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Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!

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'Bohemian Beach Bliss' facing Hall street
Front entrance door
Bar
lounge room
lounge room looking towards dining room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!

Located in one of the most popular seaside suburbs, only 5 houses from the Semaphore beach and less than 5 minutes walk to Semaphore Road where there are more than 15 restaurants with as many different cultural cuisines. There are over ten cafes, two supermarkets, one open from 7am to 10pm and a major iconic cinema screening the latest films.
If you enjoy to shop for antics, second hand furniture, retro clothes, records and/or 'opshop' clothes you are in the right place. Between Semaphore and Port Adelaide there are 6 "op shops". There's a retro furnature and homeware warehouse, beautiful gift shops and more!
There are free electric bikes that can be accessed through the Semaphore Library. Locks and helmets are included.
Across the Port River is the historic Port Adelaide. It has guided walks that inform and entertain the participants. There are several art galleries and a variety of bricBrac and "every thing from the past" shops.
If you are more nature orietated enjoy the a cruise down the Port River till you meet the sea. Or you can hire canoes and have tranquility amongst our playful dolphins.
Next to the Birkenhead bridge a market that just about sells everything from 9am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays.
On Sundays from 7am to midday Torrens Island has an open fruit and veg market plus fresh fish sold straight off the boats from the previous night's catch.
'The SA Museum' makes South Australian history fun as well as educational with interactive displays, a life size installation of a typical convict ship that carried convicts to SA after 1836, sound scapes, video, film and more.
Theres shopping at its best in the newly extended and modernised Port Mall Shopping Centre or if you want to venture into the bright lights of the city of Adelaide its only 16 minute express train ride.
If you wish to have the pool area just to yourself it's possible to book it in advance for $100 for the day.
please note there is a $40 fee for each extra guest after 2 however if an extra bedroom is used the $40 fee will be added even if there are only 2 guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pool and stairs so no toddlers. Can be negotiated

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Party fee $7 per person no more than 70 people.

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

$30 per pet a night. Can stay in outside yard only

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

But no smoking inside.

All children from 10 to 17 years must be able to swim. Children under 10 years MUST be with an adult at all times. Pool open hours 9am to 7pm. c

All heating, cooling and inside lights to be off when going out and leaving the accommodation.

Strictly no access to the roof, the back kitchen, shed, garage and other locked back rooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9303169
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 70
Note from host: party fee $7 per person no more than 70 people.
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 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

About the area

Adelaide

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Semaphore, a neighbourhood in Adelaide. Jackalope Studio Gallery and South Australian Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fishermen's Wharf Market and Westfield West Lakes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Adelaide Oval, or consider a night out at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Semaphore, SA

What's nearby

  • The Semaphore Waterslide Complex - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Semaphore Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Semaphore Jetty - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Largs Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Semaphore Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Adelaide Peterhead Station - 12 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exeter Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pilgrim Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Palais Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Semaphore BBQ Chickens - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops! on 18 May 2026 start from AU$252, 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.

Is Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Bohemian Beach Bliss 1 mins walk to the beach and 3 mins to Semaphore shops! located?

Located in Semaphore, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Semaphore Waterslide Complex and Semaphore Jetty. Semaphore Beach and Semaphore Park Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Port Adelaide Peterhead Station is 12 minutes by foot and Port Adelaide Glanville Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nash U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place, perfect location and the place had so much character! We were sick of staying at the same modern looking homes, so to celebrate my best friend's 30th birthday, we whisked her away to this amazing retro wonderland!! We will never forget the night we had, such a unique experience Monica, the host, was absolutely lovely, we had an awesome chat with her, she made us feel right at home and showed us how to use everything before she left 10/10 definitely coming back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review Nash. It's so good when 'Bohemian Beach Bliss' is appreciated for it's different style of interior decorating to most other accommodation. I think it is as described in it's title. You and your friends were a delight to chat with and you left the place so clean and tidy- thank you -much appreciated! I do hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Dog friendly paradise

Thank you MonicaHad a great stay fantastic location and nice to spend time in Semaphore and your place.Till next time stay well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

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

Great location, lovely escape

Easy communication with owner and just as described
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review@ Cheers Monica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

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

Our quirky stay 😎

It was exactly as it was pictured and described & so much more the pool area was a beautiful place to relax and the quirkiness of the properly was so interesting & it’s walking distance to every thing you need & the beach 😊 we will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddy G.

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

Most peaceful place , so pretty , owner was very chilled out and relaxed

Overall would come again, best experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2023
Thank you Maddy! I appreciate you taking the time to write a positive review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariska

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is unique! When you love the 50's/60's, this is the place to stay! Monica is also a really nice, welcoming host. We had a nice time hear, few minutes walk from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shelley A.

Liked: Communication, location

Fun quirky place

This place certainly filled the fun character shown in the photos… the decor is quite quirky. The owner was very helpful and communicated very well, she helped with a couple of queries and very accepting of last minute dog to stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony C.

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

Bohemiam Beach Bliss

Great location, very "retro" I am waiting for tax invoice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Prue L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Big, quirky house right by the beach. Interestingly curated space. Superb location. Could use a good deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Host claimed she didn’t know we were booked in. The house was in disarray when we arrived. Monica was very apologetic and prompt in going to house after photos were sent. She changed sheets and tidied/cleaned to a great standard. The bed in the 3rd room needs to be replaced as is very hard and uncomfortable. It’s a very quirky house. Little touches in the bathroom, a few condiments in the kitchen were appreciated although not used. A bottle of wine was left for us because of the misunderstanding and an offer of a refund (did not accept). House needs a good overhaul.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Yes unfortunately the booking did not appear on my web site, however thankyou for your review. Once again I urge people to read the blurb and look at the accommodation's photos before booking so they won't be disappointed that this is not a modern, ikea furnished, cliche holiday space. A place with beige, white and blue curtains and cushions, posters stating the obvious eg "look and see the sea", with plastic or fake marble bench tops and minimal amount of towls. Such places often have strict non negotiable late arrival and early departure times and a sterile, boring atmosphere, few extra amenities and basically feel cramped and cheap even though they are more expensive. As stated in the introduction blurb my places were buit in the 60's and retain features and furniture etc from this time period as well as the 70s and 80s. It is scrupuously clean, safe and very comfortable. It is as described by the words "bohemian" and "retro" which appear in the titles of the two separate places which independently are on one large property. So PLEASE do not book if you don't want something different, fun, magical and nostagic. A contemporary expensive up market hotel would probably better suited to your requirements.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marino B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

As a familily we spend the majority time out, all rooms were very comfy and alots of pictures .

Over all ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Thanks Marino!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

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

Retro

Monica was welcoming, frienly and could not have done more to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. Lovely environment 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This house is definitely one out of the box.. quirky, retro, amusing, intriguing.. loved it. From the beautiful lights around the pool at night to the flash back 60’s furniture and decor. The bed was comfortable and bathroom clean and tidy. Host was very pleasant and was at the ready to help. Everything you needed was close by , beach, shops restaurants. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

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

Beach Blissed

We loved it! Spacious, unique with plenty of treasures and garden nooks. Monica has thought of everything, a real home away from home. Beach bliss is right, even my dog, with lots of beach walks with the beach being so close. Highly recommend. We will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Quirky Beach Stay

Property was very comfortable for 5 adults. Decor eclectic and very interesting! There were nice retro touches throughout. Beds comfortable, and host very friendly, helpful and approachable. Perfectly located for our purpose.Close to amenities. Upstairs bedroom is great but compromised by the spiral staircase. Bathroom downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Thankyou for taking the time to write a review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Communication
This is a fun, quirky property. Lots of colour, hand paintings and crafts. But all facilities are functional and more than comfortable. We had some minor logistical issues but the landlord resolved them quickly, so all good. A bit far from the city, but a great place for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Visual Feast

From the moment you walk in the door there is a visual feast. Quirky and retro. Monica is friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area in the evening and morning where you are protected by the shade and can watch the world go by. Everything you need is here. 2 min walk to the beach and main thoroughfare. Absolutely silent at night and the beds are so comfy. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael T.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Bohemian hell

Terrible experience very dirty, bug's in couch, sadistic ornament against Jesus Christ and on Top of that found a used needle in room where 9 yr old was going to sleep in, never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
This person is obviously very ignorant when it comes to visual arts . There is no blasfemous art in this apartment. When I asked to see the "used needle" that he said he found (within 2 minutes of arriving) he said that he had thrown it away but couldn't tell me where! If true this would be a dangerous and criminal act on his part. They helped themselves to more towels etc from a locked private cupboard when they had been supplied with more than enough. The booking was for 1 night with 2 guests. I counted five peple and they stayed for three nights. They left the place filthy. A very bad experience for myself and my cleaner.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

LIANA S.

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

DUMP - SCAM DONT BOOK

WAS UNABLE TO STAY AS THE HOME AS IT IS NOT GENUINE . IT IS A FALSE LISTING. THERE WAS A PERMANENT PERSON AT THIS ADDRESS. COULD NOT CONTACT THE OWNER AND WAS UNABLE TO STAY WHICH CREATED A VERY DIFFICULT SITUATION. DO NOT BOOK THIS ACCOMMODATION.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
I think you may have booked another place as Bohemian Beach Bliss was booked for 6 months June to December 22 so it was not possible for you to book accommodation there. I'm sorry It must have been a bad experience for you.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jodie W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Honestly cannot recommend

We really wanted to love this, but although we love the neighbourhood, and the eclectic nature of the property, the house did not feel clean or safe and did not match the description. Apart from a musty smell throughout, one of the kitchen cabinets was full of rubbish. The pool was full of leaves. One of the beds had a rusty screw on it. The upstairs balcony door opened directly onto a rooftop with no railing. The owner responded slowly, and would not assist us in cancelling the booking, or respond realistically to our complaints (eg the door to the roof could be locked if we wanted - however we wanted airflow as the property was very musty). We elected to stay elsewhere and would strongly advise all others to do the same.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
It makes me very sad when a person uses invalid reasons to cancel their booked accommodation because they have changed their plans well after their arrival time, and then expect a full refund. I will respond to what I believe are invalid reasons for wanting a refund, which was also after their booked arrival date. This is the 1st time in 5 years of hosting in my accommodation business with variety of organisations that I decided not to give a refund. In response to the guests complaints: 1. The property was clean. The accommodation was professionally cleaned the day of the guests arrival using stringent, international post-covid standards of cleanliness and hygiene. 2. The house is safe. The upstairs verandah which is off the main bedroom has a safe, secure balcony fence. There is no accessible public balcony that leads onto the roof nor is there an unfenced balcony. There is a sliding window which is always locked except when when the solar panels and guttering leading to downstairs tanks are cleaned 3 to 4 times a year. The grounds person advised me these were locked and on checking he was correct. 3. There is no musty smell. The property is situated 5 houses from the beach so when the 2 main front doors and front windows are opened (which they were on this guest's arrival) a sea breeze flows through all rooms. There is also an air-conditioner that cools and warms the whole house if required. 4. There is no rubbish in any of the kitchen cupboards. One cupboard labelled "Supplies", has supplies of new packaged sponges, dish washing brushes, soaps, tooth brushes etc for supplying the kitchen and bathroom between guests. There is also another hall cupboard containing clean, folded linen and towels. 5. After the guest complained the pool was dirty I scooped out less than 50 leaves that had fallen that day. Adelaide autums can be windy and the pool is surrounded by garden. The pool has a creepy crawley (automatic pool cleaner) which is on constantly. 6. I never found a screw on any of the three beds and concluded that perhaps the guest was being fecetious. 6. I responded immediately to all concerns. I happened to be on the property when the guest was doing her "inspection" and so was able to respond to every question and request immediately. I was back at the property taking out the bins ready for early morning council pickup when just by chance I saw the guest taking a suitcase to her car which was parked out of normal view. The guest saw me however looked away so I approached and asked if everything was OK. She said there was no dryer and the pool was dirty. I responded saying I had taken out the leaves from the pool that had given concern and there was a dryer on the property ( I had already told her this). The guest then drove off with her family. A few days later I received an email asking for a refund. I invited other accommodation hosts from the area over for assistance in making a fair response to this guest's complaints and demand for refund. The unanimous decision was "definitely no refund". This decision was made after they inspected the house and also was inline with accommodation policy on refunds with several organisations. To assist in this unfortunate experience not occurring I urge all future guest to read the refund guidelines and if unsure about staying at a property to check the accommodation beforehand if possible. I'm very open to showing people around my two places before their booking and if that's not an option I can take them on a tour via messenger or what's ap. Facetime video. Thankyou for reading my response.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rose W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

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

This house has a really good vibe

Very relaxing awesome atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2023
Thank you Simon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Chic Boheme

Just what we wanted - close to everything-beach, cafe, shops and an easy drive to wherever. Fantastic decor and set up like “our” home. Monica is the best host ever!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Truffy M.

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

Just the ticket

My friend & I enjoyed a comfortable, easy stay. Great location for wandering around the Semaphore area. Monica was welcoming, friendly & very helpful. A house full of wonderful artwork & things to catch the eye. The hot water bottles provided were very welcome on a cold weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

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

Amazing

Just stayed here for two nights, myself and other friends couldn’t have picked a better place and loved everything about it! Each room was awesome to look at and the outside area was perfect to chill by, Monica ensured our stay was perfect and went out of her way to help, will definitely be coming back, thank you😃
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2020
Thank you Hannah thats lovely!

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Hosted by Monica Swan

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