Title: The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35233545&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! Holiday home in Port Vincent with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! ![Dining - The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! (Port Vincent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233545/84ea7f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! (Port Vincent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233545/ce83e05b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! (Port Vincent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233545/67c05f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! (Port Vincent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233545/fa4a75e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! (Port Vincent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233545/36789803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Porthole, a charming beachside retreat within 100 metres of the main street and swimming beach in Port Vincent. This fully renovated home offers an open-plan kitchen, living room with Smart TV, and direct access to a courtyard area with BBQ. Enjoy comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! The Porthole is a fully renovated 60 year original home that comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests and within 100 metres to the main street and swimming beach. Open plan kitchen with microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, living room with reverse cycle split system air-conditioner, 50" Smart TV, (take your own portable wifi up to enjoy the full benefit of the Smart TV), dvd, direct access to a paved courtyard area with an outdoor setting, BBQ and second w/c. Bathroom with vanity, shower, w/c and front loading washing machine - please use septic friendly washing powder/liquid only. Bed configuration - bed 1 - queen, bed 2 - double, bed 3 - 1 x bunk. Pillows and quilts are provided, you will need to bring your own linen - pillow cases, sheets, towels/bath mat and tea towels. The Porthole is located to the rear of a 1000 square metre allotment and shares the site with Ramsay's Retreat. Either accommodation can be rented individually for smaller groups or together to allow accommodation for a larger travelling group. Port Vincent is the ideal location for fishing, boating and sailing, it also offers a variety of shops, cafe, take-away & excellent hotel dining facilities, all available just a short stroll from this comfortable accommodation. No smoking inside NO PETS - this includes visiting pets, any pets sighted at property will result in loss of bond \*WINTER OFF PEAK SPECIAL\* June, July, August, excludes long weekends and school holidays 15% discount on Winter off peak nightly tariff for bookings 4 nights or more Nightly tariffs - cleaning, booking and refundable bond fees apply Peak - 24th Dec to end of Jan school holidays and Easter: 4 night minimum stay $170 per night High - all other school holidays plus long weekends: 3 night minimum stay $150 per night Off Peak - school terms: 2 night minimum stay $130 per night Bond may increase during peak season ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35236500/35236493/62228f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramsay's Retreat -Short walk to main street and beach! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as The Porthole Vincent Vincent The Porthole - Port Vincent Port Vincent The Porthole - Port Vincent Private vacation home The Porthole - Port Vincent Private vacation home Port Vincent 2912-232064 ## About the area Located in Port Vincent, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Vincent Marina and Stansbury Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ramsay Conservation Park and Minlacowie Conservation Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Port Vincent travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Vincent.dx6282861) [View more Holiday homes in Port Vincent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Vincent-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6282861-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-34.77819%2C137.86154&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WHonNebtnTMMrIfYUvhi3CIhqU0=) Port Vincent, South Australia ### What's nearby - Port Vincent Marina 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Stansbury Museum 12 min drive \- 13.4 miles - Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre 23 min drive \- 26.0 miles - Troubridge Island Conservation Park 39 min drive \- 32.8 miles - Walk The Yorke Point Turton Trailhead 49 min drive \- 50.2 miles ### Restaurants - The Kiosk. Pt Vncent 2 min walk - Ventnor Hotel 3 min walk - Port Vincent Deli & Takeaway 3 min walk - janesville 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special!? ### What time is check-out at The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special!? ### Where is The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Porthole - close to beach. Winter Off Peak Special! 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 14 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sara L. 13 Feb 2024 #### Porthole perfect location Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our 4 night stay at The Porthole. Perfect location in the town, walking distance to beach, shops, cafe and pub for dinner. Accomodation was clean and well equipped and quiet. Will stay again when visiting our friends. Good instructions and communication from Accommodation on Yorkes. ##### Sara L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate L. 23 Jan 2024 #### Cosy and Convenient Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Centrally located to the Main Street and both front and back beach, The Porthole is a cosy and convenient stay. Featuring 1x queen bed, 1x double bed and 2x sets of bunks, we comfortably managed to sleep 4x adults and 2x kids. The Porthole was clean and tidy and we’d definitely stay again. Great communication from the host too. Thank you! ##### Kate L. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger H. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week the sea Fabulous location. Neat, warm, cozy retreat. ##### Roger H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very convenient with only a short walk to main street, kiosk, shops, pub, beach and Foreshore caravan park where friends were staying. Clean and comfortable with good amenities. Beds were particularly comfortable. Dining space was small to share with 3 x adult kids; we made it work for a short getaway. Recommended as a great base to explore YP. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer N. 24 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed! Just as advertised this place was great. Had everything you needed, close proximity to the beach. Clean, tidy, comfortable and a well stocked kitchen. ##### Jennifer N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason B. 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good! Good location close to the beach and shops. A little squishy for 2 adults and 4 kids, but otherwise the amenities were great. ##### Jason B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Bradley M. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Fun time ##### Bradley M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ophelia F. 25 Jan 2023 #### Wonderful stay! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at the Porthole. Would completely recommend this to anyone. Perfectly positioned only one street back from the ocean and right in the middle of town. ##### Ophelia F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl F. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good . Good . ##### Cheryl F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony R. 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little house tucked away on seconds from the beach. Great little house tucked away on seconds from the beach. Close to all shops and both beach's great for small family. Really enjoyed Port Vincent. Only down side no pets. Wish we could have had our little labradoodle along for the trip. I give it ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ##### Anthony R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh H. 14 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great ##### Josh H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xiangli Z. 12 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty good location, close to the beach, IGA and cafe. Great experience here! Would recommend to friends to stay here. Even have some dvds for kids. Very thoughtful! ##### Xiangli Z. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen W. 18 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sailing Easy access to town and marina ##### Helen W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B., GRANGE 31 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and great accommodation The house was very clean and modern, very close to the front beach and shops. ##### Amy B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Artyom I. 9 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and cozy Nice clean cozy feel by the beach. Would definitely book again. ##### Artyom I. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg R. 5 Aug 2017 #### Pretty much perfect Porthole. I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 week stay at the Porthole, it comes well equipped, it has a clean and functioning kitchen, with dishwasher, microwave and oven. If you are looking for somewhere quite, relaxing and decent, this is the place. Highly recommended. ##### Greg R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nicola 29 Feb 2016 #### Lovely Property with great facilities Lovely property with great facilities. Everything you need is there and the kids loved the bunk beds! Slight issue with ants but other than that The Porthole was a delight to stay in. ##### Nicola This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg R. 30 Sept 2015 #### Fantastic accommodation and great location. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Porthole. It had everything, all self contained. The presentation and cleanliness were outstanding. Fantastic located in a beautiful little seaside town. Very highly recommended. ##### Greg R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig B. 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday near the beach ##### Craig B. 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