Title: Getaway on Investigator Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Getaway on Investigator Holiday home in Encounter Bay with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Getaway on Investigator ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Getaway on Investigator (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/e1582993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Getaway on Investigator (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/ba863ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Getaway on Investigator (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/166578d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Getaway on Investigator (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/w2992h2004x9y0-70532ed4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Getaway on Investigator (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/8de617c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just one street back from the beach, this fabulous 2-story home offers a comfortable retreat with two living spaces. Unwind in the billiard room or take advantage of BBQ facilities and enjoy quality time outdoors. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Getaway on Investigator This fabulous 2 story home one street back from the beach has everything you need for a wonderful getaway. A comfortable home away from home. 5 bedrooms, 4 doubles and one bunk room (with two sets of bunks), two bathrooms (including two baths), laundry with washing machine and dryer, two living spaces, one with a billiard table. Bbq, newly renovated kitchen, dishwasher, new carpets and mattresses throughout. Split system upstairs, aircondioning, and a combustion fire upstairs. Plenty of parking on front lawn, 24/7 security system, if bringing a boat, perhaps bring some chocks for wheels. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - 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Additional costs occur if extra people stay ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a security system and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Getaway on Investigator Encounter Bay Getaway on Investigator Private vacation home Getaway on Investigator Private vacation home Encounter Bay ## About the area Located in Encounter Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Victor Harbor Golf Club and Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve and Urimbirra Wildlife Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like whale watching. [Visit our Encounter Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Encounter-Bay.dx6139213) [View more Holiday homes in Encounter Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Encounter-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6139213-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.58635%2C138.59686&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=enncvLJdvqCyJRv3COBYfcyZE5w=) Encounter Bay, SA ### What's nearby - ![Encounter Bay which includes street scenes and a coastal town as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196563/ea622f93-d752-41ff-a916-cc7a4ed10c09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Encounter Bay 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead featuring island images, rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967689674/f467e109-58aa-448a-9dc2-e3d5e5937eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Victor Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967688131/587a0acf-c8ed-4a8a-93d7-3f204924a067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Bluff 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Port Willunga Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635950227397/e3c3ba78-fe8b-49d4-ac5b-b7fc280d8ff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port Willunga Beach 43 min drive \- 35.9 miles - Kent Reserve 6 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Victor Harbor Station 13 min drive ### Restaurants - The Boulevard Cafe on the lake 5 min drive - McDonald's 7 min drive - Good Day - Salt 13 min drive - Hotel Victor 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Getaway on Investigator pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Getaway on Investigator? ### What time is check-in at Getaway on Investigator? ### What time is check-out at Getaway on Investigator? ### Where is Getaway on Investigator located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Getaway on Investigator Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Danni M. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host really supportive and provided clear and timely information. Good location, slightly out of town so that it was great for kids to ride bikes.Lots of rooms and space. ##### Danni M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris M. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family time! Great view, well stocked property! ##### Chris M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merrilyn S. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas holiday The layout of the home suited our family needs perfectly.We enjoyed a lovely Christmas break together and was able to visit the beaches nearby. Having the pool table was fun while the little one had his afternoon naps.Thank you, Tracey, for answering our questions and been accommodating to our needs. ##### Merrilyn S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great space for families, with two living rooms and five bedrooms. The modern kitchen with dishwasher and large laundry with washer and dryer are a practical bonus with children.Easy access , by very short walk, to the esplanade with its bike/walking track to Victor Harbor, or a short walk to Whaler’s Inn for a coffee or meal. We took the supplied linen option and that worked well.Communication with our host was quick and clear. We had a great holiday. ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie G. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was a perfect fit for our three families. We appreciated all of the supplies that were provided by the hosts. The location was a nice short walk from the bluff. ##### Melanie G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian S. 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had an amazing stay. The home has everything needed for a fantastic getaway. With incredible view Amazing, communication was fantastic and the property was stunning. Will definitely stay again ##### Ian S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin G. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lovely view and has all the amenities you would need. Tracey was a fabulous host ##### Robin G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali F. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Encounter bay stay Had a lovely time at investigator street encounter bay . Views are amazing and plenty of room for everyone . Tracey’s communication was fantastic . Good property . ##### Ali F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer W. 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house has everything you need Tracey is wonderful a lot of communication made us feel very w Fantastic ##### Jennifer W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol B. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Investigator at Endeavour Bay Nice, well-appointed family home in great position; depending on fitness level, easy distance for a stroll to foreshore/cafe, hike up the Bluff, and run to Victor Harbor. Lovely views across the Bay. Well-equipped with everything necessary, and everything works. The hostess is friendly and easy to contact. Things you need to know: \*Cooking utensils are in a hidden drawer inside the cutlery drawer. (We did not find this for a few days :)). \*While the adult beds are double-sized, the quilts can vary in size up to king. I recommend taking two flat sheets to cover the quilts rather than trying to stuff a quilt into a too-small cover. \*There's not a lot of storage space for clothes, particularly in the children's rooms. Perhaps the hosts can remove some of the extra bedding from the wardrobes? It would be nicer than living for a week out of a suitcase. \* The beds are very firm. If you prefer some 'give' maybe bring a mattress topper. ##### Carol B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tina n. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Stay Great house for family stay. Very well equipped kitchen, 3 big comfy couches, and comfy beds. Location excellent and amazing views. We absolutely enjoyed our time here. The pool table was a great bonus. Tracey our host could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend. ##### tina n. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen W. 9 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boating stay/Tuna competition For good and not so great: Good: Excellent location v close to boat ramp. Great views. Plenty of parking on front lawn. Beds comfortable. Facilities excellent. Communications to/from host was great. Very obliging and happy to help. Not so great: Freezers were in use. We were there for a fishing comp and freezers are an issue. Showers are over bathtubs. (Upstairs bathroom did not have an anti-slip mat) Narrow, steep internal stairs. Neither of these are an issue if you know about them. Front lawn is on a reasonable slope to the street. If parking a trailer take wheel chocks! Again, not a problem if you know about it. Bottom line (the one that counts): Had a great weekend and would come back again. Thanks Tracey. ##### Stephen W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Magdalena R. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Magdalena R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ---