Lake House

Lake House, listed by Pet Let Holiday Homes as the Lake and Reserve Front Bird Haven, is a three-bedroom holiday home at 16 Krill Court in Encounter Bay on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It sits on a quiet cul-de-sac less than 100 metres from a lake and bird reserve, with a large deck carrying partial ocean views. It is managed by a dedicated pet-friendly agency, and the listing describes itself as 100% pet friendly for well-behaved dogs staying overnight.

Dogs at Lake House

Pets are welcomed inside the house as well as out, which puts this ahead of the many South Coast stays that allow dogs only on verandahs. The containment setup is the real draw: a fully enclosed deck and boardwalk connect to a secure fenced backyard, so the dog has safe outdoor space without a road nearby. No size limit is published and no pet fee is stated, so confirm both with Pet Let when you book. Pet Let markets its houses as no pet fee and no booking fee when booking direct, but get the current position on this property in writing before you pay.

Worth knowing

The property backs onto a reserve and lake frontage that is prime bird habitat, so keep the dog leashed and out of the reeds around the waterline. The boardwalk runs over the reserve side of the block; if you have a dog prone to wandering, ask the agency to walk you through the boundary before check-in. The single published review rates the house five stars, but reviews are thin, so treat the description above as the primary source.

Getting there

Krill Court is off Franklin Parade in Encounter Bay, roughly five minutes' drive east of Victor Harbor's town centre. Parking is at the door, with space for two cars in the driveway.

Close by with the dogs

C M Thorpe Reserve on Bartel Boulevard is a short drive away with grass, shade and a calm sandy spot by the water. The Victor Harbor Fenced Dog Park, fully fenced with separate large and small dog yards, is about ten minutes west. Between May and October, Southern Right whales calve in Encounter Bay, and the clifftop lookouts around The Bluff are land-based viewing you can do with a leashed dog. For coffee, Yilki Store is the local dog-tolerant corner store option.

More houses like this one are in our South Australia pet friendly stays guide, and the rest of the suburb under Encounter Bay.