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Lincoln Beach Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sleaford, SA
  • Place, Lincoln National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tinah Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Ellis Wreck Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Lincoln, SA (PLO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lincoln Beach Retreat

Formerly known as Sleaford Bay Retreat, Lincoln Beach Retreat is located 22km south of Port Lincoln (15min drive). A unique position offering spectacular views nestled on the edge of Sleaford Bay, Sleaford Mere and Lincoln National Park .
Only a few minutes walk to Mary Ellis Wreck Beach, Port Lincoln's closest surf beach. Local wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, emus and an array of bird life.
Whale watching during Jul/Aug/Sep, Southern Right Whales migrate to the shores of Sleaford Bay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sleaford

Located in Sleaford, this holiday home is near the bay. Lincoln National Park and Sleaford Mere Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nautilus Art Centre and Glen Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Sleaford, SA

What's nearby

  • Lincoln National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleaford Mere Conservation Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tinah Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mary Ellis Wreck Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Lincoln Racecourse - 18 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Lincoln, SA (PLO) - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lincoln Beach Retreat?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lincoln Beach Retreat on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lincoln Beach Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lincoln Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lincoln Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lincoln Beach Retreat located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tinah Beach and Lincoln National Park. Sleaford Mere Conservation Park and Mary Ellis Wreck Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had such a great time at this magical property! The host is super thoughtful and accommodating. This location is a private sanctuary offering endless hiking opportunities along the coastline and beach, exploring sand dunes, and watching koalas live their best life outside on the deck! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a beautiful location. Great place to unwind. House had everything we needed and it isn’t far to pop into Pt Lincoln for supplies. Beautiful views of the Mere and Wreck Beach. Observing the koala visits were a highlight. Look forward to my next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Stunning location

Great accommodation in a stunning location. It was also great to meet the local koala that visited on the balcony late at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

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

Wonderful spot

Beautiful tranquil spot. The views are panoramic. The peace is unparalleled
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Anita is highly recommended as a guest for any future stays. She was excellent at communicating and left the place clean and tidy. We would be happy to have her back anytime. Thank you for being a wonderful guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Absolutely loved it!

Location is amazing and house very well equipped for our group of five. Our host promptly replied to any queries we had during our stay. We all loved our week and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
We highly recommended Michelle as a guest for any future stays. She was excellent at communicating and left the place clean and tidy. We would be happy to have her back anytime. Thank you for being a wonderful guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great House and Location

Loved the stay, loved the house. Just a quick not BBQ out of gas
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Stunning setting and property

Walk along the beach, climb the sand hills or just sit and watch the wildlife.Stunning views of privacy. The perfect place to chill or enjoythe National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
I highly recommend hosting David at your Airbnb. They were great guests who left our retreat clean and tidy. They would be an ideal guest for any host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNE L.

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

Highly recommend property

Amazing property, clean and tidy, and the views are breath taking. Many hours enjoyed walking along the beach, climbing sand dunes, whale watching and watching the friendly Koloa all without even hoping into the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Fabulous location, twitcher paradise

Our second stay, and hopefully not our last. Divine location, comfortable house with everything you could need. Happy that the local koala showed up for the last evening to say hello (and the next morning to say goodbye) Thanks Thomas, looking forward to our next stay already
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue d.

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

Perfect

Just had the most wonderful time. So much to do in this area. Fishing, beach walking, climbing the sand dunes, enjoying the koalas, enjoying the views. A very comfortable house with a good selection of pantry goods provided. Thomas always responded quickly to communication. Highly recommend this holiday house😀
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Best views we have ever had in a rental

We were stunned when we walked into the home and saw the panoramic view before us. This home is on the top of a hill, and unless you really look for it, you only see water, trees and sand dunes out of windows. The master bedroom, kitchen and living room, and outdoor living area all have fantastic views. This house was perfectly sited and designed to bring the outdoors in.The house had everything we needed to make our own meals.The resident koala was on the porch everyday, as well as it's friend who visited one day. If you hear noises on the roof, it's probably the koala. :-)The owner was quick to respond to messages and we felt we had everything we needed.The property is about 20 minutes from Port Lincoln, and that was perfect. Close enough to run in for a meal or groceries, but far enough away that we felt we were in an untouch remote part of South Australia.We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh T.

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

Brilliant house and location

Fantastic house in lovely location with inspiring and relaxing views. Added bonus is the friendly wildlife that visits regularly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great Holiday

This property is better than advertised. We stayed 8 days and it was wonderful. The location is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Our holiday

Had a great time. Very comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

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

Wow

As soon as you open that door and hear the soft music playing and that view just smacks you in the face you are sucked in. I absolutely love staying here , this holiday was my bday request all a wanted for my bday was another holiday here. The koala,ocean ,sand dunes, comfy furniture and seafood shop down the road it's perfect. Thomas is wonderful to communicate with. Thankyou for allowing people to enjoy this house and thankyou for making my bday that bit more special.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Sleaford serenity

What an amazing location. So peaceful, amazing view. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean s.

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

Beutiful wilderness stay

Such a wonderful place to stay immersed in nature on a pristine coastline .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Amazing Setting

A magical setting with amazing views of the rugged coastline. Good place to view native animals including the resident koala
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID M.

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

Fun in the sand

Had a great 5 day stay in Sleaford. The house was in a perfect location next to beach and cliffs for walking, surfing, fishing and off-roading. What a view from the deck. The house was really well heated for a winter break. Beds really comfortable and wifi tv etc all great for keeping in touch while in the wilds!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

A stunning location and view

This was a fantastic house to get away from the bustle and gives you the space to breathe. The sounds of the ocean stream in throughout the day to give you a sense of peace.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana A.

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

Perfect spot!

We loved our stay! The location is amazing, loved waking up and having a coffee at the veranda enjoying the amazing view. The house is well equipped and we had everything we needed. The Koala visit was a high point for the kids. Port Lincoln is a paradise, we are definitely thinking of returning in the future and I would be more than happy to stay at this property again. Thanks Thomas for allowing us to stay at your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milda F.

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

Fantastic location with great views and accommodation that was luxury and comfortable

Our little family thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING Lincoln Beach Retreat offered. The bonus Koala visitor was amazing and the location and proximity to tourist attractions and things to explore we tried to take full advantage of. Listening to the roar of the sea was never tiresome and we will definitely return as we have yet to explore the EP completely. Wonderful place to stay Thomas we truly loved our getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Best place we've ever stayed!

I've stayed in a lot of fancy rental homes in my time and this takes the cake. So spacious, so relaxing, and views beyond your imagination. We woke up to a koala perched on the verandah looking at us, with a vista of the national park and beaches behind her. A real Aussie slice of paradise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamar S.

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

Great place to stay

Owner very helpful and great communication. Koala very friendly and regular visitor to balcony. Lovely views. Loved the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnny c.

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

Sensational Sleaford

From the moment you walk in you get a sense of ease. perfect views, greeted by a southern wright whale literally waving at us from the balcony! Heating was excellent! kitchen utensils all there, no need to pack anything. Plenty fridge space for all the fish we caught. Quiet peaceful place. Lots of birds and wildlife. Whilst writing this , we wish we could be back there. Next time we will book it for longer, we stayed 5 nights, couple more would be great, No complaints whats so ever. Maybe a recycle bin would be good for all our recyclables! And maybe perhaps a outdoor balcony heater in working order would be nice, but thats a first world problem. Enjoy Sleaford bay retreat, WE DID!

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