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The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot

Family-friendly holiday home in Port Elliot

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10222 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Elliot, SA
  • Place, Boomer Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Knights Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elliot Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the area

Port Elliot

A family-friendly stay in Port Elliot awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Boomer Beach and Knights Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This pet-friendly holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Port Elliot holiday home include Port Elliot Beach and Horseshoe Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Boomer Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knights Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Green Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 10 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salt - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Siam Seaside - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot

Spacious 2 storey home in central Port Elliot
Easy walk to beaches, cafes, shops and pubs
Free unlimited high-speed WiFi
Bedroom 1 with King bed downstairs with ensuite bathroom
Bedrooms 2 & 3 with Queen beds upstairs
Bedroom 4 with 2 Single beds
2 additional single floor mattresses available as required
Bed linen and towels provided (BYO beach towels)
2 separate living areas
Extensive all-weather outdoor entertaining with BBQ
Secure pet-friendly rear yard with lawn (please see rules re: pets below)
Fully ducted and zoned reverse cycle Air-conditioning
Fully equipped kitchen with Miele dishwasher, microwave, full sized fridge and freezer
2.5 bathrooms
Plenty of secure off-street parking
Upstairs games room with pool table, cards and board games and and mini fridge to keep your drinks handy
Wonderful for large families or groups
Come, relax and enjoy!

House Rules
No smoking permitted on the property.
Please respect the check-in and check-out times.
No parties or events
All guests must be registered - access to bedrooms and linen supply is dependent on the number of guests in your booking.

Regarding the 2 floor mattresses available - we are happy to provide the linen for these beds if there are more than 8 guests, however, guests will need to make up these beds and place the mattresses in an area of the home suitable to your needs, eg. upstairs games room, 4th bedroom.

YOUNG CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES WHILE UPSTAIRS.

PETS
Your well behaved, house trained pet is welcome, however please note the following:
Pets are not permitted in bedrooms or on the furniture at any time.
Please do not place your pet's bedding on carpeted areas.
There is access to the secure yard via doggy door.
You must clean up thoroughly after your pet or additional charges may apply.
Pets are not to be left unattended at the property if they become distressed eg. excessive barking or destructive behaviours.
BBQ must be cleaned prior to departure or additional charges may apply.

Thank you for respecting our much loved family holiday home - we sincerely appreciate it!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,390 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please thoroughly wash & put away dishes / unload dishwasher
Please Log Out of your personal streaming services on the TVs
Ensure Air conditioner, fans and heaters are switched off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Additional conditions apply re: pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Young children must be fully supervised upstairs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

Yep, The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot is a short 8-minute walk from Boomer Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, sailing and fishing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

No, The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot?

There is a golf course next to The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot.

Reviews

The Sandcastle - Family Entertainer - Pets Welcome - Central Port Elliot Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely venue and a very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend to turn 18

The house was absolutely perfect for my self, my husband and our grown up children to celebrate our youngest daughter’s 18th. The many activities and the variety of spaces catered for everyone’s needs. Everything we needed was at our fingertips - a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Very clean and well appointed holiday home

We had a lovely long weekend stay at The Sandcastle. The house was spotlessly clean, very well appointed with nothing else needed, with very comfortable beds and couches. We had a relaxing time- even our fur babies enjoyed the yard. The host was very attentive, responding to our queries quickly. We highly recommend staying at The Sandcastle - plenty of room for everyone. 5
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandcastle stay…

The property had everything we could ever need as a family including space for everyone and plenty of games and things to do.. We even made use of some of the wetsuits at the property for our teens.. Clear instruction's on how to use anything and everything throughout the property and what to do if anything went wrong.. Beds were so comfy and all linen and towels provided which helped with space in our car when packing.. We really did feel very spoilt compared to other properties we have stayed in. The only negative was a cranky neighbour complaining when our teenage girls were playing an excited game of table tennis and listening to music between 2030-2100pm one night and unfortunately it did dampen the rest of the night and in turn kept us from using the shed for the rest of the holiday.. Lucinda was very apologetic and we totally understand they are stuck in between a rock and a hard place, but plans to line the shed should solve the problem for all.. Overall The Sandcastle was the perfect holiday home.. !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you could need and such a lovely host

We had such a lovely family stay here. The personal touches from the host, Lucinda, were so appreciated and she is so accommodating. And great communication. So much to do. Kids loved the games room plus the upstairs area. Beds were comfortable, great fire pit. Just wonderful and would stay again. Everything you could need and definitely felt like a home rather than a house. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Absolutely Fabulous”

We chose The Sandcastle for our annual family getaway with our daughters and their partners and one 10 year old granddaughter. Everyone appreciated the space, comfort and activities available to enjoy in this lovely clean, spacious, bright and welcoming home. Communication with the host was easy and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Port Elliot getaway

Stayed for 3 nights in this great house, lots of space and perfect location , in walking distance to shops, cafes and horse shoe bay. Games room to entertain all ages. Thanks Lucinda, you have thought of everything, with all the extra homely touches. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels like home

Excellent property. Exceptionally clean and tidy. Our host Lucinda was so lovely and replied quickly to any questions. There is nothing you need to bring except food and clothing as the home has absolutely all you need even down to the finest details - they have thought of everything. Very close to shops and cafes/hotels. Would highly recommend as we will look forward to staying again .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

.........."The Sand Castle" at Port Elliot........Amazing!!

This place is spot on - what you see, and what's promised is exactly what you get - very well appointed in every aspect - we've stayed in other (very nice) accommodation along that stretch of coast over the years, however "The Sand Castle" was at the next level - we'd definitely go back!!........and our host Lucinda made certain that the process from booking through to departure was seamless - great communication...five stars from us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sumptuous sandcastle!

Oh my goodness the hostess with the mostest Is Lucinda! She simply could not do enough for us! The sandcastle has absolutely EVERYTHING and more that you would want for a gorgeous weekend away with girlfriends Walking distance to the beach and the main st for coffee Thankyou Lucinda- we would love to come back! Xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place you will return to

Our stay was exceptional from the little touches that were there for the two year old fun games for the young adults & the just relaxing time for the older adults, just what we all needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful house and the best location (short walk to Main Street) Communication was excellent. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonora W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent holiday

Everything we needed was available, the property was very spacious, we had a great time, wished we had booked longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Christmas week!

We have just spent a wonderful Christmas week at The Sandcastle. Excellent holiday home with everything you need. Great communication with host. Good location with easy walk into main area of Pt Elliot. Beach access up the hill but an easy walk. Home is well laid out with good areas upstairs and down. Third toilet an extra bonus! Great kitchen with ample crockery/cutlery, pantry cupboard and two door fridge/freezer. Facilities were easy to manage for a disabled and visually impaired adult and her dog. Can highly recommend this holiday home. Thankyou Lucinda for giving us a wonderful Christmas week........the Christmas Tree and lights another bonus!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

Sandcastle is a wonderful property, with lots of space for family and things to explore. We loved the modern decor. We can even play a game of snooker, and there are lots of books to read. The bed and pillow was very comfortable and clean and I could sleep without any problem (I usually have problem sleeping in strange bed). initially, there had been some issues with lighting in some areas but it had been fixed. Lucinda was very helpful and communication was easy. We decided to book in again in December for our families to come in to enjoy the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony & Jude F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend away

Our stay at Sandcastles was fantastic. The home has everything you could want for a weekend getaway. There are cute little instructions for everything, so you're not left wondering where things are or how they work! There's plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds & quality linen & furnishings. The pool table & outdoor area were perfect for relaxing. Lucinda was great to communicate with & explained everything. We were lucky to get a late check-out too. A beautifully presented home away from home 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., LARGS NORTH

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic short break away.

Fantastic house for a break away. Comfortable, clean and has great facilities e.g table tennis, pool table, cards, games etc. Excellent location. 👏
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need/want plus more!

Lucinda was extremely obliging, quick to respond and did all in her power to ensure a pleasant stay. Our teens who were initially reluctant to come, want us to book it again as they had so much healthy fun ( away from screens 👍). But then watched a classic movie later on ,on one of the multiple big screens. Lots of laughs playing Fussball and pool and so good that it's walking distance to the shops and pubs! I have never stayed in such a well equipped place and we've been to many!! It seriously caters from babies to oldies and all in between. Cannot recommend highly enough and already checking the diary to book a stay early next year. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful well equipped property. Great location, highly recommended. They have thought of it all.

Very good. Ideal for an extended family to holiday together. There are games, puzzles, DVDs, outdoor entertaining area. Terrific place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and wonderful location

Stayed here with a few friends for a weekend getaway. The place was lovely and bright, and even though it was large and spacious it had a real homely feel to it. Kitchen was functional and had all the necessary utensils etc. Very generous dining table and a great lounge area with a lot of seating. The upstairs family area was a surprise with a pool table and lots of games and jigsaws to relax with. The place is walking distance to the main strip in Port Elliot and is a nice stroll to the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family property

We had a wonderful time staying here. Lucinda is a wonderful host and the house had everything we could have asked for. The look of excitement on our boys face when we entered the house was enough to tell me it was going to be a very enjoyable stay. There is so much within the house to entertain everyone and so much space. A great house for giving everyone a bit of space, but also multiple wonderful areas for everyone to come together for eating, games, entertainment, etc. Our three days here was a highlight of our South Australia road trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large house in a great location

Sandcastles was a fantastic house only a 5-10 minute walk from the main street of Pt Elliot. Very clean and well appointed with high quality linen and towels. The kitchen had everything and more we needed. Great kitchen and dining area and 2 large living areas. Perfect for 2 families or 4 women on a girls weekend, like us! Lucinda was lovely to deal with and very responsive to messages. Highly recommend. It is right on the main road between Victor to Goolwa though so there is some traffic noise but it didn't bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Girls Weekend

Beautifully appointed property in a great location. Perfect for walks along the beaches (saw dolphins and whales!), delicious local food and coffee, and strolling the picturesque town and shops. Comfy beds, cozy heating, lots of games and books, and a well stocked kitchen. Lovely views across to the hills. Lucinda was super friendly and helpful!! We’ve already decided this is the perfect house for our annual girls trip. Can’t wait to visit in summer too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding destination

This house is fabulous- particularly for a family with teens with free Wifi, two living areas, 4 TVs, pool table, foosball & table tennis- even scooters, bodyboards and wetsuits for the warmer months. It would work just as well for up to 3 couples or a family with young children. So well equipped- more glassware in the kitchen than at our own home! Although on the main road in Port Elliot we were not bothered by traffic noise and ducted heating/cooling makes for a comfortable house all year round. The communication from our host Lucinda was exceptional. The check in and out process was seamless and she was quickly responsive to any questions- not that we needed to ask any during the stay as the hosts had really thought of everything. Added bonus was it was a pet friendly destination complete with a doggy door to the back patio!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022