Encounter Holiday Rentals

Encounter Holiday Rentals Owned by our family company, come and stay at Beachcomber Port Elliot, right on Horseshoe Bay! A recipe for a wonderful holiday.

Our Port Elliot business Encounter Holiday Rentals owns and operates three spotlessly clean beach houses in and around Horseshoe Bay and near the Flying Fish Cafe. Now in our 20th year of offering quality self contained accommodation! Port Elliot and the famous Horseshoe Bay are amongst South Australia's favourite family beach holiday destinations, just one hour by car from the capital city of Sou

th Australia, Adelaide. All of our holiday homes are beachfront and a short walk from the beach. The Jetty, Soldier's Memorial Gardens, Port Elliot historic railway station, the Port Elliot Hotel and the Port Elliot Bakery are just a stroll away. All homes are beautifully appointed, quality linen is supplied and servicing on departure is included. Our homes vary in size from two bedrooms for up to four guests, to our largest with three bedrooms for up to six guests. From romantic couple's escapes to family reunions and holidays, we can offer spotless accommodation to suit every need and occasion at an affordable price. Weddings, birthdays and conferences, our specialty. We offer excellent, friendly service, spotless presentation and a hassle free booking service. Our telephones are always on, whether to make an enquiry, a booking, or a question during your stay, we are always available. We welcome interstate and overseas bookings and offer friendly local knowledge both to first time and returning Fleurieu visitors. Contact us today and experience the difference!

Want a holiday in Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot? Our home Beachcomber has limited availability.  Please visit Www.encounterh...
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...

How good is the location of Beachcomber Holiday House?  Right on Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot!
14/07/2024

How good is the location of Beachcomber Holiday House? Right on Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot!

Port Elliot shines at any time of year. Stay at Beachcomber Port Elliot! Contact us today. Www.encounterholidayrentals.c...
15/07/2023

Port Elliot shines at any time of year. Stay at Beachcomber Port Elliot! Contact us today. Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

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

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Latest whale sightings.
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.

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3/22 Basham Parade
Port Elliot, SA
5212

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Our Port Elliot business Encounter Holiday Rentals (phone 0418 817 394 anytime) owns and operates five spotlessly clean beach houses in and around Horseshoe Bay and near the Flying Fish Cafe. Now in our 17th year of offering quality self contained accommodation! Port Elliot and the famous Horseshoe Bay are amongst South Australia's favourite family beach holiday destinations, just one hour by car from the capital city of South Australia, Adelaide. All of our holiday homes are either beachfront or a short walk from the beach. The Jetty, Soldier's Memorial Gardens, Port Elliot historic railway station, the Port Elliot Hotel and the Port Elliot Bakery are just a stroll away. All homes are beautifully appointed, quality linen is supplied and servicing on departure is included. A recipe for a wonderful holiday. Our homes vary in size from two bedrooms for up to four guests, to our largest with four bedrooms for up to eight guests. From romantic couple's escapes to family reunions and holidays, we can offer spotless accommodation to suit every need and occasion at an affordable price. Weddings, birthdays and conferences, our specialty. We offer excellent, friendly service, spotless presentation and a hassle free booking service. Our telephones are always on, whether to make an enquiry, a booking, or a question during your stay, we are always available. We welcome interstate and overseas bookings and offer friendly local knowledge both to first time and returning Fleurieu visitors. Contact us today and experience the difference!