The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location

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A coastal view with a clear sky, a beach, and a road in the foreground.
A two-story house with a covered patio area, a sign reading "SANDCASTLE," and a fenced backyard with various plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, microwave, and a sink. There are three bar stools and a high chair.
A modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a high chair, a ceiling light, a window, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kingscote, SA
  • Place, beach near High Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kingscote

Located in Kingscote, this vacation home is near the beach. Bay of Shoals Winery and Spring Road Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park and Beyeria Conservation Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Kingscote Tidal Pool and Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
Kingscote, SA

What's nearby

  • beach near High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 42 min drive - 67.2 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Amadio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Island Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tirage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Scrumptious - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location on Nov 18, 2026 start from $303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location located?

This family-friendly Kingscote vacation home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kingscote Tidal Pool, Soldiers Memorial Park, and Hope Cottage Museum. Reeves Point Historic Site and Bay of Shoals Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay.

Great spot and perfect with multiple bathrooms and spaces for Adults and kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you for your comments. Your valuable feedback is the driving force behind our continuous improvement.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Very nice location to live
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property Manager easy to deal with, friendly and efficient. Cleanliness of the property was excellent as well as the layout and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandcastle

Lovely place to stay to see the Island
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views

Large, comfortable living areas with well equiped kitchen. Great views and close to town and eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KI at its best

We had 4 nights and was a great location to visit KI
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town

Easy walk into Kingscote for sightseeing , shopping and meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place!

Great house with fantastic layout for bigger group. Well equipped and central location, and amazing view. Can't recommend more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KI Family Holiday

A great house to stay in with the family. The adults and kids loved it. Very clean, gorgeous view and could enjoy family time together with a view to eat and play board games together. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kingscote KI, short break

Property was clean and well equipped for lots of people. In quiet location with water views. Lots of birdlife. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and position

Kingscote is the place to stay on kangaroo island and this house is close to all the facilities. The relaxing feel and the great bay views make it the place stay. Good facilities in the house and lots of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 7, 2023
Nice group of people. Tidy, neat and responsible. Recommend to other hosts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Great home with space for the whole family. Good location to explore the island. Could do with a thorough clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach front home and location

Couldn't ask for a better home to begin our holiday. Check in and out process was very simple. The location was breath taking. Beautiful views and very close to the city amenities. Would highly recommend this location to any looking to spend holiday on kangaroo island. Make sure you stay several days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home base for exploring KI

The Sandcastle was perfect for our needs while on KI for 4 days. Great esplanade location with amazing views. We had a rainbow appear across the water most days! Comfortable living/dining/kitchen area upstairs with balcony. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on KI

The house is great, everything you need for a getaway, some nights we stayed in after a long day of touring around KI and the cooking facilities were excellent and the views over the beach just added to the experience. 100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Thank you for allowing us to use this property. It was a wonderful base to explore the northern side of the island. The views were magnificent and we really appreciated the gesture regarding the wifi issues which were out of your control. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2024
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully convenoent

House was great, had exactly what we needed. Stairs for upstairs area. The balcony was wonderful to sit on watching the ocean, not much traffic at all. Will be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family visit to KI to see Relatives

Great location and lovely house. We enjoyed the beautiful view and balcony. The only drawbacks were, coffee sachets were expired in 2021 and the stove did not light without matches, which were not supplied. Small issues easily sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sandcastles Review

The house was functional but maintenance was needed. Cleanliness on arrival needs to be improved eg- BBQ was dirty, cutlery drawers had crumbs in them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It was convenient. The house had good view. Could have had a bit of lawn for kids. The house was well catered for 10 . But needs a new floor rug up stairs as was a trip hazard. We loved it and had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great location . Great views . Six adult's fitted in the house comfortably without being in each others way. Only comment is no actual hand rail on top section of stairs. Would recommend this house to anybody. Thanks for allowing us there and using the facilities. Greg
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need for a great holiday

Overall we found the property more than adequate for 6 adults. Great position for with wonderful views. The kitchen had everything we needed. Only negative would be no handrail on the second level of stairs for more stability when climbing up or down. The main bedroom upstairs did require dusting. The backyard does need some weeding and maintenance. Overall we had a great stay and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

RADUE family

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and the view was spectacular. The BBQ had to be cleaned before we could use it and we noticed that one of the toilets down stairs was running constantly. We battled to get in to the property on arrival as we did not have the code. We received an email before we arrived but there was no code. This was a little stressful as we struggled to get hold of someone. We emailed the host but did not get a reply until the next day. We managed to find a phone number for Vrbo and someone helped us on the phone. Otherwise we had a wonderful time on the beautiful island and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
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