Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

Encounter Bay, South Australia
$271 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

** 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 TVs (one upstairs and one downstairs) both with Netflix. You can watch unlimited free movies and TV series during your stay.

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.

Every Pet Let stay includes the Perks Pack: an exclusive bundle of discount offers at local businesses worth up to $230. From spa sessions to dining and local activities, it’s extra value built in so you can get the most out of your holiday budget.

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.

There is a rear courtyard, with an eco deck, an outdoor dining table and chairs and a shade sail for sun protection. There is a sliding gate that enables parking in the rear courtyard. Alternatively, park on the gravel by the side of the house on Wood Street.

The front yard is completely enclosed with a wire mesh at 900mm high

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!

Extra Guest Charge:
Our standard rate is for 2 guests only. Please note that an additional fee will apply $30 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.

Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $60 for 1 night.

You have booked the property for a certain number of people (as specified on your booking). If you would like to have extra guests stay at any time, please contact us in advance. We will advise if this is possible and, if so, the additional cost.

Our cleaners plan their daily schedule for the number of guests booked in at each property. If undeclared guests stay, the rate charged retrospectively will be double the standard rate.

**SCHOOLIES - property is available with a $2,500 bond and a $250 cleaning fee for a maximum of 8 people ONLY plus $110 per person per night in excess of 2 guests. No parties are allowed at any time. **

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.

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

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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • 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) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1905 Sq Ft (177 Sq M) Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Isobel Q.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    This house worked well for our combination of 4 adults, 2 children and one dog. Host responsive to our need for more paper towel etc.

  • Barbara C.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The property is right on the esplanade with glorious sea views from the sitting rooms - upstairs and down - and the balcony/deck. The kitchen is well designed and with modern appliances. Bedrooms were comfortable and with plenty of storage for clothes. Air conditioning worked beautifully and we needed both cooling and then heating over the long weekend. Dogs were superbly catered for and welcome. The property agents sent messages every day - a surfeit of attention, possibly, for some vacationers. The only disappointments were the shower rooms, especially in the ensuite where the shower head was fixed. If you are short, you tend to drown under the strongly pressured water! There is no heater in either bathroom. There is no garage, although one was advertised, but we were able to park in the courtyard behind a sliding gate.

  • Vicki R.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 4, 2025

    Lovely relaxing holiday with great views.

  • Laurie H.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Beautiful location. Excellent accommodation - well appointed and presented. Quiet location with off road secure vehicle parking. Professional and attentive property manager who was particularly helpful on some initial queries. Thank you for the champagne and chocolates. Sorry we no longer have our beloved cat to enjoy a return visit with us.

  • Cassandra Q.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Fantastic property! We spent hours relaxing on the balcony enjoying the sea views.

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    This house was superb-in location, cleanliness and presentation. Highly recommended!

  • Vicki R.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Very nice with all the facilities one would need. We have stayed here numerous times!

  • Terrie m.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2024

    Stayed Jan 21, 2024

    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.

  • Erik W.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2024

    Stayed Jan 15, 2024

    Awesome location, beautiful property and could take our four legged friend to the beach. Highly recommend!!

  • Vicki R.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2024

    Stayed Jan 11, 2024

    Lovely relaxing holiday by the ocean with family!

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$271+
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