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Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Step from the lawn onto your private pontoon for an early paddle across the glassy lake.
Cook with ease in the bright kitchen, fully equipped for your holiday catering with premium appliances and ample bench space.
Share long lunches or evening meals around the timber dining table with lake views as your backdrop.
Sink into soft coastal tones and watch the lake shimmer through wide glass doors.
Fire up the BBQ and let the evening unfold with views stretching across the calm water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Encounter Bay, SA
  • Place, Encounter Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bluff
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay

This lakefront retreat captures the essence of coastal South Australia, where soft light, open design, and calm water views set an easy rhythm from the moment you arrive. Sunlight streams through generous windows, highlighting the home’s natural tones, layered textures, and contemporary coastal styling.

The upstairs living area frames sweeping views across the lake—an inviting space to slow down and let the stillness of the bay set the pace for the day. The adjoining kitchen is fully equipped with quality stainless-steel appliances and thoughtful touches, from a Nespresso machine for slow mornings to wine glasses ready for sunset drinks. Share meals around the eight-seater dining table, or take them outside to the balcony for casual barbecues and evening breezes.

Downstairs, a relaxed second living area provides space for everyone to unwind, opening directly to the outdoors. The fenced backyard leads to the water’s edge, where sun loungers and a private pontoon invite paddleboarding, fishing, or quiet moments beside the lake.

Four bedrooms comfortably sleep eight guests. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a king bed, while the second bedroom features a queen. A family bathroom with a bath, shower, and separate water closet completes this level. Downstairs, a further queen bedroom and one with two singles—convertible to a king on request—are served by a modern second bathroom.

With split-system heating and cooling, a full laundry, and off-street parking, the home blends comfort with coastal ease—perfectly positioned close to the beach yet peacefully removed from the bustle of Victor Harbor.

Two stand-up paddleboards are available for guest use during your stay. For safety, they are secured when not in use and can only be accessed with a code, which will be provided once a liability waiver has been signed. Guests are responsible for any damage incurred, and all use of the boards is entirely at their own risk.
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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkout: 10:00 am No smoking No parties or events Please treat the our home as if it were your own.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Encounter Bay

Located in Encounter Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kent Reserve and West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve, while South Australian Whale Centre and Encounter Coast Discovery Centre are cultural highlights. Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve are also worth visiting.
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Encounter Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Encounter Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kent Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Bluff - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Port Willunga Beach - 40 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boulevard Cafe on the lake - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Bay House—Lakefront Escape at Encounter Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve. Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead and The Bluff are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Alan F.

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

Home away from home

Great location. Roomy and spotlessly clean. Very modern furnishings and comfortable bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Attila H.

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

Lakefront gem

OMG, this holiday home ticks all the boxes. Jaw-dropping location with direct lake access and gorgeous sunsets, touch of luxury everywhere, spotless cleanliness throughout. We'll definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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