Title: Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House Family-friendly vacation home on the beach, with hot tub ## Photo gallery for Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House ![Terrace/patio - Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House (Stansbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57751400/57751374/9518e8bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House (Stansbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57751400/57751374/c372e98a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House (Stansbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57751400/57751374/19e252f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers - Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House (Stansbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57751400/57751374/7d921864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House (Stansbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57751400/57751374/6c88a581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Sammy's Retreat, where the sounds of the nearby beach blend with modern comforts. Gather around the BBQ or combustion fire in an outdoor undercover area for a fun evening with friends and family. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House Sammy's Retreat offers you a holiday close to the beach with all the modern comforts and entertaining areas are set up to cater for you! Enjoy an evening around the BBQ with family and friends, or time in the outdoor undercover area with a drink relaxing around the combustion fire. Soak in the indoor spa after a day of activities (Instant Gas Hot-Water to all outlets throughout house). For those who choose to seek the comfort of the lounge you will be able to watch your favourite movies or surf the internet. If a quieter approach is preferred Sammy's garden offers a number of secluded locations to sit, relax and read a good book with your favourite drink. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside and cleaned up after stay. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71675700/71675617/f3b2d687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular lake, river scenescape views Oregon cabin style home Younghusband - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=71675617&PinnedHotelID=71675617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 4 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Inside unless home alone, not on furniture please. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside and cleaned up after stay. ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 Sammy's Retreat Holiday House Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House Stansbury Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.9135,137.79541&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hdatEid%60h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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pJS_ung3shn7JjMLqNS7tvIbRrc=) Stansbury, SA #### What's nearby - Stansbury Golf Club \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Stansbury Museum \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Port Vincent Marina \- 17 min drive \- 24.0 km - Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre \- 26 min drive \- 31.6 km - Walk The Yorke Point Turton Trailhead \- 40 min drive \- 62.7 km #### Getting around - Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 160 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blue Lime Deli - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House? ### What time is check-out at Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House? ### Where is Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sammy's Retreat Beach Holiday House 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison C. Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! We had a great stay here - loved the garden, beach proximity and all the comforts provided :-) ##### Alison C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley L. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Great place to stay only 2hrs from Adelaide. Great fishing spots around the area and great pub . ##### Ashley L. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home Lovely home with everything you need for any length of stay. Great garden fully enclosed for our dogs. Great place. ##### Linda B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn S. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay Beautiful location & the house & garden were exceptional ##### Lynn S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Very enjoyable. Place was comfortable, clean and had all the amenities you need for a great weekend of fishing and relaxing. ##### Donna S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Pet Friendly Home We had a great time, very dog friendly loved all the outdoor areas, had the slow combustion heater on watching the television with the dog loving it out of the weather. Looking forward to our next trip to Stansbury. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Min Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very pet friendly and well furnished. Well provided for with amenities throughout the whole house. Great area as a base to explore Yorke Peninsula. We will definitely be coming back!! ##### Min Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### dog heaven We had a great stay as it was dog friendly they catered for the dogs and they loved the large back yard. The hosts made the house comfortable with little touches that made us feel at home. The house was very clean and tidy. We will be back. ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph B. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home away from home This property is probably the best holiday home we have stayed in. Everything you could want is there, it’s really well furnished, really clean. The garden and outdoor areas are wonderful. A really great spot to get away for a break. ##### Steph B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayson B. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Was so good and our cats also loved it.Will will differently be back worth ever dollar for the relaxation you will get there.Thanks again Sammy's Retreat From Jayson my house mate Silva and our cats Luna and Kya ##### Jayson B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie K. Apr 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sammy’s Stansbury Perfect home with beautiful garden for family to relax and enjoy Yorkes. Well thought out amenities to maximise enjoyment. Entire family including our moodle had great stay. ##### Jodie K. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celia L. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful holiday at Sammy’s Retreat Me and my family spent a week at Sammy’s Retreat and it was a beautiful, relaxing, peaceful getaway. We needed a break from the world for a bit and got that in the oasis of Sammy’s Retreat. My beautiful dog Ginger loved holidaying with us too❤️ ##### Celia L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away Nice place with quaint little areas. The backyard was great ##### Michael C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen L. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sammy's Retreat A comfortable holiday home. Close to the beach and with everything you need for a great stay. Lots of thoughtful extras provided. Thank you 😊 ##### Helen L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz C. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway Such a beautiful property with a big back yard and plenty of space to explore and play for the little one plus our pup. Rooms were comfortable and the little xmas decos all around were so cute and made our short but sweet holiday all the more special. The place was spotless & had all the basic ammenities you need.The only regret is that we didnt book more time here. We would love to come back.The hosts were also lovely and helpful. ##### Liz C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine B. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable Like all the different areas and the back garden is impressive in side also everything is there dog frendly all things for your dog etc ##### Christine B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue P. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stansbury stunner A stunning property in a stunning location. Great for our family of four plus our Labrador. House well appointed and clean. Gorgeous combustion fire for cold winter evenings. ##### Sue P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Staying at Sammy's Retreat This house and property is very clean, neat and tidy without being precious. It is comfortable and the layout is good. The back garden is delightful and there is space for everyone to find a comfy corner, including the dog. ##### Jane H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda L. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect seaside getaway Sammy’s retreat is exactly that! A perfectly presented home with absolutely everything you could possibly need for a family getaway a stones throw from the beach. The property was exceptionally clean, with very comfortable beds and furnishings. There are loads of movies, books, games and toys for furry friends. We had a really relaxing stay and enjoyed lovely walks along the beach into town everyday and sitting on the beautiful deck reading.with great communication. ##### Melinda L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fay v. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pets Very nice outdoor areas. Lounge very low for elderly people. Great to be able to take dogs ##### Fay v. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie G. Mar 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise beach house We had a lovely time staying at Sammy’s retreat. The garden was a lovely surprise like a lost forest and it seemed like we were somewhere else. Our pooch Tilly loved exploring the garden. Wish we stayed longer but had to come back to reality. Will book again soon. ##### Connie G. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam C. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week Three of us (includes our border collie!) had a great week staying at Sammy’s. We were lucky with the weather and explored the southern Yorke Peninsula. The property was really good. Exactly as advertised. Even though it was winter we were warm inside with the heating. Outside the fire and BBQ were very welcome. Stansbury was great to visit. Food at the Dalrymple Hotel was excellent. Happy to recommend the property. ##### Adam C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie S. Apr 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Every thing you need for a great stay.. Great holiday house. Close to beach. ##### Jamie S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina D. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Nice and quite, close to surrounding areas, nice neighbours. ##### Tina D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NATALIE T. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! Our 2nd Christmas here & wont be our last! This place is amazing. Clean & feels like home. ##### NATALIE T. 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