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Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat

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Two wicker chairs and a small table outside a building with large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window with patterned curtains.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wood-burning stove with a fire burning inside, placed on a patterned rug.
A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Macgillivray, SA
  • Place, Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Exceptional Kangaroo Island
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Spirits
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat

KI Rural Retreat is a large 4 bedroom home which comfortably sleeps 10. It is surrounded by garden, native bushland and open spaces with 2 queen sized bedrooms, one with ensuite, bathroom with bath/shower, kids area, large living area with TV/DVD, fully self contained kitchen and outdoor entertaining area with BBQ. Abundant birdlife, great views on farm walks across land to sea. Enjoy the native vegetation areas & the historical farm machinery site. Only a 15 minute drive to main township of Kingscote for all your holiday shopping needs including arts and craft. Adjacent to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery & 6 km to Clifford's Honey Farm where delicious honey icecream awaits. On main road to popular Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Caves & Flinders Chase. Linen available on request. No dogs due to sheep.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9055660
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Macgillivray

Macgillivray is home to this holiday home. Hope Cottage Museum and Reeves Point Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spring Road Winery and Bay of Shoals Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Island Beehive.
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Macgillivray, SA

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kangaroo Island Ciders
  • The Islander Estate Vineyards - Kangaroo Island Wines

Frequently asked questions

Is Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat located?

Set in Macgillivray, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Beyeria Conservation Park, Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Island Beehive. Kingscote Tidal Pool and Soldiers Memorial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vijaya p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful holiday home on Kangaroo Island. The indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit made our evenings so relaxing, and the gas heating kept the house warm and comfortable throughout winter. The generous supply of firewood was a wonderful touch. Everything we could possibly need was provided, making our stay easy and enjoyable. A fantastic place to unwind—we would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for staying at KI Rural Retreat. We are glad you enjoyed the accommodation and the firewood. You are welcome back anytime. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

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

Great stay

Fantastic property had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet rural farm setting. Comfortable bed.Koalas in trees at front . Homely feel. Fairly central to E coast attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real Rural retreat with all the comforts of home , Emma was very prompt and communication was very good .Perfect spot ,ideal location clean with nature all around will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUCINDA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge country house, felt like we had the island to ourselves. Koalas in the trees lining the driveway. Lots of books and games to peruse. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Divya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a memorable stay at KI rural retreat and would love to come back for another stay when possible. The host has been very communicative and available when required.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equiped kitchen and nice furniture
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshuar D.

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

Great place very welcoming

Very happy with everything great place wish i could stay forever
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Excellent property & location

Nice quiet location , ideally placed to explore the Island , lovely & clean and spacious with comfy beds , well appointed kitchen & facilities, only drawback was no WiFi
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adam b.

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

Great place at a great price

Nice big place in a quiet area. Very tidy and in a nice central location. Owner is great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property for a relaxed cozy country stay. Plenty of space for the whole family with everything you need. Even in the middle of winter, it’s cozy and warm with the gas and wood fires. Beautiful views over the countryside. A wonderful home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time. Great place to stay

It was quiet which was great as we are from a rural area. The home was very clean. Also quite large so we were able to find a quiet spot in the house to Read and relax
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat was perfect for our 6 day stay on Kangaroo Island. It is private/isolated and very peaceful, no near neighbours, BUT within easy driving distance (15 mins) of Kingscote. It is also very well-equipped, spacious, and comfortable. We wanted to explore all corners of Kangaroo Island and KI Rural Retreat is the perfect location - very central for travel to Cape Borda, Cape Willoughby, Dudley Peninsula, etc. Emma, our host, was extremely helpful and friendly... nothing too much trouble.If you're looking for privacy, comfort, a central location, then I highly recommend KI Rural Retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

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

Fantastic property

This property has it all. Fantastic stay. Quiet and relaxing. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Ian

Was a beautiful location and property. Will definitely stay there again when i go back to KI
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

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

GReat

Well suited to our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

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

Nature stay

Great house and space. Good views and environment, especially for nature lovers. Lots of extras and heaps of room. Loved the firepit. Beds super comfy. Great kitchen and living areas. Great vibe, loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Pure relaxation

Fabulous old farmhouse with rustic charm. The owners couldn't of been more helpful and obliging. Magnificent setting and scenery. Great location for seeing all the sights. A perfect little hideaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

KI Escape

Lovely quiet rural setting. Caretaker showed us around the property and pointed out a resident koala. It was a great home base for exploring the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Excellent accomodation

This house is very well sized for larger groups, with ample space and great amenities. The farm is beautiful, there are lots of native flowers along the roadside leading to the house. The views are also excellent. The location is almost central to the island, and for the purposes of our visit, was located very close to our work. We hope to be able to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Fabulous 4 night stay in KI

Fantastic quiet place to come back to after a busy day in KI. Amazing hosts, communication was excellent and the house had lots of comforts provided, including a pod machine. Loved sitting outdoors in the morning, spotting the superb fairy wrens as I drank my coffee. Can’t wait to come back again and bring friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sian B.

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

Slice of rural heaven

We loved the property, reminded my brother and I of our farm growing up in South Africa. The house is really well equipped and well located. Would definitely return there and recommend to others to stay.Koalas in the trees along the drive were fabulous as was the birdie. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Very nice

Nice and quiet. Was not bothered by anyone. Very cosy and relaxing. Would recomend to anyone, kids or just oldies very nice. Cant think of a thing i would change . Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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