Title: Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/42598267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/f0a6806a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/5b365c10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/135fe9c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484062/f5c97066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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 ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111470000/111465500/111465440/aae0caf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Log Cabin - 2 Scenic View Drive, Second Valley Second Valley - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=111465440&PinnedHotelID=111465440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116223100/116223051/eb4f0c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grundy Getaway - 8 Grundy Street SECOND VALLEY - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=116223051&PinnedHotelID=116223051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33390000/33387900/33387851/7488f150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Retreat by the Beach | Normanville Normanville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 225 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=33387851&PinnedHotelID=33387851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70866200/70866104/bf06c905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR Hilltop Getaway – Games, Ocean Views, Wi-Fi, Parking, Sleeps 14, Pizza Oven & More Wirrina Cove - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=70866104&PinnedHotelID=70866104&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65510000/65501200/65501138/25b08890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort + privacy near magical Second Valley beach. 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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 - Lady Bay Vineyard - 11 min drive - 16.6 km - Links Lady Bay Golf Course - 14 min drive - 18.8 km - Normanville Beach - 14 min drive - 18.5 km - Kangaroo Island Sealink - 17 min drive - 23.6 km - Carrickalinga Beach - 19 min drive - 23.6 km ### Restaurants - ‪Heysens Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wirrina Cove Holiday Park - ‬7 min drive - ‪Leonards Mill - ‬2 min drive - ‪lenards mill second valley - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Second Valley Holiday House Close to Beach located? > Set in Second Valley, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Springs Road Forest Reserve, Normanville Beach, and Links Lady Bay Golf Course. Carrickalinga Beach and Blowhole Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## 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 9.2 ### 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) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 69 8 - Good 34 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### DENISE W. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was ok. Good position for travelling around. Outside area would be so much better if undercover, as it rained constantly one day. If decking was covered, so much better ! Games room was excellent for the kids ##### DENISE W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### Emily P. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay by the beach We had a fantastic time. Close to beach and playground. Second valley beach is beautiful. House well appointed with everything we needed for our holiday ##### Emily P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KATE M., South Australia Sep 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Great family house. Well thought out and easy and comfy to stay in. The play room out the back is a big bonus and being so close to the beach is perfect. Lovely quiet street and just a lovely place to stay. ##### KATE M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt S. Jul 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Had a great time ##### Matt S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia G. Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Love the property ##### Tonia G. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 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 #### Rosemarrie H. Feb 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second Valley Fabulous accomodation Thank you grant for a easy and early check in Will be back ##### Rosemarrie H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry S. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks! We love Second Valley! ##### Barry S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina H., Adelaide Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Gorgeous little beach getaway, teens and I had an amazingly relaxing break. Hosts had provided everything needed and info about what wasn’t included to make it a perfect short getaway at one of the best beaches in SA. After talking to locals, and experiencing it firsthand, can confirm this is a great quiet corner of Second Valley. ##### Katrina H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francine S. Jan 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Wonderful! Such a beautiful property. Kitchen was well equipped, very clean and convenient location. The games room was great too for the kids, also our dog loved it. Thanks for such a great home. I’m ##### Francine S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023