Title: Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach - 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 # Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach Family-friendly vacation home in Second Valley ## Photo gallery for Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach ![Beach - Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach (Second Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/42598267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach (Second Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/a60e37e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach (Second Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/5b365c10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach (Second Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/65c644c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach (Second Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/e795ad1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Clare's Cottage is a haven in Second Valley, boasting a large decking area and spacious garden with outdoor shower. Enjoy the kids' separate games room with TV lounge, table tennis table and more. This family-friendly beachside cottage offers an open-plan living area, well-equipped kitchen and comfortable sleeping quarters for 8 people. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach Clare's Cottage is a family friendly beachside cottage, situated in Second Valley with only a 400 metre flat walk to the beach. It has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 8 people comfortably in 2 Queen Sized beds and 4 single bunk beds. It has a large decking area with table and chairs. There is a spacious garden with outdoor shower and a large separate games room for the kids including pool table, T.V. lounge, Table tennis table and other games. Open plan living area and well equipped kitchen with microwave, under bench oven and hotplates, Nespresso coffee machine, and all the cooking appliances needed. Lounge area has a lovely fireplace place , T.V. and a blu ray player. Dining area has 8 person table and chairs. The house has a reverse cycle airconditioner in the lounge area. The bathroom has a shower and a full size bath with separate toilet and there is a separate laundry with a washing machine. The house situated in a quiet street that is just a short walk to beach that takes you past the childrens playground to the Jetty Store for that litre of milk, coffee or newspaper, bait for the days fishing off the jetty. Or a short drive to Normanville or Yankalilla which has supermarkets, bakeries, cafes, and numerous shops. Plenty of off street parking, with room to park your boat or caravan and pet friendly Linen - BYO Linen. Pillows and Doonas provided. Second Valley is an amazingly protected beach for swimming complete with great snorkeling, jetty fishing, steep coastal cliffs and bush walks ,old boat sheds and fascinating scenery and geological formations help make Second Valley unforgettable. Located 91 kilometres south of Adelaide, Second Valley is divided into two parts - the old mill on the main road and, down the valley to the sea, a tiny coastal port reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village. Second valley is ideal as a Kangaroo Island stopover only 15 mins drive from the ferry or 20 mins from Deep Creek Conservation Park with its spectacular scenery and bushwalks. A short drive to several stunning golf courses and plenty more to see and do. The location of Clare's Cottage is fantastic - within an easy 100m walk there is a convenience store, playground, beach and historic jetty. Pets are welcome, however the property is fenced but not secure. Directions Second Valley is about 91km's South of Adelaide, or about 1.5 hours drive. You can follow Main South Road all the way from the CBD to Second Valley and on the way you will pass through some of the fine districts that make the Fleurieu Peninsula so spectacular - McLaren Vale, famous for its' wines, Willunga and the Farmers Markets, Yankalilla, Normanville and then following the road right alongside the ocean you will come to Second Valley and turn off at Leonards Mill. Continue down Finiss Vale Drive. Turn right at Catlow Rd and then left onto Grundy St and Clare's Cottage is number 4 on the left hand side. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis - Golfing 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573100/33573033/126a1851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deep Creek Homestead Deep Creek National Park - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=33573033&PinnedHotelID=33573033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69766200/69766187/2854c3eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa 94, South Shores Resort, Normanville - Stunning Villa – great location! 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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 Second Valley Holiday House Beach Second Valley Holiday Beach Second Valley Holiday House Second Valley House Close To Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach Second Valley Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach Private vacation home ## About the area Second Valley is home to this vacation home. Lady Bay Vineyard and Links Lady Bay Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Springs Road Forest Reserve and Talisker Conservation Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Second Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Second-Valley.dx3000438207) [View more Vacation homes in Second Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Second-Valley-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000438207-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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-35.51421%2C138.21942&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5bMsquU6boZm-RLAUVIODiicLzk=) Second Valley, SA ### What's nearby - ![Normanville Beach featuring signage, general coastal views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975793626/dbbefb69-082f-4509-9a2a-71faf7ca09dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Normanville Beach 18 min drive \- 18.5 km - Congeratinga Forest Reserve 13 min drive \- 20.7 km - Lady Bay Vineyard 15 min drive \- 16.6 km - Links Lady Bay Golf Course 18 min drive \- 18.8 km - Kangaroo Island Sealink 21 min drive \- 23.6 km ### Restaurants - lenards mill second valley 2 min drive - Heysens Restaurant 9 min drive - Leonards Mill 2 min drive - Wirrina Cove Holiday Park 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach? ### What time is check-out at Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach? ### Where is Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 73 8 - Good 34 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda C. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of bedrooms and the shed with the pool and table tennis for the kids was a bonus Great short walk to the gorgeous beach, lots for the kids to do. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended! Fantastic Place with Plenty of room and great location Fantastic stay, plenty of space and the location was great. ##### Michael P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Perfect house in great location Had a blast here! Great house with everything you need to keep both the young, old and pets happy We’ll be back!! ##### Sarah S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carmel L. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax at Second Valley A comfortable and well equipped holiday home. Good for a family stay. Easy walk to the beach. ##### Carmel L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa R. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach getaway Good property. Close to the beach. Games room a bonus but a bit hot. Enjoyable stay. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### robyn m. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good location near beach House was clean and plenty of space ##### robyn m. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa B. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved our stay! Thank you for a great weekend away. We had a great time. The house was tidy and well equiped. The kids loved the shed with all the activities available and the short walk to the beach was perfect distance for the kids! ##### Alissa B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristine m. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second valley holiday The house was well situated, clean and tidy, we enjoyed our little holiday there. Would stay again and would recommend this holiday house. ##### kristine m. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Magali G. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little time away Easy to find, clean and short walk to beach. Kids had fun with game area and dog enjoyed exploring yard. ##### Magali G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie v. Feb 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Very comfortable with cool games room out the back. Great spot! Close to the beautiful beach and jetty. Had a great time. Definitely going back. ##### Julie v. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark A. Jan 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well appointed Shack! Great location, very homely feel and all the things you need to be comfortable. We’ll fenced our dog enjoyed laying on the deck relaxing while we enjoyed evening meals outside. Short walk to the beach and Jetty, great place to visit and fish/swim/ recharge 😊 ##### Mark A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie K. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter retreat We took a friend there for a birthday getaway in July. A very comfortable stay with plenty of fun had in the games room playing table tennis and pool when it was wet outdoors. Having a cosy wood fire in the evenings was a nice way to stay warm. ##### Katie K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shari K. May 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great weekend away Nice property. Great house and amenities. Had everything we needed, games shed was a great addition. Unfortunately the property needs some maintenance and a deep clean. ##### Shari K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family retreat Beautiful beach house in walking distance to the most gorgeous beach. The house runs on rainwater, so there are signs everywhere to be mindful of water usage. There is a washing machine, but not really usable given the water situation. Awesome games room to keep teens and adults entertained! Lovely relaxed property. ##### Sarah P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gail W. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location In great location, lots of room with extras in shed. The only let down was it needed a proper clean and there wasn't any complementary anything like tea, coffee, bodywash. You need to take everything. gave it a once-over as soon as i arrived ##### Gail W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Josephine O., Adelaide SA Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious house close to beach Nice house with 3 good bedrooms. Good kitchen and bathroom. No extras at all so bring everything, especially cleaning and soap pump. Unfortunately the front garden and driveeay were an overgrown mess and cover picture not what we saw. The bin was very smelly for at least three days. We left the house very clean. ##### Josephine O. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinaldo S. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had very good time in the property, the beds are really comfy and the kitchen is well equipped. Kids love the playing area and adults too. ##### Reinaldo S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renata H. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place It is a lovely place to stay. ##### Renata H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne K. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful beach house. Great entertainment area. Perfectly suited to our needs.Highly recommended ##### Suzanne K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melina P. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing getaway Lovely place to stay ##### Melina P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### robyn m. Feb 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location plenty of room and facilities- had a good stay ##### robyn m. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia G. Jan 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay We love the house nice and clean very open it a great house ##### Tonia G. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter G. Feb 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay well located, 2 min walk to store and 4 min walk to beach. clean and family friendly. ##### Peter G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aggie K., Adelaide Jan 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location , walking distance to the beach Lovely house, beach next door ##### Aggie K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue M. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Has everything you need for a short break away ##### Sue M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023