Title: `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi - 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 # \`Islander Escape\` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for \`Islander Escape\` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi ![Outdoor dining - `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76483400/76483349/40acb4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76483400/76483349/c9701cf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76483400/76483349/aeabcf0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76483400/76483349/61e5639a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi (Encounter Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76483400/76483349/d2140a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Islander Escape offers the perfect haven on the south coast. With a private jetty, spend your days swimming and playing with kayaks or unwind in the undercover outdoor entertainment area. Encounter Bay is just a 5-minute walk away for beach activities, and quality amenities like gas BBQs add to your comfort. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - 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. ### \`Islander Escape\` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi Islander Escape is your piece of paradise on the south coast. Complete with a private jetty you can spend your days swimming and playing with the kayaks or reading a book from the undercover outdoor entertainment area. Perfect for families and small groups, Islander Escape overlooks CM Thorpe Reserve, a kids playground and a sandy access point to the Lake. Encounter Bay is a convenient 5 minute walk away where you can swim and play at the beach and stop by the iconic Yilki store for a coffee. The property has quality queen beds in 3 bedrooms and 2 single beds in the 4th room that is perfect for kids. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe. We also have a porta cot that can be set up for infants. Our guests also get to enjoy our kayaks and life jackets. There is an undercover outdoor entertaining area so you can spend the day eating and playing on (and in!) the water. We also provide a gas BBQ for those classic barbies on a summers day. We like to provide our guests with quality linen / bedding / bath towels included within the cleaning cost – we do this so you can just arrive and unwind. We hope this little addition makes your holiday more enjoyable. Please note Islander Escape is on a quiet residential street and we respect our neighbours. Please also note that life jackets must be worn while on the lake and children need to be supervised at all times. Our guests swim at their own risk. Also note that we have no parties, pets or smoking policy. Islander Escape is located in Encounter Lakes, a residential area. Parking in drive way and on road side Important note: A security bond will be required for your stay. The bond will be refunded in full within 7 days of checkout, subject to the property being left in good condition. • No smoking • No parties or events • No pets • Check-in is 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM PLEASE NOTE: This is a quiet building, perfect to relax and enjoy, so please no loud noise & no parties. Quiet Hours are between: 11PM and 8AM. We are in constant contact with the surrounding neighbours who will let us know if there is any disturbances. NO SMOKING: Strictly NO smoking inside, on the balcony or in any outside areas. PENALTIES: If any damage is caused, smoking takes place or there is evidence of a party there may a financial penalty plus we will request the repair costs plus the extra cleaning costs. If a guest coming in needs to be moved to another property due to the damage or smell of smoke still being present, we will also request the cost of that nights stay. Please respect these rules. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - 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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 119776 ## 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-35.56970%2C138.60200&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p9mesf8wYJcZqk726KWzfatxDQU=) Encounter Bay, SA #### What's nearby - Encounter Bay \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Kent Reserve \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - The Bluff \- 8 min drive \- 3.4 km - Kangaroo Island Sealink \- 40 min drive \- 69.8 km - Port Willunga Beach \- 40 min drive \- 55.1 km #### Getting around - Victor Harbor Station - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hotel Victor - ‬5 min drive - ‪Victor Ice Creamery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi? ### What time is check-out at `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi? ### Where is `Islander Escape` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## \`Islander Escape\` - Private Jetty - Kayaks - Family Friendly - Wifi 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy E. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location on lake Lovely clean comfortable place with everything we needed. Our kids loved the kayaks and watching the fish. Great location close to everything. We loved our stay and want to go back in Summer ##### Amy E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren c. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Spot Lovely little spot overlooking the lake. Very clean and all the facilities you need. Ideal for the two of us but enough room and bedrooms to bring back the grandchildren another time. ##### Darren c. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need A great place for a quiet family holiday. Everything you could need in one place. Clean, well stocked and beautiful waterfront home with plenty to do. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabby K. Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Islander Escape is perfect for families, young and old. The Islander Escape is located in a quiet street right on the lake. The property is clean and tidy and has everything you need, including kayaks. Away from busy Victor Harbor if you want some R&R with lake views. Great for young and old. ##### Gabby K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob H. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accomodation on the waterfront. Had a lovely stay with the family. Plenty of room and great access to the waterfront. We kayaked everyday. House was very clean and well set up. Recommended. ##### Bob H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Clean and spacious with beautiful surroundings. A quiet spot to get away with the family and spend time together. Playing in the water or relaxing on the deck. Plenty of options for all the family ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### simon f. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Escape! Excellent. We had everything we required. Quiet neighbourhood. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. ##### simon f. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne J. Mar 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in Encounter Bay. We'll be back. Group of friends staying for a few days. Beautiful spacious house. Beautiful water outlook. Struggled communicating with the property manager to get answers to questions. Email communications seemed automated. Clear instructions.. very easy to access. ##### Dianne J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lewis S. Nov 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Islander Escape Only stayed for a weekend but we wish we could have stayed longer. Modern home in a great location. Kayaks provided to take out on the lake. Host was accommodating with our travel schedule. Would certainly stay again. ##### Lewis S. 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