The Ark—Ocean Views & Coastal Ease

Port Elliot, South Australia
$292 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Designed for effortless coastal living, this spacious waterfront home brings warmth, comfort, and connection to every stay. Timber-lined interiors and lofty ceilings create a relaxed, lodge-like ambience, while wide windows frame the ever-changing beauty of Knights Beach and the bay beyond.

Downstairs, the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area forms the social heart of the home. A slow-combustion wood heater adds cosy charm in cooler months, while the ocean views invite you to simply pause and unwind. Sink into the comfortable lounge for a movie night, or watch waves roll in through the picture window. The adjoining kitchen is fully equipped for easy meal prep, with an oven, cooktop, dishwasher, full-sized fridge, and coffee pod machine with pods supplied. Gather around the dining table for relaxed family dinners or long, sunlit lunches after a morning by the shore.

Upstairs, a second lounge on the landing offers a peaceful retreat for reading or conversation, opening directly onto a wide balcony where the sea stretches out before you. Enjoy morning coffee as the light rises over the water or evening drinks as the sun dips behind the horizon.

Outdoors, generous decks and verandahs encourage time spent in the sea air. Pick fresh herbs from the garden, fire up the BBQ, or sway gently in the hammock as the coastal breeze drifts through. A separate games room adds a playful touch, with table tennis, casual seating, and space for friendly competition—perfect for keeping the holiday spirit alive on lazy afternoons or rainy days.

Four bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility for families and groups. Three are set within the main house, each styled with relaxed coastal tones and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The fourth is a self-contained studio at the rear, complete with cooling, its own ensuite and sitting area—ideal for grandparents, teenagers, or guests seeking extra privacy. With three bathrooms across the home, everyone can move easily throughout the day.

Additional conveniences include laundry facilities, off-street parking, fast Wi-Fi, and Netflix for effortless downtime.

Please bring your own beach towels.

One well-behaved, non-shedding dog may be allowed with prior approval ($75 pet fee applies). Sorry, no puppies under one year.

For safety reasons, this home is best suited for guests with children aged five and over, due to internal stairs and balcony railings.
Checkout: 10:00 am
No smoking
No parties or events

Please treat the our home as if it were your own. Kindly leave the property in a tidy condition upon departure. Unexpected additional cleaning cost will be forwarded to you.

$200AUD cleaning/deodorising fee charged if guest is found to have been smoking in the property.

CHECK OUT: Check out strictly at 10AM. Additional charges will be incurred for our cleaners time if not vacant upon their arrival. We charge $30AUD for the first 30 minutes, and $60AUD for every 30-minutes after this.

LOST KEYS/LOCKOUTS: Please keep the property key with you all the time during your stay. Lost key/emergency key delivery charges will be $180AUD plus key replacement fee or cost of a locksmith.

LOST PROPERTY: For any items left behind - the host will hold the item for a maximum of 30 days from check-out date after which time they will be considered abandoned and disposed of or donated. During the 30 day collection period, collection can be arranged by way of the guest providing a prepaid postage bag to a supplied address or the item can be collected in person at an agreed time and location.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near 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) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Table Tennis TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • j j.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Ideal set up for our family.

  • Kirsty W.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    Easy to book, very clear instructions and great communication from hosts. House was very comfortable and had all the needed amenities. Highly Recommend and great location too !

  • Claire R.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    This was a excellent house to stay in with extended family. Lots of space to spread out and great for kids with plenty of games, beach toys and sports gear. The location was amazing- 30 sec walk to the beautiful cliff top walk and close to main street, shops and cafes.

  • Kerryn K.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Very relaxing, 3 bathrooms wonderful, fun , cosy beach house , close to walks, beach and caffèsOwners were very helpful with replying promptly and answering questions . Thankyou for a lovely Easter

  • Andrew S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    Very nice

  • Les W.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Pet friendly and the location enabled the family (including dog) to walk everywhere for coffee, pub food, restaurants and the spectacular beaches.

  • sally b.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2024

    Stayed Apr 19, 2024

    Great house in amazing location. Comfortable and homely.

  • Catherine E.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2024

    Stayed Jan 7, 2024

    The Ark is a great house for a family beach holiday. You really can’t beat the location, being an easy walk from Horseshoe Bay, Knights Beach and Boomer Beach, not to mention the varied eateries of Port Elliot - do try to get to the bakery before 11am to avoid the queues! We enjoyed wonderful sunsets from the balcony, fun games of ping pong, and the kids enjoyed having their own space (incl separate bathroom) upstairs. Lots of room for everyone, and well equipped with games, books, DVDs and CDs. Thoroughly recommend, looking forward to our next stay.

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$292+
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