Not far from Cowell is a serene getaway perfect for a private or group adventure.
The two environmentally friendly cabins at Port Gibbon offer immediate access to the beach and sea, in comfort.
Known as Eco Eyre, the cabins are named Stormbird and Spindrift, and sit next door to each other on Ocean Boulevard.
Each of the pods is completely self contained, with everything needed for a retreat or beach stay, except food and drinks.
Both Stormbird and Spindrift have a king bed and a sofa bed to comfortably sleep four adults – or eight if booking the two at the same time.
They offer affordable luxury for those who love the beach, sea, fishing or just relaxing family time, but do not want to camp in tents or tow a caravan.
The beach is relatively sheltered and safe for swimming.
Both eco pods offer accommodation with uninterrupted beach views at Port Gibbon, with parking for guests only, immediately behind each of the cabins for easy, convenient access.
Each has a full-size bath for two, a fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, television, heating and cooling, cutlery and crockery, bed linen and towels.
Those staying in them only need to take their clothes, food and drinks, and perhaps a book or two to wind down with.
Cook on the supplied barbecue on the patio looking out over a slice of paradise, with outdoor furniture also supplied.
When it comes to real estate it’s all about location and if it’s location one is after for beach stay accommodation, it would be hard to go past the Eco Eyre pods.
A car is essential to get to Stormbird or Spindrift, with Port Gibbon located 22 kilometres south of Cowell, travelling along Beach Road, which is bituminised.
That means staying beachside is an option for those with or without a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
The two pods are close enough to each other for convenience, if people wish to holiday with friends, while still offering two self-contained, private spaces, thanks to screens in between them.
Those travelling from further afield will find Port Gibbon about 90 minutes north of Port Lincoln, or south of Whyalla.
Adelaide to Port Gibbon is only two-and-a-half hours’ driving from Adelaide, when using the ferry from Wallaroo to Lucky Bay.
Nearby Cowell has plenty to see and do, with a seven-day-a-week Foodland, access to fuel 24 hours a day, an award-winning water park, jetty fishing and fishing supplies.
Stormbird and Spindrift are the brainchild of Franklin Harbour District Council, and bookings can be made at ecoeyre.com.au with a minimum two-night stay.
