Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards

Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
On the beach
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(64 Ratings)

House in Encounter Bay

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

** 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.


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.

The fully fenced rear courtyard has an eco-wood deck and enough room to park a car via the sliding gate.

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 $22 per person per night in excess of 2 guests.

Note: If an extra guest after 2 is staying for 1 night only, it's $44 for 1 night.

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

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.

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

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(64 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the beautiful properties, great locations, and being pet-friendly. They appreciated the stunning views, comfy beds, and well-stocked amenities. Overall, it was a fantastic and relaxing experience.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Very nice with all the facilities one would need. We have stayed here numerous times!
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Feb 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.
5.0 / 5.0
Jan 2024
Awesome location, beautiful property and could take our four legged friend to the beach. Highly recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
Jan 2024
Lovely relaxing holiday by the ocean with family!
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
Such a well designed property to take in the best of the magic views including The Bluff. Great location close enough to walk to town if you wish. Had all the required amenities apart from soap bars/body wash if you prefer those in the shower. Beds were comfy enough, AC worked well & good to be able to stream the various TV apps. Fantastic the house is also pet friendly 🐶
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2023
We loved staying here in such a beautifully designed place, right on the beach. We look forward to staying again.
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2023
Arrived with our dog. We all settled in immediately and felt at home. Stayed for 9 nights. Everything we needed was there as per the supplied manual. Information was very useful. We relaxed and walked along the beach. Found perfect coffee at Boulevard Cafe. Great pizzas on the esplanade. Met lots of friendly locals. We could have enjoyed another couple of weeks easily.there was lots of room for anyone with a family.
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2023
Beautiful very relaxing

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Encounter Bay?

The average price for a rental in Encounter Bay is $147 per night. This rental is $144 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards. 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 Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Voted TOP 10 holiday home in Stayz 2021 Holiday Home Awards?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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