Port Elliot Accommodation by Encounter Holiday Rentals

16/01/2025

Hello all Port Elliot fans. We are now booked out until 28 January 2025.
Contact us via Www.encounterholidayrentals.com or 0408 817 395 if we can assist you with a Beachcomber holiday, you won't be disappointed! Wendy and Philip

From the moment you step into Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] . Our Port...

21/12/2024

Want a holiday in Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot? Our home Beachcomber has limited availability. Please visit Www.encounterholidayrentals.com.
Available now until 7 January and from 24 January. Minimum 4 night bookings. Spotless, all linen incl and departure servicing for an all inclusive tariff.
Email us or ph 0408 817 395.

From the moment you step into Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] . Our Port...

10/12/2024

Looking for a Port Elliot holiday this summer? Look no further! Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay has availability as follows in minimum 4 night blocks excepting over New Year which is 7 nights:
20 December.
to 7January,
10 January to 17 January.
24 January to 31 January.
All inclusive tariff with professionally prepared linen and towels, beds made up and departure servicing.
Cleanliness Guarantee.
Save yourself on fees by booking with us direct!
We own our home and would love to hear from you!
Visit Www.encounterholidayrentals.com for pricing (if you are less than 6 guests ask for our special small group discount) or call Wendy and Philip on 0408 817395.

From the moment you step into Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] . Our Port...

15/07/2023

Port Elliot shines at any time of year. Stay at Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay. Contact us today!

As winter graces us with its presence, the allure of 's ridiculously good beaches remains irresistible. Amidst the serene green hills and crystal-clear waters of this time of year, the Harbourmasters walking trail around the headland to reveals a hidden treasure on the ... Where breathtaking coastal views, rugged cliffs, and the soothing ocean breeze accompany your journey. Once you've worked up an appetite, take a short stroll from the trail to indulge in the buzzing cafes and restaurants nearby 😍

📸 Trent John Martin

27/12/2022

Hello all fans of gorgeous Port Elliot! January bookings now open for Beachcomber Horseshoe Bay. Speak soon! Wendy and Philip Www.encounterholidayrentals.com ph 0408 817 395.

10/08/2022

Latest whale sightings.

Whale Sightings - Tuesday 9 August 2022

🐳🐳3.45pm A Mother and calf pair are at Basham Beach, Middleton,

🐳🐳2.50pm Buttons and Bobby are approximately 700 metres out from Frenchman Lookout, Port Elliot.

🐳🐳2.10pm Buttons and Bobby are 100 metres south-east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. They have been seen swimming around the rock and the shore.

🐳🐳1.36pm A Mother and calf (CC4) are approximately 2 kilometres south of Skye Ave, Middleton. Zelda and Diamond (CC3) are 1400 metres south travelling east.

🐳🐳11.50am Buttons and Bobby are approximately 900 metres south-east of Basham Beach, Middleton.

🐳🐳11.45am A Mother and calf (CC6) are 800 metres south of Miami Blvd, Middleton.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳🐳 10.30am Nettie and her calf are approximately 900 metres east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. Zelda and Diamond are about 1 kilometer east amd another pair are resting 500 metres north of Frenchman Rock.

🐳🐳 🐳 10.30am A Mother and calf pair (CC4) are 700 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach travelling west. The single SRW is approximately 1000 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳 🐳9.51am Mother and calf (CC4) and a single SRW are at Goolwa heading east.

🐳🐳 9.40am Nettie and her calf (CC5) are approximately 700 metres east of Frenchman Rock moving to the north.

🐳🐳9.03am A Mother and calf (CC6) are heading west from Goolwa Beach. Another Mother and calf are with an unidentified single SRW near Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳8.53am Mother and Calf (CC6) are approximately 500 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach heading east. A pod of dolphins upsetting the mum as they swim around them.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳8.30am Mother and Calf (CC6) are about 600 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach. Another Mother and calf (CC4) are with an unidentified single SRW are milling approximately 1000 metres south of Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳 8.11am A Mother and calf pair have are around Goolwa with reports of a whale breaching.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳🐳8.00 am A Mother and Calf pair is near Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot, with another pair spotted near Basham Beach and one pair near Miami Blvd. Middleton

🐳🐳7.30am Zelda and Diamond (CC3) are approximately 1.2 kilometres south-west of Skye Ave, Middleton. Diamond is learning how to breach with multiple breaches reported.

📷 Southern Right Whale Mother and Calf taken by Andrew Newton - 16 July 2022

Sightings today provided by EBRWS – Encounter Bay Right Whale Study.

11/08/2021

Lots of whale activity in Port Elliot today! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

🐳🐳 At 11.50am Broderie and her calf were spotted at Oliver's Reef, Victor Harbor.

🐳🐳 At 10.53am a SRW CC pair were sighted 460m south from Knights Beach, Middleton. Broderie and her calf are now heading west.

🐳🐳 At 10:24am a SRW CC pair were sighted out from Pullen Island, Port Elliot. The pair were seen moving around Pullen Island and heading in a southerly direction.

🐳🐳 At 9:42am confirmation that the earlier sighting was in fact a SRW CC pair. Looking forward to finding out who this pair could it be!

🐳 At 9:38am there was tail slapping sighted east of Freeman's K**b Lookout. The experts suspect a Southern Right Whale (SRW) cow and calf pair (CC) 🐳🐳

🐳 At 8.59am an unidentified whale was spectacularly seen breaching five kilometres out from Waitpinga cliffs.

📷 by Sudheer Ahamed

03/07/2021

Whale sightings in Port Elliot! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 - 𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

🐳🐳 At 3.35pm the Wright Island SRW mother and calf were still seen lingering in the middle of the triangle of Granite, Wright and Seal Islands.

🐳🐳 At 1.35pm multiple reports were received of the Wright Island pair having an amazing time playing and splashing around in the rain and hail.

🐳🐳 At 12.45pm its been confirmed that the Wright Island whale sighting is in fact a Southern Right Whale (SRW) mother and calf 👏 The pair are currently 400 metres north-west of Wright Island.

🐳 At 11.50am an unconfirmed whale species was sighted approximately 100 metres from Wright Island on the north-west side.

🐳 At 9.20am a whale was sighted one kilometre east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot with the species not yet confirmed.

The Christies Beach mother and calf can still be seen between today's rough surf:
🐳 8.30am sighted approximately 50 metres in front of the Ripple and Swirl Cafe.

AMAZING and very cute 📷 taken by Shaun Tiz-jak Allanson who has dedicated his time this week to capturing photos and video of this Christies Beach cow and calf.

The work of people like Shaun (and there are many of them 🙌) help ensure Southern Right Whale protection, conservation and education.

03/07/2021

Wonderful video of the whales frolicking in Port Elliot. Well worth watching if you are unable to visit in person. Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

30/06/2021

More yummy treats to enjoy at Port Elliot bakery! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

New Donut of the Month:
Blissful Biscoff, filled with a cream that is bursting with caramelised biscuits, custard & buttery flavour notes! 🍪🥰

01/06/2021

Delicious winter options at Port Elliot bakery!

New Pie of the Month: Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli pie 🥧 (vegetarian) back by request the Winter Warmer!