Yelki by the Sea

Location: 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay, au

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom House

  This cottage has both sea and garden views. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast room and a seating area with a wood fireplace. A modern bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes is provided. The queen and double bedrooms have linen and both car parking at the front and rear entrances are included.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Arthur (10/5): Will return asap, thankyou John & Sue. - Very accomodating , we were very Impresed with the comfort of the property. Cannot fault in anyway.
• Ashlee (10/5): Best way to spend our 15 year anniversary! Charming and unforgettable - It was relaxing, charming and easy to fall in love with. N/A
• Tony (10/5): Very pleasant and relaxing - Character and history Nothing
• Gavin (10/5): - Great location and views. Beautiful heritage accommodation.
• Warren (10/5): - It's the most glorious little cottage, very comfortable and right by the beach.
• Paul (10/5): - The host's with the most Nothing
• susan (10/5): A gem in Encounter Bay! - Yelki by the Sea was in a fabulous location close to the water, restaurants & shops! Sue was such a wonderful host & the heritage house so comfy with everything we needed for our stay! A beautiful garden where we had breakfast in the sun & met her husband John. Such interesting stories were shared about the house which was originally where the whalers of Encounter Bay lived! There was nothing to dislike here!
• Cathryn (10/5): -
• Melia (10/5): -
• Catherine (10/5): Yelki by the Sea - Sue and John were perfect hosts. The house has an amazing history and was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the garden and birdlife and magnificent views of the ocean across to the bluff. Everything was provided to make our stay enjoyable and special. The beach house cafe is within walking distance and has great meals and atmosphere. Would highly recommend Yelki by the Sea ❤️ Didn't stay long enough 😪
• Cornelia (10/5): -
• David (9/5): Lovely, homey, comfortable & relaxing place to spend a few days - Character filled historic accommodation, with some modern comforts, surrounded by lovely cottage garden & trees. Being an old house floor levels not even throughout.
• Gavin (10/5): Beautiful historic cottage by the sea. -
• Kate (10/5): Yelki by the Sea is the place to be ♥️ - We love our stay. We loved Everything, it was ideal. A beautiful location. Very Welcoming host. She has gone above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Our accommodations were cosy, clean and so comfy. Very private and quiet. You could hear the ocean from the cottage. 10/10
• Rauf (10/5): A charming and unforgettable stay in a beautiful historic cottage! - The cottage was incredibly cozy and comfortable. It perfectly combined rich history with all the modern amenities you could need. The location right on the beach was perfect. The owners John and Sue were so friendly, attentive and incredibly welcoming! We loved our stay there!
• Janet (10/5): Sue and John are wonderful hosts. We felt very comfortable and very welcomed! Thank you. - We loved the comfortable cottage with all its period charm. Great location in front of the beautiful bay and being close to everything.
• Jason (10/5): Wonderful stay with both history and genuine hospitality. - The historic cottage at Yelki by the Sea was a true delight for us. To stay in a landmark building steeped in history made the stay special. The views across Encounter Bay were wonderful. The cottage is very original with a large fireplace and low doorways typical of homes built in the 1830’s, but it also has the convenience of a modern bathroom and very well-equiped kitchen. The cottage is attached to the main house and offers complete privacy, but the owners John and Sue, who live in the main house are the true treasure of Yelki by the Sea. Their warmth and generosity made our stay at Yelki by the Sea one of the best travel experiences we have ever had.
• Susan (10/5): Delightful cottage by the sea! - Stunning period cottage, fabulous hosts! Lots of thoughtful amenities provided - bathrobes, wine and chocolate. Beautiful location close to everything! Nothing
• Diane (10/5): Old World Charm - Absolutely beautiful little place. The owners Sue & John are just fabulous. So knowledgeable about the history of the place, which has been in the family for approx 130 years. Everything was immaculate. The beds were just so comfortable. We were given a lovely complimentary bottle of wine, chocolates and milk. It is opposite beautiful Encounter Bay, which is lovely to walk along. The Bluff is a few minutes drive away and worth going to. The town centre is only 5 minutes drive. Could not fault anything. Love love love this place.
• Katherine (10/5): History, comfort, sea, moonscapes: just perfect. - The history and character. The comfort and attention to detail. The location. The host. Nothing
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Richard (10/5): The perfect retreat for a couple to enjoy a relaxing romantic stay together. - The wonderful hosts that made us feel so welcome and the history of the accomodation that we discovered.
• Julia (10/5): Would stay again - The location was perfect the cottage was set up with everything you need. Very comfortable historic building great views places to sit outside. John and sue were very welcoming
• Healey (8/5): Relaxing and picturesque. - Beautiful location - you can sit on the porch and look at the Bluff and ocean.
• Leopold (10/5): Could have happily have stayed longer - Our hosts John and Sue were friendly, personable, informative and welcoming. The attention to small details was very thoughtful, thank you for the chocolates, wine, dip and biscuits, milk and filtered water. The cottage was equipped with linen, soft towels, robes, hairdryer, soap and shampoo and conditioner. Loved the magpies singing in the morning and the cosy backyard setting. Will definitely stay at this small piece of paradise again. The beds are only double so big people may not be comfortable. Also tall people may have an issue as the doorways are quite low. This did not detract from our stay however.
• James (9/5): Superb -
• Suzanne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jane (10/5): Exceptional -
• Goodwin (10/5): Relaxing at Yelki - Beautiful stay. Everything about our stay was exceptional, comfort of beds, the open fire, hot showers, layout of the home and history. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. A joy to stay here, would recommend definitely.
• Leanne (10/5): Lovely cottage in a beautiful area!!! - Beautiful historical cottage with scenic views from the front. Very nice hosts that helped us in a difficult situation. Such people are rare and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you for having us!!!!
• Lizette (10/5): A most delightful stay! John & Sue were wonderful hosts - John showed us around and told us the history of the prope - Loved the beautiful and sensitive restoration of this heritage building as well as all the authentic accent decorations- completely transported to a bygone era! We loved everything
• Ann (10/5): Fabulous comfortable cottage for all seasons. - A delightful cottage with history preserved and with modern comfort. Welcoming and thoughtful hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday there.
• Martin (10/5): Perfect stay in historic cottage - Beautifully restored cottage with a fascinating history. Great location right on the bay and general store very close. John and Sue are wonderful hosts, the cottage very comfortable and well equipped. Loved our stay here and only wish it had been longer. Nothing, everything was perfect.
• Denise (10/5): A relaxing stay with friendly hosts - Beautiful property with every amenity you could think of with a spectacular view of the ocean.
• Jennifer (10/5): Excellent location, Sue's hospitality and very quaint comfortable cottage. - Sue's hospitality and all the little touches. It was vey comfortable and tranquil in a great location.
• Dominique (10/5): We will be back but next time for a lot longer than a weekend. - Location of Yelki is perfect. The cottage was exceptional. The owners Sue and John were super friendly and helpful. Staying there felt like a warm hug. Even though your having a holiday it felt like home.
• Merridi (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful setting, cosy cottage, with lovely facilities. Hosts were lovely. Enjoyed learning about the history of the home
• Penelope (10/5): Staying at Yelki by the Sea was a truly magical experience, and one we'd be happy to repeat. - The location, right on the beachfront, was perfect. Restaurants were close by, and the larger towns of Victor Harbor and Port Elliot were only a short drive away. We appreciated the little treats left for us (wine, chocolates) and loved the evidence of the place's age - the thick walls, casement windows, the old wood stove in the kitchen, slightly uneven floors. It all made for an experience rather different from that of most b&bs. The character of the building was a drawcard in itself. There was nothing to dislike. Our hosts were friendly and helpful but otherwise unobtrusive, and Sue showed us around and told us about the history of the place. All fascinating stuff.
• Judith (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location. Great hosts who gave personal recommendations for places to eat and found family connections. On leaving, my husband said "We'll be back". Nothing
• Kasiani (10/5): Exceptional -
• Leah (8/5): A Piece of History by the Sea - Location fantastic, and interesting history behind it. Extremely clean. Loved the small, welcoming touches such as chocolates, wine and coffee pods. Fireplace so relaxing to watch whilst drifting off to sleep (excellent view from the main bedroom). On the first night the hot water ran out after the first shower, but after that we just spaced out and had shorter showers and it was fine.
• Ingrid (10/5): Fantastic historic house, lovely and cosy during winter with the open fire and great view. - Beautiful cosy little place right across from the beach and great communication from the owner.
• Sarah (10/5): Fabulous historic cottage by the sea, set up with everything you might need - Great location, very well set up and comfortable, quiet Nothing
• Jamie (10/5): Exceptional - Great ambience and location, incredible history associated with the property Nothing
• John (9/5): Warm, comfortable and cosy. Lovely accommodation and friendly and helpful hosts. -
• Jeni (10/5): Exceptional -
• Catherine (10/5): An amazing experience to stay in Encounter Bay’s charming historical cottage. - This cottage is a piece of history. Forget staying in modern, bland surroundings, it is a wonderful experience to stay here. Our friendly hosts shared stories of the cottage, the days of early Encounter Bay and the lives of the people who lived here. The cottage has been lovingly restored, and you will find absolutely everything to make your stay comfortable. We received a lovely welcome card, chocolates and wine on arrival. There is so much to do around the area and a restaurant and general store 5 doors down the road. The gardens of Yelki by the Sea are beautiful and the location is perfect, right opposite the beach with views of the Bluff. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
• Adrian (9/5): Superb -
• Robyn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karyn (9/5): intriguing stay in historical landmark - Loved the old world charm of this cosy historic building, the friendliness of owners and their willingness to share their families history and home.
• Louise (10/5): beautiful cottage with excellent extras included - all the little touches of everything in the cottage you may need very thoughtful
• Janita (10/5): we had a relaxing peaceful stay in beautiful historical surrounds which were so comfortable. - I loved the history of the property. it was a beautiful space to be in, so comfortable, quiet and private. loved everything about our stay
• Armo22 (10/5): Exceptional - Great hosts, beautifuly renovated and maintained cottage in the perfect location.
• Aufderheide (10/5): Exceptional -
• Craig (10/5): excellent property- wonderful hosts - excellent property- wonderful hosts
• Kershaw (10/5): Exceptional -
• Susan (8/5): Very good - Cute little cottage in a fantastic location, lots of firewood for the huge open fire, lovely hosts
• Liz (9/5): Superb -

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