Title: Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation 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 # Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64390600/64390524/w5264h3177x31y20-afe9fdc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64390600/64390524/w5440h3604x32y22-692e6d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64390600/64390524/w5408h3603x32y22-3d584a82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64390600/64390524/w5412h3608x30y20-84d37b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64390600/64390524/bc312066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation A cosy retreat, located just 3 minutes from historic Port Elliot township and the iconic Horseshoe Bay. One of SA’s best beaches! Complimentary Bottle of Estate grown Wine for all guests on arrival. Close to all the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer and just a short drive to McLaren Vale wineries. Please note 3 x night minimum stay over any long weekend. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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 rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 Children are welcome Note from host: Older children might be allowed withowner approval ### 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Secluded Seaside Cottage Secluded Seaside Retreat Cottage Secluded Seaside Retreat Port Elliot Secluded Seaside Retreat Cottage Port Elliot ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.50824,138.69044&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:liuwEg%7EnmY%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBQBUBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDODQFQDQDOFQFODOHOFQFOFOHQFOHMHOFMHOJKHOHMHKJOJKHOJKJKJKJKJMJILMJGLKJKLIJILGLKLILELGLILILENGLELELENGLCNGNELANELCNANCNALANCNCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBLBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDLFNBLFNDLDLDLFNDLHLHLFLDLHLJJFLHLHJJLJJFJLJHLLJJJJJJJJHNJJHNJJHLHNHJHNHLHNFLHNHPFNFNFPFNFNFNDPFNDPFPDPDNDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBTBP%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRARAPARAPARCRAPAPCPCTCPCPCPCPEREPCPEPELERGPEPGNEPGNGPGNGNGNGNIPILGNINILINIJINILKLILKJINKJKJKJKJMJKJKLKFMJKLMFMHKFMJMHMDMFMHMFOFMFMDMDODMDODMFODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEMAOEOGMEOEMEMEMEOGMGMGMIMGMEMIMKMGKIMGKMMKKGMMKKKKKKKKKKKKIOKKKMIMIMIOKKIOGMIOIOGMIQGOGOGOIOEQGOGQEOEQGQESEMEQCQEQESCQCQCQCQCUCQAQCQASASAQASAQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K57-gfuCoTwJjCGyam5GKFVo1cg=) Port Elliot, SA #### What's nearby - Middleton Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Port Elliot Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Horseshoe Bay - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Knights Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Boomer Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Goolwa Station - 10 min drive - Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hotel Elliot - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Basham Beach, Middleton Beach and Surfers Beach. Horseshoe Bay and Port Elliot Beach 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 ## Secluded Seaside Retreat - Premium Luxury Accommodation Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick S., Adelaide 16 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and comfortable/clean accommodation Great experience and would definitely book again ##### Nick S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol L. 29 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thunderbird Cottage A very tranquil stay. Just the place to unwind, with great facilities and a short drive to Port Elliot main street. Victor Harbor and Middleton within easy reach. ##### Carol L. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful property in a quiet location. Highly recommended ##### Shane Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruno B. 2 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### peaceful farm retreat The distance from town was more than compensated by the peaceful surroundings and the nice features in the property. ##### Bruno B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### jake l. 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing The property was excellent we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was away from traffic but close enough to port Elliot and victor harbour. Was a fantastic, cozy and beautiful place to stay for a few nights ##### jake l. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilma S. 12 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully decorated which made time in the space very enjoyable Just delightful ##### Wilma S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick M. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Hideaway Comfortable, secluded well equipped property in easy reach of small coastal townships. Plenty of varied bird life to entertain idle moments. ##### Frederick M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy A. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country sounds The smells and sounds of the country evoked a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility. We spent our 46th wedding anniversary here and enjoyed riding our bikes into Port Elliot. ##### Joy A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyla P., Adelaide, Australia 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Perfect!! ##### Lyla P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charmayne S. 9 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace & Perfection A private & peacful location. The acomodation itself was beautifully presented and the bed was super comfy. All facilities were immaculate & the special touches for everything you need were provided. Our 3 night stay was short & we could have stayed much longer if our schedule had allowed. Would definately recomened this little piece of paradise. Thankyou :-) ##### Charmayne S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail K. 8 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely studio/cottage with views Nestled on a quiet farm, this lovely studio/cottage has views to the hills behind Port Elliot. Th space is very nicely set out with lovely touches and everything you need for a short stay. It is sans oven but has a microwave and stovetop. It's about a 5-10 minute drive into Port Elliot. ##### Gail K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. 20 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend We went down for my wifes birthday, the cottage is beautiful. Its so quiet only the cows in the fields, some horses . We loved the way the cottage was set up , my wife (Jan) felt a home the minute we walked in,the bed was so comfortable,we didn't want to leave. I could go on for ages about the place .we will go back again soon. Cheers Paul ##### Paul G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe K. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous retreat Beautiful property and perfect place to unwind and recharge. We enjoyed the peace and quiet while being able to pop to the beach for a swim. ##### Zoe K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christine S. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Disappointed Was disappointed because it was listed as Premium luxury accomodation, and priced accordingly. On driving up to the property it didn’t look the best ie cobwebs were abundant, The outdoor seating area covered in bird droppings and did not entice me to sit outside. Inside was acceptable but no better than any other accommodation. I would say “surface clean” not a fan. ##### Christine S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John B. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Very quiet and neatly kept. The coffee pods and machine were excellent! ##### John B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger R. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay What a beautiful cottage, so clean, so well presented and an amazing location, can't wait to stay again ##### Roger R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather F. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend Beautiful romantic getaway. Such a pretty location with horses and bunnies! ##### Heather F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyla P., Adelaide, Australia 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### second stay at property Beautiful ##### Lyla P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Naomi T. 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Lack of privacy Generally, we found the place to be clean, comfortable and easily located. However we were disappointed by two things; the lack of blinds on the windows and the amount of traffic that drove past the accommodation on a private property. There is a window directly opposite the toilet that has no blind which looks right out onto the main residence and the driveway and the large bedroom window only has a sheer curtain, certainly see-through at night. This also looks out to the driveway. With the amount of cars driving past, this was indeed uncomfortable and really surprising. The front door is also bare of window furnishings and anyone coming down the driveway can see straight into the accommodation. We felt that each window should be properly fitted with blinds and it's up to the guests if they use them or not. Just a styling tip too - if you have vases in the rooms (there were four overall) and least put something in them. It doesn't need to be fresh flowers, but it then looks like you've gone to some trouble. You also need to update your information sheets - there were two of the same sheet in the leather binder and they were both badly stained - unprofessional. I also would have liked the property manager to send me a message about key collect/how to access the property etc. rather than me having to approach them on the actual day. ##### Naomi T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis M. 25 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded getaway Presented lovely , Spacious comfortable , nice outside area . ##### Dennis M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 15 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication nicely set up and furnished with nice outdoor area as well. Would recommend ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie R. 7 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### French country style All that one needs to feel at home I’m the country. Minutes drive to the coast. Peaceful with birds horses and trees ##### Kerrie R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 2 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Very nice and cosy.. will book again in future ##### David A. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philomena v. 6 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace, character, comfort A short stay, but I could have stayed longer. Simple, elegant but unpretentious. A beautiful, peaceful stay. The owner was responsive to a late night communication in regard to nearby party noise, which I appreciated greatly. ##### Philomena v. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzy P. 3 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, peaceful getaway Thunderbird retreat is a beautiful, peaceful retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, including a sensational meal at Thunderbirds restaurant. Campbell and Kym were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend Thunderbirds!! ##### Suzy P. 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