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1880s Miner’s Cottage in Moonta Mines – Heritage
Step back in time at this 1880s miner’s cottage in historic Moonta Mines. Built over 140 years ago and extended in the early 1900s by the man who built many Yorke Peninsula roads, it still features the dining room, kitchen and bathroom he added. Lovingly owned for 12+ years and renovated twice, the cottage blends original stone walls and low doorways with modern comforts, a cozy wood fire, a well-equipped indoor & outdoor kitchen, and a big backyard perfect for BBQs under the dark night stars.

Moontana
* COMPLETELY REFURBISHED DEC 2017 * "Moontana" is a 2010 built Rivergum home located a short 300m walk from the beautiful and secluded Simms Cove, Moonta Bay. Comprising of 4 brms (see description below), lge open plan kitchen/lounge area, 2 bathrooms, reading room and laundry w/ washing machine. Fully equipped kitchen with stove top/oven, large fridge, accessories i.e. kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery and glassware, pots and pans. Reverse-cycle split system a/c in lounge area with 42 inch TV

Apartment 2 -Modern Luxury, with Comfort & Style
Apt 2 / Situated in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula, you'll find our second modern, luxury apartment, right next door. Can be booked separately or great for 2 couples that want to stay together but have their own space . We are located in the Cleve Main Street, within walking distance to the main shopping precinct. Our bedroom consist of a King Size Bed with Air-conditioning, Ceiling Fans & all Linens Supplied. Kitchen/Dining/Lounge with separate Bathroom & Toilet. Close to Hills & the Beach.

Port Gibbon HouseShellac
Relax as you will fall in love with our Panoramic breath taking coastal cliffs and white sandy beaches as far as your eyes can see, all from the enjoyment of inside and outside our property. Watch the local pod of dolphins as you take in the stunning morning Sunrise. ( worth getting up for ! ) Only a 15min drive from Cowell were you will find our Award winning Butcher for their locally made sausages sold in the IGA Supermarket, Pubs, Bakery, Cafe's and local grown Oysters can be purchased.

The Cosy Nook
Recently renovated, large basic yard with plenty of space for boat or caravan. The Cosy Nook is suitable for couples, a family or group of friends wanting to experience a seaside adventure. Two undercover car parking spaces, walking distance from the Main Street, shops, jetty (approx 1km), playground and Waterpark. Cowell boasts excellent fishing/crabbing and we have much local knowledge to share. Fresh oysters also available on request. We live nearby and are happy to help any way we can.

Quaint and cosy
Welcome to Warnes Street Cottage, you’ll be charmed by this adorable place to stay! Sleeping 4, 1 Queen & 2 king singles, it boasts a modern bathroom and kitchen. You get to enjoy our whole gorgeous cottage all to yourself!! Air conditioned and with a cosy combustion heater it’s an inviting place to relax in. Enjoy a bbq in the outdoor entertaining area after a fabulous days fishing and exploring our wonderful beaches. See you soon at your home away from home on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula!

Cowell Accommodation Facility #1
Large fully self-contained house with a queen bedroom complete with ensuite and parents sitting room, 1 double bedroom and 5 dorm style single rooms with bunk beds. Each room has it's own air conditioning. Ideal for large groups with 4 bathrooms complete with shower and toilet plus 2 extra toilets. Outdoor pergola with BBQ facilities. Close to main shopping area, next door to school oval. Ample secure parking with a large enclosed back yard. Pets must be agreed upon prior to booking.

A quaint and crooked Cornish cottage
This is a cottage we bought in October 2020. We had many holidays cancelled through COVID and decided instead to explore our own backyard. We arrived in Moonta, fell instantly in love with its history and beautiful beaches and on spec bought this little cottage with our hearts instead of our heads! We loved that it was situated within an old cornish mining village and that the beach was just 5 minutes drive away. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, TOWELS AND BATH MATS, THANK YOU.

Moonta Bay Self Contained Unit
Large one bedroom unit, set on it's own block of land. Located in a quieter part of Moonta Bay. You are a couple of minutes drive to the shops of Moonta and the historical Moonta Mines. A couple of minutes drive to the Moonta Bay beach and jetty, which includes a free water park for kids to play at the foreshore. 5 minute drive to Pt Hughes boat ramp. There is plenty of off street parking and room for children to ride bikes safely away from the road. Small dogs are permitted outside.

Sea views
Continental breakfast on request. Uninterrupted sea views from kitchen, dining and lounge area. Accomodation consists of lounge, dining/family area plus kitchen. Master bedroom, one queen bed, shower, separate toilet and powder room. Happy to have a discussion with regard to bringing your pet. Three minute walk to south beach, jetty, local store and Tavern. Room for boat outside. 9 hole Greg Norman designed Golf Course close by. Owners live upstairs. Shared laundry. Dog on site.

Sandcastles 1 Moonta Bay
*Loose supplied linen option available or BYO* Newly renovated property situated on the beachfront with near 180deg views. No roads between the property and the beach with convenient stairway access to beach at the front. Neighbouring property, Sandcastles 2 Moonta Bay may also be of interest depending on availability and your group size. Note, a security camera at Sandcastles 1 shed monitors the rear of property where property is entered and rubbish bins are stored for security.

Story’s Shack 43
Shack 43 is only meters from the beach. The property is a spacious and relaxing self contained, perfect for a family holiday, with a large living area. The 3 bed rooms all have Queen size beds with a extra 2 single fold up beds Fully contained kitchen to cook your own meals. The outdoor area is large with a gas BBQ and outdoor table Clothes dryer in the 3 bay car shed
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All about Cowell
There are plenty of fish in the sea in Cowell — literally. This tiny town perched on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is renowned for its fertile waters brimming with salmon, snapper, mullet, silver whiting, tommy ruff, squid, crabs, and oysters. As you may expect, this is the perfect place for a seafood dinner. Local fishing boats bob along on the horizon and fishermen haul in their catches of the day. Here, you can order heaping platters of steamed blue swimmer crab, swill briny seawater from fresh-harvested oysters, and tuck into crispy, golden fish and chips, all without taking your eyes off the ocean or your feet off the sand.
Seafood isn’t the only thing that’s plentiful around here — Cowell is home to the world’s largest deposits of nephrite jade. You can meander along the boardwalk and peruse stalls showcasing local artisan jewellery and sculptures featuring this precious stone. Visitors also come here to take in some local history and enjoy the soft sandy beaches.
What are the top things to do in Cowell?
Shopping for Jade Jewellery
From local artists selling their sculptures to jewellers showing off unique pieces, the shops lining the Cowell boardwalk are the place to go to pick up a souvenir made with the inky black jade stone that this town is famous for. Head to the Cowell Jade Motel to see a collection of striking pieces made by locals and to the Franklin Harbour History Museum to learn about the place of nephrite jade in the town’s history.
Freshly-caught Seafood
Cowell is world-renowned for its fish and seafood, and especially its oysters. From catch-of-the-day fish and chips at a seaside shack to towers of blue crab and oysters on sea-view terraces, everything you’ll eat here is freshly caught and top quality.
Spotting Sea Lions at the Beach
With soft, sugary sands, rolling dunes, and lush reefs, nearby Gibbon Bay is one of the most scenic beaches in the local area. It also happens to be a favourite spot for colonies of sea lions to hang out. Look for them lounging on the rocks and taking in the sun, but be sure to keep your distance.
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