property in a great location! Thank you!!

  • Trudy J.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Perfect view, lovely spacious property close to everything.

  • kate h.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Fabulous property for girls weekend with multiple beds and bathrooms. Enjoyed the spectacular view and location. Lovely property. Beds were comfy. Property manager was super responsive to issues and communication.

  • Anne-Marie B.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    we are a 3 generation family of 14, and everyone had a comfortable bed, plenty of room to eat together, socialize, relax and still have time and space for ourselves. this beautiful home is clean, modern, warm, and packed with amenities to help your stay very comfortable.

  • Andrea R.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Great property with a stunning view.

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$537+
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