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Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and greenery. There is a bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a television on a stand.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and coffee maker. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.
A stone building with a covered porch and a garage.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Ping pong on-site

    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Island Beach, SA
  • Place, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Exceptional Kangaroo Island
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT

This absolute beach front property is located at pristine Island Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Kangaroo Island. Relax in the deck chairs on the huge balcony and enjoy the magnificent views of the beach and the blue sea. Use the outside table and chairs and the big gas BBQ for outside entertainment.

Tranquility and Nature

In this wonderfully located house, no noise will disturb you whilst you look into the eternity of millions of stars. Listen to the gentle steady pounding of the waves. Awake, being welcome by sun and the blue see. Wallabies might greet you in the morning. Look at boats and sailing ships, watch the majestic pelicans or enjoy nature walking along the white beach.

Explore Kangaroo Island

The house is also a great base for exploring the rest of wonderful Kangaroo Island.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 # 9080873
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Dudley Conservation Park, while Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Cawthorne Cottage are cultural highlights. Kingscote Tidal Pool and Clifford's Honey Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Map
Island Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 23 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 33 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 39 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 53 min drive - 88.1 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Samphire Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Glossy Black Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT located?

This Island Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dudley Conservation Park and Prospect Hill. Prospect Hill and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent location

We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect for a relaxing holiday and the view from the property is truly magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island beach resort

Good, clean, 2 toilets bonus, had everything, view great, very quiet and peaceful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful quiet beachfront location on Island Beach. Lovely big deck out front to soak up the views. Fairly basic accommodation and decor but comfortable enough to use as a base to explore Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful bay views

Lovely rustic beach cottage- very spacious and functional! Fantastic views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach vista

The house was in a beautiful region of Kangaroo Island. The sunrises and sunsets were lovely, with a great deck to view it from.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Great view, plenty of room for 2 couples. Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Beach

What a perfect location! Amazing views, clean and comfortable accommodation. The only thing that would have made the stay better is more comfortable seating in the lounge and perhaps a pod coffee machine. Would definitely rebook this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little island

From the time we arrived it was like our heartbeat slowed down. The view is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What A Location!

We travelled to KI in January 2023 and stayed at this great beach house for just under a week. The location is utterly superb. A beautiful sweeping family friendly beach, golden sunsets, magical terrain and right on the doorstep of the rest of KIs beauty. A perfect spot for a family getaway. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway

I unfortunately had to pull out due to accident but my friend's tell me I picked a good house to rent. They had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

House cleaning poor, mold in bathrooms. Cooking facilities poor.Great view

Very tired home, that needs a good clean and upgrading. But has a great view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
With back to back bookings we only have 4 hours for cleaning. Periodically the house gets a very thorough clean (windows, deck, garage, etc.) The age and condition but also location of the house are reflected in the price. Beach front houses that are newer and in a better condition often charge double of our price or more. Alternatively you will be able to book a newer house in the second or third row (i.e. not beach front) for the same money.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A MAGIC POSITION WITH A VIEW TO DIE FOR.. A TRUE BEACH HOUSE. COMFORTABLE AND WITH ALL YOU NEED FOR A RELAXED HOLIDAY. ABUNDANT BIRD LIFE AND INQUISITIVE WALLABIES AND KANGAROOS HOWEVER COMMUNICATION WITH STAYZ VERY POOR .NO PHONE ACCESS AND EMAILS NOT REPLIED.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A hidden oasis!

This little beach shack is situated in a hidden oasis! There is no amount of money that can be spent for the view, the serenity and the peacefulness. The shack is a little dated but has all the amenities a family or single traveler could want. There is some water damage throughout the property, some mold issue's within one of the bathrooms, and the carpets and walls could do with a deep clean, but you can't fault this property otherwise. Well done, and thank you for sharing this little piece of paradise! Sending you peace and wellness always.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Great location near the beach with ocean view, however the property is poorly maintained.

The property’s location near the beach and the view from the large back deck is exceptional. The downside is the cleanliness. On arrival it smelt revolting and the kitchen and table surfaces were grimy and the carpet is stained. It took an hour to clean up. It is not good value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Our cleaner is very reliable, diligent and accurate and we were confirmed that the beach house was clean as always (please refer to other positive reviews). Yes, the carpet was really stained with red wine from previous bookings. As a consequence the carpet in the lounge and dining area has been replaced by a new laminate floor.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointed

House not been cleaned for a long time on arrival bed linen not changed, toilets not cleaned no towels no soap had to clean fire place. Did contact owners sister she sent a lady to change linen and towels. Perfect location house needs a good clean. Thank you. Christina
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
We are very sorry to hear this. The beach house had been very thoroughly cleaned during the winter break in July. There had only been one booking between the big clean and Christinas booking so I would be very surprised if the house had been in a bad condition or not cleaned properly. Our cleaning lady reported the house was cleaned but linen were not yet prepared since she expected that booking to arrive one day later. When we were informed by the visitor that the linen were not prepared, we organised this to happen immediately. Fresh linen were put on within approx. one hour after the phone call.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication

You pay for what you get.

Please note our assessment is meant with no malice or disrespect in mind and is assessed against the experiences I have had with all Stayz properties I/we have used. Whilst the property is in a nice location we were extremely disappointed to be met by an army of millipedes creeping across the floor and the walls. After sweeping them them off and out on the balcony, we thought this would be the end. No it was a ritual we had to repeat each morning and evening. It is quite possible the property should be treated with a long acting surface spray or fumigated. I our opinion the property furnishings are old and tired (we found the main bed uncomfortable) and this should be address by considering a serious update of the amenities. I note this may not be an option for a destination which has limited tourist opportunities and demand. At best it is a basic holiday shack and not something we would not like to experience in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
We are very sorry to hear this. We would have appreciated if you had called us about this situation and would of course have taken action. But we never received any call or mail from you. The outside of the house is treated once a year by a specialist and this has always been sufficient. There can still be millipedes who are generally present on the island but we have never had any incidence of the dimension you report or anything close to it. The property furnishings are old. This is reflected in the price. Other beach front properties charge up to triple and more and will most likely have a more luxurious interior. To avoid false expectations we show the interior on the photos.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe séjour

Propriété un peu vieillote mais agréable, superbe vue sur la baie, des kangourous autour : extraordinaire !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

View from the balcony was breath taking! Very comfortable home with all we needed. Beach is perfect. The curious kangaroos enjoyed our apples - very cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best memory

This humble shack/house delivered we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very scenic and relaxing stay

The property is located very close to and over looking the beach. A beautiful sight to wake up to every morning. We wished a few minor cleanliness issues were resolved before our stay, but nothing that really hampered the vacation. Overall a great location and will definitely visit Detlev / Beates house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cozy sccom with an insane view

We absolutely loved the house, was very conviniently located, with the beach at a 2 minute walk. The starry sky in the night with the fireplace made for very cozy evenings to relax. I could see the sunrise from my bedroom which was amazing. House itself was big and spacious, ready to be occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stayz was the problem!

Sadly Stayz had inaccurately informed the owner that we had cancelled our booking - while they were still emailing us re our upcoming accommodation booking! So, we arrive, unexpected, nothing cleaned or prepared. The owner and their cleaner could not have been more helpful but it put them under terrible pressure on a Sunday evening - unbelievable! Stayz new management needs to sort itself out - did no one 'connect' that the company cancelled a booking while still confirming the stay with the travellers??? We will never use Stayz again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spectacular views!

We had a lovely time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, relaxing home for family holiday

Lovely simple family holiday house. Great quiet, location and perfect place to bases yourself on KI. Great fire place for cool nights and deck with amazing views for warmer days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place to unwind

What an absolute treat it is staying here. Extraordinary communication, cleanliness and that view. The house as advertised is basic but its comfortable and cosy and the view alone is enough to take your cares away. Watch the wild dolphins, wallabies, kangaroos, magpies all from the comfort of that balcony. A beautiful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

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