[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach Vacation home in Encounter Bay ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34643900/34643896/0b2e3211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34643900/34643896/e3331c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34643900/34643896/c58601ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34643900/34643896/ce9d3355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34643900/34643896/4b5030a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming holiday home, nestled near Encounter Lakes Park and a swimming beach. With three bedrooms, a Smart TV, and ducted air conditioning, you can unwind in comfort with family and friends. Enjoy meals in the fully equipped kitchen or outdoors in the enclosed courtyard. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - 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. ### Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach Welcome to your perfect holiday home! Located just minutes away from the popular Encounter Lakes Park, swimming beach, and local cafe, this comfortable home is the ideal place to relax and unwind with family and friends. With three bedrooms, this home can comfortably accommodate up to six people. The bedrooms consist of two queen beds and two single beds, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable place to rest after a long day of exploring the beautiful surroundings. The living and casual meals area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some downtime. Equipped with a Smart TV, DVD player, ceiling fan, and electric heater, you can sit back and enjoy your favourite movies and shows in comfort. The ducted air conditioning ensures that you stay cool and comfortable during the warmer months. The kitchen and dining area is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay. The kitchen features a microwave, full-size fridge, oven, toaster, and kettle, while the dining area has a reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan to keep you comfortable while you dine. The main bathroom features a shower, deep bath, and vanity, while the ensuite has a shower, vanity, and toilet. Laundry facilities include a washing machine, iron, and ironing board, as well as a separate toilet. Basic cleaning products are provided for your convenience. Outside, you'll find a fully enclosed courtyard with an outdoor setting, perfect for enjoying a meal or a drink in the fresh air. No BBQ The yard is fenced and features both lawn and a paved area, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities. Please note that the garage is not available for guest use. Please note this property has a rustic and vintage charm, with some areas showing signs of age. If you are seeking a modern property, this may not meet your expectations. Book your stay at this comfortable and convenient holiday home today and experience the best that Encounter Lakes has to offer! No Wifi at the property Pets are not permitted. (Penalties will apply if pet policy is breached.) Please note this property Does NOT Include Linen. Quilts & pillows are provided. Guests to bring or hire: sheets, pillow cases, towels & tea towels. Please ask us about Linen hire. Bed Configuration Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bedroom 2: 1 x Double Bedroom 3: 2 x Singles As per our Terms and Conditions, a valid credit card is required during the online check-in process for all bookings. It is important to note that the credit card provided may be charged for any damages, additional cleaning, or rubbish removal that may occur during your stay at the property. Cancellation Policy Guests can cancel free of charge until 60 days before arrival. Guests will be charged 50% of the total price if they cancel within 60-30 days of arrival. Cancellations within 30 days of arrival will not be refunded. A booking fee may be charged to you at the owner's discretion. Cancellations or refund requests by guests on arrival or during occupancy as a result of circumstances beyond the control of Escape Holiday Rentals will not be refunded. RLA298101. Owner'S Rights Please note that the Owner has various rights as follows: Bookings are subject to confirmation by the Owner, and the Owner reserves the right to cancel a booking at any time. Travel insurance is recommended. If the full amount of rental is not received by the due date, the Owner may Retain ANY Deposit Paid, and re-let the property. Should you need to cancel your booking the owner reserves the right to Retain the payment received if we are unable to re-let for this period. All cancellations must be made in writing. RLA298101. Disclaimer - Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the material herein. Holiday guests should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in all respects. Ray White Goolwa / Victor Harbor will not accept any responsibility should any details prove to be incomplete or incorrect - RLA 298101. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - 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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 Close To Encounter Lakes & The Close to Encounter Lakes & the Beach! ENCOUNTER BAY Close to Encounter Lakes & the Beach! Private vacation home 174\_14 ## 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-35.56373%2C138.60316&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uZu7NvLr4kcc-3tQfbcdyCopASA=) Encounter Bay, SA #### What's nearby - Kent Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Victor Harbor Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Warland Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - The Bluff - 7 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - Victor Harbor Station - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hotel Victor - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kent Reserve and Encounter Bay. Warland Reserve and South Australian Whale Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Home Close to Encounter Lakes Beach Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### William S. Jan 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway Nice house, good facilities, quiet location. ##### William S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aakriti S. Nov 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place A pretty good place to stay for holidays just need some renovation with curtains and some furnitures in bedrooms. ##### Aakriti S. Stayed 53 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Maureen G. Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Encounter Bay stay A pretty house in a nice quiet neighborhood, close to lake and great cafe nearby. We did have issues with cleaning which were resolved smartly, after a chat with the agent. ##### Maureen G. Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda M. Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Handy and homey Walking distance to the music Festival at Kent Reserve, which was perfect. The place was clean and had all the basics. I’d book again for our next stay but would suggest supplying enough toilet paper for the group (that was a bit of a mad dash to the shop) and a comfortable couch would be a big plus. Thank you. ##### Amanda M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola H. Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family holiday We stayed here for a week as a family with a 10 and 8 year old. It was perfect for us. It’s a good size, well equipped, in a nice quiet, friendly neighbourhood and handy to activities. We loved the mini beach a couple of minutes walk away and riding our bikes along the bike path nearby. The board games were handy on the rainy days too! The furnishings are a little dated, but clean and comfortable. We’d happily stay there again. It’s worth noting that you need to collect and drop off the keys about a 3-5 minute drive away. ##### Nicola H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Guilherme A. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house but some old stuff Very clean and surprisingly bigger than the pictures. Very positive point. I think the owners could spend some cash to change the curtains. It will be a very good upgrade. Apart from that, the house is on a good location and close to all you need. ##### Guilherme A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Joy H. Nov 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Was very comfortable and roomy, great location, ##### Joy H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Vicki J., Adelaide SA Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### room for improvement Lovely location and house is spacious but pictures dont tell the true story was very disappointed overall the place is in dire need of a good clean and refurbishment. Mattresses need replacing all were well used and you rolled to the middle making it an uncomfortable sleep. The sofas in the lounge room are difficult to get out of due to wear. ##### Vicki J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### peter a. Mar 8, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Not impressed. Could be quite nice if properly cleaned, but someone should check over the property before it is rented. There were spiders in almost every room! (which scared my son), and the outdoor table was very dirty. ##### peter a. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Kylie M. Jan 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Affordable & comfortable. Fantastic location. Lovely little house. Nothing flash but comfortable & affordable in a fantastic location, very close to swimming beach & cafe & 15 minute walk to victor beach & cafes. The main bedroom bed wasn’t overly comfortable. I think the mattress is quite old. Fabulous selection of games to play with the family. It would have been nice if the outdoor seating had been wiped over before I arrived as it was absolutely covered in bird poo. Had a nice relaxing holiday & Encounter Bay is a lovely quiet area. ##### Kylie M. 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