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The Ark—Ocean Views & Coastal Ease

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Step out to the balcony and take in endless ocean blues stretching toward the horizon.
Gather in the living area where two comfortable lounges invite you to settle in for a movie or board games with your group.
Drift into the afternoon in the hammock, waves rolling below and sea air all around you.
When the sea breeze turns cool, the games room becomes your go-to for fun and friendly rivalry.
Arrive to your coastal haven perched above Knights Beach, where sea air and relaxed living begin the moment you step inside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Port Elliot, SA
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Knights Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elliot Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ark—Ocean Views & Coastal Ease

Designed for effortless coastal living, this spacious waterfront home brings warmth, comfort, and connection to every stay. Timber-lined interiors and lofty ceilings create a relaxed, lodge-like ambience, while wide windows frame the ever-changing beauty of Knights Beach and the bay beyond.

Downstairs, the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area forms the social heart of the home. A slow-combustion wood heater adds cosy charm in cooler months, while the ocean views invite you to simply pause and unwind. Sink into the comfortable lounge for a movie night, or watch waves roll in through the picture window. The adjoining kitchen is fully equipped for easy meal prep, with an oven, cooktop, dishwasher, full-sized fridge, and coffee pod machine with pods supplied. Gather around the dining table for relaxed family dinners or long, sunlit lunches after a morning by the shore.

Upstairs, a second lounge on the landing offers a peaceful retreat for reading or conversation, opening directly onto a wide balcony where the sea stretches out before you. Enjoy morning coffee as the light rises over the water or evening drinks as the sun dips behind the horizon.

Outdoors, generous decks and verandahs encourage time spent in the sea air. Pick fresh herbs from the garden, fire up the BBQ, or sway gently in the hammock as the coastal breeze drifts through. A separate games room adds a playful touch, with table tennis, casual seating, and space for friendly competition—perfect for keeping the holiday spirit alive on lazy afternoons or rainy days.

Four bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility for families and groups. Three are set within the main house, each styled with relaxed coastal tones and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The fourth is a self-contained studio at the rear, complete with cooling, its own ensuite and sitting area—ideal for grandparents, teenagers, or guests seeking extra privacy. With three bathrooms across the home, everyone can move easily throughout the day.

Additional conveniences include laundry facilities, off-street parking, fast Wi-Fi, and Netflix for effortless downtime.

Please bring your own beach towels.

One well-behaved, non-shedding dog may be allowed with prior approval ($75 pet fee applies). Sorry, no puppies under one year.

For safety reasons, this home is best suited for guests with children aged five and over, due to internal stairs and balcony railings.
Checkout: 10:00 am
No smoking
No parties or events

Please treat the our home as if it were your own. Kindly leave the property in a tidy condition upon departure. Unexpected additional cleaning cost will be forwarded to you.

$200AUD cleaning/deodorising fee charged if guest is found to have been smoking in the property.

CHECK OUT: Check out strictly at 10AM. Additional charges will be incurred for our cleaners time if not vacant upon their arrival. We charge $30AUD for the first 30 minutes, and $60AUD for every 30-minutes after this.

LOST KEYS/LOCKOUTS: Please keep the property key with you all the time during your stay. Lost key/emergency key delivery charges will be $180AUD plus key replacement fee or cost of a locksmith.

LOST PROPERTY: For any items left behind - the host will hold the item for a maximum of 30 days from check-out date after which time they will be considered abandoned and disposed of or donated. During the 30 day collection period, collection can be arranged by way of the guest providing a prepaid postage bag to a supplied address or the item can be collected in person at an agreed time and location.

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About the area

Port Elliot

Located in Port Elliot, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pullen Island Conservation Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve.
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Port Elliot, SA

What's nearby

  • Green Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knights Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Elliot Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boomer Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Middleton Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to book, very clear instructions and great communication from hosts. House was very comfortable and had all the needed amenities. Highly Recommend and great location too !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

j j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal set up for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a excellent house to stay in with extended family. Lots of space to spread out and great for kids with plenty of games, beach toys and sports gear. The location was amazing- 30 sec walk to the beautiful cliff top walk and close to main street, shops and cafes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Hi Claire, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad the house was a great fit for your extended family and that everyone enjoyed the space, games, and nearby beach walks. It’s lovely to hear you made the most of the fantastic location too. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Hometime South Australia Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location

Pet friendly and the location enabled the family (including dog) to walk everywhere for coffee, pub food, restaurants and the spectacular beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The arc

Great house in amazing location. Comfortable and homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kerryn

Very relaxing, 3 bathrooms wonderful, fun , cosy beach house , close to walks, beach and caffèsOwners were very helpful with replying promptly and answering questions . Thankyou for a lovely Easter
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
Thank you Andrew for staying with us. We are pleased you enjoyed yourselves and we welcome you back again anytime. Kind regards, Kim and Barry Take A Break Holiday Rentals
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, fun house

The Ark is a great house for a family beach holiday. You really can’t beat the location, being an easy walk from Horseshoe Bay, Knights Beach and Boomer Beach, not to mention the varied eateries of Port Elliot - do try to get to the bakery before 11am to avoid the queues! We enjoyed wonderful sunsets from the balcony, fun games of ping pong, and the kids enjoyed having their own space (incl separate bathroom) upstairs. Lots of room for everyone, and well equipped with games, books, DVDs and CDs. Thoroughly recommend, looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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