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A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna

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A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape.
A modern kitchen with a large refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. There is a television and a sofa in the living area with a view of the outdoors.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and scattered vegetation.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a view through a window.
A modern house with a large deck, surrounded by natural landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Island Beach, SA
  • Place, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dudley Conservation Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Prospect Hill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Dudley Conservation Park and Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Clifford's Honey Farm. Kingscote Tidal Pool and Exceptional Kangaroo Island are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Island Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dudley Conservation Park - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • beach near Sapphiretown - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Prospect Hill - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 14 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Glossy Black Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Dudley Conservation Park and Prospect Hill. Prospect Hill and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Really great house and location. Friendly and helpful owners, couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot!

Enjoyed our stay, and the yummy local gifts left by the hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 6 nights at Nautilus and am glad we chose this location on Kangaroo Island. Brooke and Fiona were extremely helpful with information and guidance, both before arrival and during our stay. The website information for this accommodation was also excellent and we used that a lot. A lovely home to stay in with everything you could need.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Easy walk to beach and we had the ekidna visit us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be just what you wanted. We are so lucky to have many of our little native creatures on our doorstep, so glad you got to meet one of them
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

House was amazing,clean,everything you could need.Made very welcome by owners. Wildlife fantastic.Great stay. Beaches are outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thank you Lynn. It was great to meet you both and seeing those beautiful photos Peter took of the wildlife - they leave my iPhone shots for dead! Great to know you really enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Fantastic accommodation and so close to a beautiful tranquil beach. Also it’s positioned fairly centrally on the island which makes it easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, excellent hosts

A beautiful home hidden in the dunes with view of the water. Hosts were excellent, communication was exceptional. Home was very modern and neat, and fireplace was beautiful for winter.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you Daniel, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Sorry we didn’t get to meet you but hopefully if you do come back in summer we would love to catch up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall I was very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you Young, very happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Home Away From Home

Great property with all the comforts of home. Very welcoming hosts who checked in on our stay which was a really lovely personal touch. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow for us to utilise the beach (which could be seen from the verandah) but the view was still nice to wake up to and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review Bec, so pleased you enjoyed your stay despite the less than summer weather. The deck is a lovely secluded spot to enjoy the view all year round. We hope to see you again so that you can spend time on the beach and further exploring the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

best location on kangaroo island!

This house has an absolutely stunning view of the beach and was a short walk to the beach front. We loved our stay! The house was exceptionally clean and communication was fantastic. We would highly recommend. The beach was honestly the most beautiful beach on kangaroo island and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you Heather for your lovely review. I know we might be biased but we think Island Beach is just perfect too. You were lovely guests and left the property neat and tidy. We would love to welcome you back to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on the beach

Wonderful house, so well setup and welcoming. Blissful outlook and very peaceful. Excellent all around. Hosts were marvellous- and even welcomed us with a lovely bottle of KI wine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you Amanda, it was great to meet you and Sandra and see how much you enjoyed your time staying with us at Island Beach and exploring KI. We would love to welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury experience

Beautiful accommodation, very well appointed, nice views, close to the beautiful Island Beach and a gorgeous wood fire just right for the cold winter nights. Plus, very, very comfy bed in the main bedroom. The hosts were super nice, oferred assistance (not that any was required, everything was just right) and gave us some local produce as a welcome gift.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you Antoaneta for your lovely review. We were so happy you enjoyed your time with us at Nautilus. Winter can be such a lovely time on the island with the cosy wood fire and rugging up to go walking. Many guests have commented on the comfy bed which is great feedback. You were such perfect guests and left the property in a very neat and tidy manner. We would love to host you again if you return to KI.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutley fabulous

Unbelievable location, fabulous accommodation. Everything was perfect just what was advertised. We would definitely come again and book this house. Thankyou
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2023
Thank you Leoni, so happy you enjoyed your stay at Nautilus and beautiful Kangaroo Island. We would love to welcome you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views in a modern, comfortable house

Stunning views over turquoise waters and a white-sand beach. An extremely comfortable modern abode, very comfortable beds. No beach towels or face towels, so bring your own!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2024
So happy you enjoyed your time with us and experiencing the lovely view and beach. Unfortunately the laundry service is not able to supply beach towels so we do ask guests to bring their own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm, comfortable beach stay

We felt so comfortable in this property. It had everything one needed, situated in a quiet area with a wonderful empty beach with dolphins and water birds. Birds and kangaroos visiting the property as one sat on the beach. The owners Fiona and Brooke were friendly and helpful. We couldn't fault this property and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Thank you Julia, it is great to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and all our local wildlife. We hope to see you again if you visit Kangaroo Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

Just wonderful. Honeymoon present for my son and daughter in law and they loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
So happy to be able to host the honeymooners and know that they really enjoyed their time at Nautilus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and tranquil

Well appointed property with all you need for a comfortable stay. Easy access to a beautiful beach you can almost call your own. We didn’t share it with another soul. Even had a welcoming party from the local wildlife in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you Craig, thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and had a good Kangaroo Island welcome by the locals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful

The property is fresh and modern. The location was perfect for our stay - peaceful, with a very short stroll to the beach (which we had to ourselves), but not too far away from the township of Penneshaw. We will be returning for sure, only for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
So great to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We loved meeting you and really look forward to welcoming you back. You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Will try to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway

Brooke and Fiona’s accommodation was absolutely perfect. Welcoming and spacious with everything we needed. The kitchen was wonderful and the beds exceptionally comfortable. The beach was a minute’s walk away, a gorgeous sprawling bay. Communication was excellent and the hosts were more than flexible and accommodating when our ferry to the mainland was cancelled. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you Vicki for your lovely review. I am so happy you enjoyed your time, you definitely got out and about exploring the island and visiting the attractions. We did feel very relieved when Matt said you got on a ferry later that day. We would love to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beachside getaway

We absolutely loved our stay. Have been to kangaroo Island nearly every year for the past 20 years and this was hands down the best property we have stayed in. The house was so clean and tidy. The kids loved seeing the kangaroos and birds come up close each evening. Was such a close walk to get down onto the quiet beach. Water was calm and safe for the kids to swim and paddle board. Couldn't fault a thing. The house had absolutely everything we needed. Lovely deck to sit out on and enjoy our meals. Absolute perfection
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant

The House is simply perfect in every way. Cleanliness, location, size, comfy, amenities, plenty of natural light. What more do you want. Nothing. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Thank you David, it was lovely to meet you and also to hear how much you enjoyed your time at Nautilus. We would love to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A much needed break

Leading up to our wedding had been very hectic and we very much needed a refreshing break so we chose the holiday house for our honeymoon...We were not disappointed.. The house was in an idyllic spot, was very private and was equipped with everything we needed.. Being cold, we enjoyed making up the log fire and watching the kangaroos gathering around the deck outside to consume the root vegetables we left each night for them.. We explored the island but also vegged out when we wanted.. The house enabled us to totally relax and we couldn't have picked a nicer place.. Our hosts were so friendly and popped in one day to say hello plus remind us that if we needed anything we could get in touch.. An overall wonderful experience 😊
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Henk. We were delighted to meet you both and see that you enjoyed just relaxing around the property and winding down after a very busy time as well as getting out and about. I hope you returned home feeling refreshed. We would love to host you again anytime you decide to head south.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful beach cottage

Set back from the beach the house is a clean and bright two bedroom one bathroom weatherboard with glimpses of the sea. About 15 minutes from Penshaw it is a great place to unwind. Very comfortable bed and all the amenities that you would need as a base to explore KI.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2023
Thank you Serena, So happy you enjoyed your time at Nautilus. It is a great spot to step off and
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful Beauty

A beautiful property in a very pretty setting, close to the beach and very easy to live in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Thank you Ian, very happy to see that you enjoyed your time and found the apartment a good spot to stay
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