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Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies)

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A sunlit room with a large window overlooking a coastal view, featuring a white sofa and a cushion with "WINGS" text.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a large window offering a view of the neighborhood.
A neatly made bed with a white headboard and two bedside lamps.
A modern Whalers Inn building with a prominent sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and landscaped surroundings.
An outdoor gym area with exercise equipment, a bench, and a sign indicating it's for adults.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Bluff

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Encounter Bay, SA
  • Place, Encounter Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bluff
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main Bed

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Bed Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Encounter Bay

Located in Encounter Bay, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. West Island Conservation Park and West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Encounter Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Encounter Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near The Yilki Common - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Wright Island - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Qahwa - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Encounter the View - stunning panoramic ocean views (No schoolies) located?

This family-friendly Encounter Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve and The Bluff are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic spot for Christmas with my elderly parents and teenage daughter. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your holiday at our house Tamara. Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely stay, beautiful views

Homely stay, beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend away. Kitchen well equipped. Plenty of room for everyone.Plenty of off street parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen was very informative. The home is lovely with fabulous views of granite island and the bay. Across the road from whalers inn .Unfortunately no dish clothes, garbage bags and coffee machine didnt work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Not sure you found the bins lined with bags inside the bin cupboard, spare bags in bottom drawer next to it? The coffee machine works too, not sure why it didn't for you. Sorry no dishcloth, I'll let the cleaners know they missed restocking this. Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week day stay

We had a wonderful time at this lovely property.. would stay again in a heartbeat..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay, come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great position

Perfect spot to stay-quiet beach-fishing & across from Whalers Inn for coffee & meals. This is our second stay here & love it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Stunning views and very comfortable for a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Great place to stay. Wonderful views and very quiet. Kitchen well stocked with anything you could possibly want. Would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home set in a great location

Very comfortable home for large group. Has everything you need and close by to beach and town. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, clean and well equipped.

A great property. Spacious with great views and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

As always, we loved staying at this property and will definitely be back. Beautiful views, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for looking after the house so well. Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter family getaway

Great location, excellent view. Kitchen was well equipped and there was just enough space for our large family group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great location. Great for probably no more that 8 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend Tradition

We've stayed here a few times as extended family and have been very happy with the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Encounter

The house was fantastic we all had a wonderful time would recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Have stayed at this property many times. It’s always clean and beautifully presented. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family catch up

Great location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Encounter Bay stay

Spectacular location! spacious and comfortable, with everything one could need to self cater, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Very handy to be across from Whalers which has great meals !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Encounter Bay Stay

The property was fantastic. The views were incredible. The whole family had a great time and we will be going back again. Helen was excellent and always responded in quick time if we had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT ACCOMMODATION FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION

Lovely property, well equipped, beautiful views, plenty of parking space ... and peaceful. Walk across the road and dine in the Whalers restaurant with awesome food. Short drive into the town of Victor Harbor. Can't go wrong!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend :)

Lovely property and the view is amazing! Very comfortable. Thanks Helen, we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Great to hear you enjoyed it, and thanks for leaving it so very clean and tidy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views great quiet location.

Stayed for a girls weekend. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly want. Would be more than happy to stay here again. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The view is unreal, even better than the photos. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils you could possibly need. Good sized fridge. Couch and beds were super comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Highly recommend staying at this property. Helen was lovely and super helpful. Can't fault it. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
Thankyou for your wonderful review, so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s weekend

Group of friends staying for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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