Title: House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71516200/71516132/c096ab9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71516200/71516132/2b2314e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71516200/71516132/7f6a2a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71516200/71516132/7f83181f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71516200/71516132/cb47c15c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched at the top of Encounter Bay, this charming two-bedroom cottage is perfect for couples seeking a serene escape. With an expansive garden and enclosed veranda, enjoy ocean views while sipping coffee or dining under the sun. Inside, unwind in one of two living areas equipped with TV and air conditioning or retreat to the library stocked with books and games. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41378 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes This 2 bedroom “cottage” style house at the top of Encounter Bay is perfect for two couples trying to get away from the hassles and bustles of work and city life whilst enjoying a great view of the ocean, Bluff and the coast line which is especially romantic at night. The property is only minutes away from the beach and close to the boat ramp. Victor Harbor and surrounds are regarded as one of South Australia’s most beautiful and popular tourist destination, which boasts many well-known restaurants. Only one hour’s drive from Adelaide this holiday destination offers an abundance of recreational activities including Whale watching plus the wildlife such as penguins on Granite Island and ocean fishing or river fishing in the Coorong only a short drive away. The Fleurieu Peninsula is known for its great wine regions such as McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek and its many outstanding restaurants/café’s. This property has two separate living areas each with TV, heating and air-conditioning. The two bedrooms have large built-ins with a Queen bed and an extra-wide double bed which can be converted into a queen bed if so required. Both beds are fully equipped with good quality bedding/linen. There are two toilets and vanities which are interconnecting to the bathroom which has the shower facility. In addition to the separate living areas there is a library stocked with books and games for your enjoyment. The property has an extensive garden which is fully fenced and an enclosed veranda to enjoy rain or sunshine with a view of the coast line where the sun rises for breakfast. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cookware and coffee/tea supplies, including dishwasher. Outside there is a BBQ and a table with 4 chairs. Car parking is available at the top of garden (volcanic rock base) and down the drive way. Bedding/linen and towels provided There is a strictly no smoking policy inside the property. No pets. No parties. This house is un-suitable for children. Bond is $600 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Library - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,378 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623248/3701f2e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Battye Cottage Beautiful Sea Views All Year Round Encounter Bay - Sea view - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=34623248&PinnedHotelID=34623248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54640000/54634500/54634445/93758143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Port Elliot Studio Spa Apartment Port Elliot - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=54634445&PinnedHotelID=54634445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![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-35.57588%2C138.58539&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=azV4vm7lvPUgNzfjE0Vt6uIVseo=) Encounter Bay, SA #### What's nearby - Victor Harbor Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles - The Bluff - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Warland Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Victor Harbor Station - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive - ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hotel Victor - ‬5 min drive - ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes located? > Located in the heart of Encounter Bay, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead and West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve. The Bluff and West Island Conservation Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House with ocean view/Bluff - short distance from beach and restaurants/cafes Reviews 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Holiday An excellent holiday holiday enjoyed the accommodation great meet and greet with wonderful views to go with it all Highly recommend this ##### John W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby Q. 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot Was the perfect location for Xmas lunch with all our needs meet. Marg and Dave have delivered a beautiful and comfortable house and we enjoyed our stay immensely. ##### Libby Q. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get away Very impressive ##### David K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Summer break Marg and Dave were great hosts, they were so welcoming and explained everything about the property so well! The house was so great to stay in, very comfortable and exceptionally clean! Great view of the ocean and the bluff. Would stay here again. Thanks for everything! ##### Michelle B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay D. 12 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable home Marg welcomed us (my parents & myself) & showed us how everything worked. House & garden beautifully maintained. We had a choice of 3 different types of pillow plus use of bathrobes. There were complimentary wine, beer, cider, soft drinks, chips & fruchocs. The coffee machine was full of beans & very easy to use..Beds were comfortable. Lovely quiet neighbourhood. Shower has a safety rail to hang onto which was great for my older parents. Appreciated the late check out! Only difficulty came when pressing Start on dishwasher. Had to press a few times before it worked but it did work each time it was used. Lovely views. Highly recommend. ##### Kay D. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott w. 5 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect ocean views Great property and communication ##### scott w. Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith A. 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Encounter Bay Very clean good facilities plus lovely view ##### Judith A. 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