What is Aunty Olives?

Aunty Olives is a perfectly imperfect holiday home in the heart of Stansbury.

Olive’s is a nostalgic reminder of past summer holidays. It’s that place you remember visiting as a kid. When the time was simpler, days were spent outdoors, you had sand in your hair, salty lips, vinyl was king, and there was time to read books and do jigsaws around the dining table.

With Aunty Olives, you'll experience a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s about shutting off, leaving life behind and Immersing yourself in the idyllic coastal surroundings, indulging in local cuisine, and exploring the breathtaking beaches and walking trails.

Discover the beauty of Stansbury while enjoying our comfortable and conveniently located accommodation. Our charming 1920s cottage provides the perfect beach getaway for families, couples, or solo travellers seeking tranquillity and relaxation.

Book your next getaway here in Stansbury; come on in, drop your bags and exhale.

Experience Aunty Olives

  • Primary Bedroom with King Bed

    Sleep

    Take your pick or share with friends. We have 2 large bedrooms. 1 super comfy King Bed and an equally comfortable Queen Bed. All Linen includes. We sleep a maximum of 4 people

  • Comfy Lounge Suite in Lounge Room

    Lounge

    Aunty Olives is the picture of relaxation. Imagine curling up in the cosy lounge to watch a movie or listen to vinyl, sitting in the vintage recliner to read a book or lazing outdoors on the day bed soaking up the sun. All of this is possible and more.

  • Eat

    Whether you cook up a feast in the fully equipped Kitchen, BBQ your fresh seafood catch on the Weber outside or walk 300 steps to the award-winning Dalrymple Hotel, you can’t possibly go hungry.

  • Location

    Olives is perfectly situated. She’s within walking distance of the beach, markets, local hotel and shops. And just a 20-minute drive from Port Vincent, Minlaton, Yorketown and Edithburgh. It is the perfect spot to explore the Mural Trail, Salt Lake Trail, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park and the other delights of the Southern Yorke Peninsula.

  • Luxury Coastal Styling on Coffee table at Aunty Olives

    The Little Things

    At Olives, we want you to bring yourself and not much more. We have tried to think of the little things: fresh coffee beans for your morning coffee or loose-leaf teas and a complimentary glass of port in the evening. Plus, all linen, including beach towels and tea towels. And a kayak in Summer and a Fire pit in Winter! We even have a kitchen sink!

  • Play

    We invite you to do a lot or nothing at all. We have a guest library plus loads of other books for you to read, DVDs to watch, records to listen to, games, jigsaw puzzles, painting equipment and more. Plus, for you to enjoy outside, a Kayak is available in the summer and, in the winter months, a fire pit. For a full list of amenities, click here.

  • “We absolutely loved staying at Aunty Olives! It was warm, cosy, homely, and relaxing. It had everything that your accommodation needs for a coastal escape."

  • "Don't hesitate booking this one. The place was amazing. So quiet, peaceful, well appointed, with lots of extra and unexpected personal touches, and very comfortable."

  • "Another amazing stay at Aunty Olives. I love coming here it is just gorgeous. A truly beautiful place to stay."

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FAQs

  • Aunty Olives accommodates 4 people comfortably. Perfect for a couple, 2 couples getting away together or a small family. We have one King Bed and one Queen Bed. No singles, sofa beds, cots or rollaway beds are available.

  • Stansbury is located on the Southern Yorke Peninsula. A small coastal town situated between Port Vincent, Minlaton and Edithburgh it is perfectly located to explore the stunning beaches, coastlines, salt lakes and art trail.

  • Absolutely everything is included at Aunty Olives—no need to bring anything from home, just your luggage and yourselves.

  • Little people are absolutely welcome at Aunty Olives. We just ask that you bring any particular items you may need for them (especially) babies. Small dogs by negotiation and may incur a fee.

 

Explore and make memories.

We wish to acknowledge the Adjahdura (Narungga) people, the Traditional Custodians of the Yorke Peninsula and their connections to its land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.