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2/49 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay - Esplanade 3BR Holiday Home with Beautiful Ocean Views

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A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and storage cabinets.
A floor plan with a dining area, kitchen, living room, balcony, enclosed backyard, veranda, bathroom, laundry, and two bedrooms.
A pathway leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Encounter Bay, SA
  • Place, Encounter Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near The Yilki Common
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Encounter Bay

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Encounter Bay, just a 3-minute walk from Encounter Bay and 9 minutes by foot from Kent Reserve. .This beach vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Bluff and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Encounter Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near The Yilki Common - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kent Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Kent Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Wright Island - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Qahwa - ‬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.

2/49 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay - Esplanade 3BR Holiday Home with Beautiful Ocean Views

Esplanade 3BR Holiday Home with Beautiful Ocean Views

** All guests are welcomed with a lovely bottle of SA wine and chocolate **

A mirror image of 1/49 Franklin Pde, this property has been given a Hamptons-style makeover. The ocean and island views are spectacular! Large groups can book both properties with 6 people staying in each one.

The open plan living, dining and kitchen space is upstairs to maximise the views. There is a big deck to sit in and enjoy the view. The kitchen has a dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave. Heating and cooling are provided by a split system RC/AC.

For entertainment, there is a big-screen TV with Netflix. Telstra Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. There is a DVD player plus books and board games.

There are 3 bedrooms with Hamptons-style beds and beautiful linen, and a bathroom/laundry room. There is a reverse-cycle split air cond downstairs.

There is ample off-street parking at the rear of the property (including room for a boat).

Every Pet Let stay includes the Perks Pack: an exclusive bundle of discount offers at local businesses worth over $200. From spa sessions to dining and local activities, its extra value is built in so you can get the most out of your holiday budget.

Bedroom Configuration (Sleeps 6):

Main Bedroom: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
Second Bedroom: Double Bed (Sleeps 2)
Third Bedroom: 2 Single Beds (Sleeps 2)


The beds will be freshly made for guest arrival with sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers. Bath towels, mats, hand towels and tea towels are all supplied.

100% Pet Friendly
There is a fully enclosed backyard with 1.8m high timber fencing. The area is grassed so it is an excellent and safe play area for your dogs. Of course, your well-behaved dogs are very welcome inside!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

AU-1896-listing-76

Esplanade 3BR Holiday Home with Beautiful Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good, clean unit, great view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Unit was very clean, except for stains on the carpet.Wonderful views, the dogs enjoyed watching all the activity of other dogs being walked past.Great location, close to shop and cafe, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Accomodation

Clean , spacious Accomodation in a lovely location.Would stay again George
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was roomy and well equipped. Clean, beautiful views, comfortable and spacious living areas. Pet friendly and friendly hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Great place to relax and enjoy the sea views.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and most comfortable house with great views and dog friendly as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Lovely sea views very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to sleep by the ocean and spend time with beloved animals,, we really enjoyed our wee

Had a really lovely time Thankyou 😊😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved our stay at Victor Harbour, the property was clean and in a great location We enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the evening looking out to the ocean and listening to the waves We are already planning our next trip back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great position and fabulous views

We had a wonderful stay. Beds are comfortable and the backyard great for our dogs. A very well equipped unit with fabulous views and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Just loved staying here. Needed respite for a couple of days and this lovely apartment exceeded my expectations. Tranquillity plus overlooking Encounter Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location. Sleep with the sounds of the ocean. Short travel to other funky boutique

Awesome location. Sleep to the sou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view great property

Great view, great house, friendly host.Thank you very much for having it as pet friendly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable with a lovely outlook

A great place to stay on the esplanade at Encounter Bay. I really enjoyed my 6 days here. Highly recommend for everyone from couples to a family or two.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Maggie’s first holiday

Excellent experience for our puppy’s first holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Endeavour Bay Escape

A truely relaxing stay. The views and location felt like we were in a rural setting but Victor Harbor was just a few minutes drive. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The dog loved it

Great view; access to beach; comfortable and clean. For Barney the dog and his parents it was the perfect holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend stay

This was a lovely property. It was in a fantastic location and was a wonderful house. The house was very clean when we arrived. We had a great time and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Was a nice place with a beautiful view bed was very comfortable to sleep in and clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location pet friendly

The property was thoughtfully appointed, furnished with everything we needed , comfortable and useable . A good secure yard for the pets and a quiet and serene outlook
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Place to Relax

The property was clean, well-furnished and had everything we needed for our five-night stay. The several hours spent simply looking out over the calm waters of Encounter Bay - on one occasion seeing dolphins - was pure joy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Retreat

Had a great time in the beautiful location. House was roomy, bright, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Booking was easy and hosts were super responsive. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

That View

Just love that view. Sitting there and enjoying it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet friendly

Very dog friendly! Secure backyard! The wine & chocolate provided was amazing! Spectacular views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The View

Lovely stay great view. The kitchen is great has everything need. Beds were comfy. Just so nice to sit on the balcony and watch the day go by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024