Yelki by the Sea

31/08/2024

15/06/2023

We just had to share this poem written by one of our guests,
"Yelki by the Sea
Sunshine and crashing waves
The joyous sound of wrens at play
A very old and weathered pepper tree
Shaped by harsh southerly winds

This house of stone, so lovingly restored
Has a history sung by hundreds of ghosts
It faces a bay which had a bloody past
But is now admired and enjoyed by all who come

The gardens are filled with birdsong and life
And plants that can survive their sandy home
Despite the plethora of passers-by
There is a soothing serenity, nourishing the soul

Thick stone walls that have seen so many and so much
Floorboards speaking stories of the past
Carefully placed piles of aged whale bones
And a welcome descent into history and tranquillity"

By Kym Papp 23/04/2023 (Yelki guest)

14/06/2023

It's that time again! Whales have been sighted down here at Victor Harbor - it's the perfect time to book a cosy winter stay and keep your eyes peeled for our whale visitors too 🐋🐋🐋

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

🐳 At 3.00pm a SRW was sighted heading for the passage between West Island/Kings Head, Victor Harbor.

🐳 At 2.30pm a SRW was sighted 1100 metres off the southern tip of The Bluff, Victor Harbor heading towards West Island.

🐳 At 1.50pm a Southern Right Whale (SRW) was sighted from The Bluff, between Rosetta Wharf and Wright Island, Victor Harbor.

Could this be our first resident cow mother in waiting? 🤞

📸 A Southern Right Whale breaching by Andrew Newton - 28.06.22

Information sourced from Encounter Bay Right Whale Study (EBRWS)

08/11/2022

The lunar eclipse tonight from out the front of Yelki.

25/08/2022

What a beautiful morning here at Encounter Bay!

17/06/2022

Breathe it in! Fresh air and comfort for everyone 😊

26/05/2022

"...Our best ever B&B experience" What an amazing thing to read in our guest book! To book your own "totally memorable stay" visit our website: https://www.yelkibythesea.com/

06/04/2022

We adore when people have a lovely stay in our "little gem" 😊.

23/02/2022

We are feeling FANCY with our new (and incredibly comfortable) outdoor furniture for the Yelki by the Sea front porch!

12/03/2021

We had a busy day down at Victor last weekend - what fun watching so many people go running by 🙂 Asics Victor Harbor Triathlons & Fun Run

05/01/2021

Positive signs for Little Penguins at Victor! Here’s hoping their numbers increase and people can see them again soon.

Authorities hope new active burrows on the island near Victor Harbor can become an insurance population for nearby Granite Island where just 16 of the birds are thought to remain.

31/12/2020

Yelki by the Sea is ready for the New Year with our new website! Beautiful photos and stories to help showcase everything to love about staying at Yelki.

Boutique accomodation in Victor Harbor. Experience a unique experience in this historic beachfront cottage where the warmth and character is like no where else. Yelki by the Sea offers wonderfully comfortable accomodation for 2-4 people.