The Garden Cottage at The Olives

Entire guesthouse in Yankalilla, Australia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
The Garden Cottage is one of two listings at The Olives. It is an architect-designed facility near Yankalilla in the heart of South Australia's famed Fleurieu Peninsula, just one hour by road from Adelaide and near the McLaren Vale wine district. The Fleurieu is a drawcard for nature lovers and foodies and boasts superior sporting facilities such as The Links golf course at Lady Bay.

The space
The Garden Cottage nestles in the grounds of The Olives, a National Trust listed home built in 1859. It is an idyllic setting for those who just want to wash away the stresses of the city or use as a base to see and enjoy the attractions of SA's Fleurieu Peninsula, recently listed by Lonely Planet as the fifth most attractive destination in the world.

There are two bedrooms; one with a King size double bed heaped with pillows, waffle blankets and a soft doona; the other with two King singles which can be converted to a double. There is also a sofa bed in the central lounge area which can be used to increase capacity to six. Plantation shutters in the bedrooms allow guests to control the light and the wake-up views across the garden.

The central lounge also has kitchen facilities for tea or coffee (Nespresso capsules provided), a toaster, a microwave oven, a twin electric hotplate and an electric frypan. We will provide samples of our home-made olive oil, jams and fresh fruit as it is available. We assume most people will want to explore the fine cafes and restaurants across the Fleurieu, but if you choose to stay in and cook for yourself the facilities are available. If you want to barbecue, we have a gas Weber for you.

Guest access
Guests at the Garden Cottage are welcome to use the facilities of the entire 4-acre garden, where walking trails lead to lovely viewing and photo spots. Pose by the stunning wisteria arbor or play tic-tac-toe by the love seats on the main walk. The swimming pool is also available to guests. It is usually too cold to use the pool between April and October but if you're an iceberg and would like a swim, just ask.

Other things to note
The Olives features a spectacular garden and is a self-contained destination for those who bring their own supplies and want to relax in perfect peace and solitude. Guests will need a vehicle if they wish to eat at a variety of restaurants and cafes at Yankalilla (3 km) or Normanville (5 km).

We recommend AQUA BLUE, Kenton’s restaurant on Normanville Beach.

Other dining options are a little further afield.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private pool
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

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This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Yankalilla, South Australia, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

The Olives nestles in a valley about 3 km south of Yankalilla. It was one of the first buildings in the area, with its rear section built of "mud and pug" construction in the 1840s - within a decade of the settlement of South Australia. The imposing neo-Georgian facade and front section was added in 1859. The building was restored in 1975 and has recently undergone further renovations. There are no immediate neighbours in what is a beautiful, bucolic farming area.

Meet your host

Superhost
84 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in Yankalilla, Australia
Your hosts are Mark and Wendy Day and their son, Kenton. Mark and Wendy do not live permanently at The Olives, but Kenton lives on site and is available to help guests with local information or any assistance required.

Mark is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Libby
  • Kenton

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm

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