Chiton Drift - the perfect beach getaway
House in Port Elliot
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
CHITON DRIFT
Chiton Drift is the perfect beach getaway for families and friends. It’s a spacious new home (2015), equipped with everything you need.
This very comfortable holiday home is a great place to take a short break or spend a holiday relaxing on the South Coast. It’s beautifully decorated in a casual, tasteful style. A selection of original beach artwork adds a welcoming feel. It’s perfect to relax, recharge and rejuvenate.
Chiton Beach is just 250 metres away or a 3 minute stroll. Its a fantastic beach that stretches between Victor Harbor and Port Elliot.
Its just a 25 minute stroll along the beach to Port Elliot or a 3 minute drive (if you’re in a hurry to get to the Port Elliot Bakery!). You can borrow our bikes and ride the Encounter Bikeway and be in Port Elliot in 10 minutes (BYO bikes if you want). The Encounter Bikeway goes from the Bluff at Victor Harbor, all the way to Goolwa. It runs along the street behind Chiton Drift and is a great way to explore the area.
Non-shedding dogs may be permitted at Chiton Drift only if permission is given by the owners.
THE HOUSE
Chiton Drift has two spacious open-plan living areas – one upstairs and one downstairs.
It has a huge deck with uninterrupted views overlooking the ranges. The deck has a dining table and occasional chairs and is a wonderful place to have breakfast, enjoy a coffee with the paper or enjoy a drink before a bbq dinner.
The kitchen, dining and main living areas are all upstairs to make the most of the wonderful views. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped with a dishwasher and walk-in pantry.
There are 4 bedrooms allowing for up to 9 guests - main bedroom upstairs, 3 bedrooms downstairs. Bedrooms are configured as follows:
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – Two single beds
Bedroom 4 - Double bed bottom, single bed on top
As this is a holiday house rental, sheets and linen are NOT included but we can arrange this for you for a small extra cost. Pillows and doonas ARE supplied.
Chiton Drift has 3 modern bathrooms, two with showers and one has a bath as well. Plus there is a fun outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Great after a day at the beach.
INCLUDED
Free wi-fi.
Quilts, quilt covers, pillows and mattresses with protectors are included. Guests need to supply their own linen (sheets, towels, pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels).
If you dont want to bring linen, we can arrange for fresh linen to be delivered for you and collected afterwards. There is a small additional cost.
There is a split system air conditioning system (heating/cooling) in both of the living areas and a ceiling fan in the main bedroom.
There are two large flat screen smart TVs, one in each of the living areas, plus there are games, books and magazines. The upstairs sound system connects to your device via Bluetooth.
There is a slate top pool table in the downstairs living area.
The fully fenced and secure lawned backyard is ideal for the kids and non-shedding dogs.
There are 4 bikes plus helmets that guests can use.
THE LOCATION
Chiton Drift is just over an hour from Adelaide and is located between the popular tourist towns of Victor Harbor and Port Elliot. It is closest to Port Elliot with easy access to cafes, the famous bakery, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and some fascinating and eclectic boutiques, galleries and shops.
Of course the beach is never far away. Whether you want the safety of Horseshoe Bay or the adrenalin of Chiton Rocks, Middleton or Goolwa, there’s something for everyone. Chiton Beach is just 250 metres away and is patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Club on weekends between October and Easter.
Chiton Drift really is a special place and the perfect beach getaway.
Chiton Drift is the perfect beach getaway for families and friends. It’s a spacious new home (2015), equipped with everything you need.
This very comfortable holiday home is a great place to take a short break or spend a holiday relaxing on the South Coast. It’s beautifully decorated in a casual, tasteful style. A selection of original beach artwork adds a welcoming feel. It’s perfect to relax, recharge and rejuvenate.
Chiton Beach is just 250 metres away or a 3 minute stroll. Its a fantastic beach that stretches between Victor Harbor and Port Elliot.
Its just a 25 minute stroll along the beach to Port Elliot or a 3 minute drive (if you’re in a hurry to get to the Port Elliot Bakery!). You can borrow our bikes and ride the Encounter Bikeway and be in Port Elliot in 10 minutes (BYO bikes if you want). The Encounter Bikeway goes from the Bluff at Victor Harbor, all the way to Goolwa. It runs along the street behind Chiton Drift and is a great way to explore the area.
Non-shedding dogs may be permitted at Chiton Drift only if permission is given by the owners.
THE HOUSE
Chiton Drift has two spacious open-plan living areas – one upstairs and one downstairs.
It has a huge deck with uninterrupted views overlooking the ranges. The deck has a dining table and occasional chairs and is a wonderful place to have breakfast, enjoy a coffee with the paper or enjoy a drink before a bbq dinner.
The kitchen, dining and main living areas are all upstairs to make the most of the wonderful views. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped with a dishwasher and walk-in pantry.
There are 4 bedrooms allowing for up to 9 guests - main bedroom upstairs, 3 bedrooms downstairs. Bedrooms are configured as follows:
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – Two single beds
Bedroom 4 - Double bed bottom, single bed on top
As this is a holiday house rental, sheets and linen are NOT included but we can arrange this for you for a small extra cost. Pillows and doonas ARE supplied.
Chiton Drift has 3 modern bathrooms, two with showers and one has a bath as well. Plus there is a fun outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Great after a day at the beach.
INCLUDED
Free wi-fi.
Quilts, quilt covers, pillows and mattresses with protectors are included. Guests need to supply their own linen (sheets, towels, pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels).
If you dont want to bring linen, we can arrange for fresh linen to be delivered for you and collected afterwards. There is a small additional cost.
There is a split system air conditioning system (heating/cooling) in both of the living areas and a ceiling fan in the main bedroom.
There are two large flat screen smart TVs, one in each of the living areas, plus there are games, books and magazines. The upstairs sound system connects to your device via Bluetooth.
There is a slate top pool table in the downstairs living area.
The fully fenced and secure lawned backyard is ideal for the kids and non-shedding dogs.
There are 4 bikes plus helmets that guests can use.
THE LOCATION
Chiton Drift is just over an hour from Adelaide and is located between the popular tourist towns of Victor Harbor and Port Elliot. It is closest to Port Elliot with easy access to cafes, the famous bakery, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and some fascinating and eclectic boutiques, galleries and shops.
Of course the beach is never far away. Whether you want the safety of Horseshoe Bay or the adrenalin of Chiton Rocks, Middleton or Goolwa, there’s something for everyone. Chiton Beach is just 250 metres away and is patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Club on weekends between October and Easter.
Chiton Drift really is a special place and the perfect beach getaway.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Port Elliot
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property is well-equipped, spotlessly clean, and offers a great location. It provides plenty of space for families and friends, making it a wonderful place to relax and enjoy with loved ones.
10.0
This house was so well equipped- they had thought of everything!
Spotlessly clean ,great location - surf club is nice for food and drinks !
10.0
The property is in a great location. It's well presented, comfortable and the pool table is an asset with teenagers. it has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Our family will certainly want to come again.
10.0
Such a relaxing time away with friends. Plenty of space for our two families and not far to travel to local shops, restaurants, beaches and more.
We had the best time!
10.0
Time to relax
Lovely space to relax with family made special as out four legged family member is also welcome. Visited many times and quality of the property and communication with owners is always of a high standard.
10.0
Love it
So comfortable, the perfect size for our group of friends, good location, always enjoy staying there
10.0
A family get-together
An attractive, comfortable house in a great position, a short walking distance to a beautiful beach, perfect for a family get-together. The teenage children, and the almost teenager, love the pool table and the outdoor 'surfboard' shower. This was our second stay and we will come again.
8.0
Fun Weekend Away
An amazing couple of nights away with friends to celebrate my sisters birthday, making more memories as a group. Wonderful location and property!
10.0
Family relaxation
Great property to move in and relax. Close to everything and perfect for our family. Pool table a great addition.
10.0
Great location
Wonderful home , all that we needed and in a great location
10.0
Birthday Getaway
Everything needed was supplied. Good location. The pool table was a great bonus keeping us occupied. The view from the balcony just like the pictures. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
10.0
We enjoyed staying here and found it relaxing. Great location!
We had a wonderful experience renting this property.
10.0
Fabulous Stay
Had a great time. Fabulous house. Close to the beach. Great deck with beautiful views. Love the pool table.
10.0
Most comfortable holiday house
This property was perfect for a holiday by the beach. The beds were excellent and clean. The views were amazing. The deck was fabulous. All appliances worked. Good secure yard for dog. Nice grass around house. Best holiday house we've stayed in
10.0
Perfect location on a quiet street
Loved the location and short walking distance to the beach. The bikes were a bonus to cruise along the bike trail. The open plan living and balcony were great for our group. A bonus that we could bring our dog. The outdoor shower was so handy to wash off the sand. The kitchen was stocked well with appliances and cookware. Could have done with some more bin liners, spray n’ wipe and bug spray. Only negative was the mattress in the upstairs main bedroom was very hard. Other than that I would recommend to anyone. Thank you
10.0
Quiet time away
This was a lovely house with excellent facilities for our family with teenagers. Great views from the deck and perfect location. Everything was so easy to organise with the owners. The property did not disappoint.
10.0
School Holiday getaway
Loved this property! So close to the beach which meant morning walks with the kids and Fred the Springer Spaniel were easy. The outdoor shower was excellent for getting rid of all the sand that the kids and the dog brought home with them. The pool table was a bonus for night time entertainment, and the view of the hills was just so lovely. We had a great stay, and the communication from Mark was excellent. Would highly recommend this property and would love to return!
10.0
Great Weekend Away
Chiton Drift was a great location for a weekend getaway with the family.
10.0
Family get away
The house is a great place for family’s to get away and relax we all had a great time thanks
10.0
Family weekend getaway
Fantastic holiday house , beatifull location with views of the the hills, place was immaculately clean.
Would highly recommend this place to anyone thinking of a perfecti getaway
10.0
Bond paid back
I will when I receive my bond
8.0
Long Weekend
Great stay. A great place to stay with lots of room for all. Kids and dog thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Will be back again!
10.0
Relaxing , clean and comfortable
We had an amazing 10 days away plenty of room for our family of 5 and friends. Loads of surfing, walks on the beach and relaxation. A wonderful house with everything you need. The owners were so easy to communicate with and nothing was a problem thank you for having us
10.0
Perfect family holiday
This year we decided to go away for Christmas to relax down on the south coast. Wow, did we make the right decision. We were lucky to strike perfect weather for the entirety of our beach holiday. Just like the weather, accommodation choices can be hit or miss. Chiton Drift was a big hit indeed for our 8 night getaway for our family of five! Mark the property manager set the scene for our festive break by setting up some nice Christmas decorations around the home. When we weren't at the beach, we lazed around in the upper floor living area, playing board games or reading on the beautiful deck, or watching cricket or DVDs in the evening on the big screen TV. We utilised the BBQ on the deck for many of our evening meals, while the well-equipped kitchen was close by with a lovely large fridge for a big eating and drinking family! A nice surprise was the massive pantry which meant that we could do a heap of grocery shopping and actually put it away somewhere convenient! The upstairs master suite was spacious and had a lovely ensuite bathroom with very nice shower. The 3 comfortable bedrooms downstairs meant that there was plenty of room for the whole family, with the second full bathroom located on this level. All the family reported their beds to be very comfy, and there was an abundance of good quality blankets to ensure that we slept well. (You would definitely need these if you holiday down on the south coast during the colder months). The small backyard was set-up well to allow us to shower outside and hose ourselves off after a day at the beach before coming back inside via the laundry. Downstairs also has a 1/4 size pool table which we didn't get to use much because we just chose to enjoy our time in other ways. Some other minor positives worth noting... (1) all five of us had warm showers one after another and didn't run out of hot water (2) the dishwasher does a great job (3) there is a small supply of pantry staples to help with the basics in the kitchen. All-in-all, I think that Chiton Drift represents great value for money for well above average holiday accommodation. And less than 5 minutes leisurely walk to the beach, with the great local cafe overlooking the magnificent southern ocean! Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention that our dog absolutely loved his holiday as much as we did. Thanks again Mark for having us as guests in your beautiful holiday home!
10.0
Family time
A great time with the family, adults and our fur family. This is our second time at Chiton Drift and we will definitely be back. Thanks.
10.0
We’ll be back :)
Amazing property for a large family or group get together! Games room & lounge downstairs & amazing spacious living area with balcony upstairs. Very clean & modern.
8.0
Very clean and comfortable
Would recommend
10.0
great house and location
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
excellent location, the house was modern, clean and spacious with everything we needed.
it was kid friendly and the dogs had were kept safe!
excellent value for money!
8.0
Clean and well maintained with great facilities
We had a wonderful time at Chiton Drift. The instructions for the stay were very clear and easy to follow, and all of the amenities were available without any issues.
10.0
Awesome house
We had a fabulous time. House and location were great. Would definitely recommend and we would hire again.
10.0
Lovely property
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chiton Drift, the house is beautiful and the location is great. Would happily stay here again :-)
10.0
Fantastic House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chiton Drift. The house was beautiful, clean and well equipped which made for a relaxing stay. The backyard was perfect for our two dogs. Fantastic house. We will definitely be back!
10.0
Perfect for a family holiday
We just enjoyed a lovely weekend at Chiton Drift. The holiday house is very well appointed, close to the beach and Bikeway and has plenty of space to spread out and relax. We appreciated the late departure time (no tenants coming in straight after us) which meant a relaxing Sunday. Our dog enjoyed the backyard.
Thanks Mark and Robyn.
Amanda
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Port Elliot?
The average price for a rental in Port Elliot is R 3,410 per night. This rental is R 830 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chiton Drift - the perfect beach getaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Chiton Drift - the perfect beach getaway pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Chiton Drift - the perfect beach getaway?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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