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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows offering ocean views, a dining table, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden headboard, a white lamp, a wooden stool, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, sofas, and a kitchen with a stone wall and wooden beams.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and a large window overlooking the ocean.
A coastal property with a house overlooking the beach, a flagpole with a flag, and a cemetery with headstones.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Middle River, SA
  • Place, Snelling Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Stokes Bay Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Flinders Chase National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

King George Beach Retreat

King George Beach Retreat at Kangaroo Island is a private beach-side retreat floating atop the most tranquil and natural environments in the world.
Imagine waking up to the breath taking sea views along the rugged coastline and the invigorating smell of the fresh sea air. Meander down through the sand dunes to the white sandy beach just metres away! From here enjoy swimming, fishing or just relax in the sunshine.

The large open plan living area with picture windows capture unspoiled views. In the evenings relax out on the expansive deck as you watch the sun set. You will fall in love with this amazing private beach location that shares this pristine beach with only two other houses. Enjoy the tranquil sand dune setting along with the wallabies, possums, goannas and echidnas.

Bedding Configuration
Room 1 : Queen Bed
Room 2 : Queen Bed
Room 3 : Double Bed
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 # 9220330
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Middle River

Located in Middle River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lathami Conservation Park and King George Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Map
Middle River, SA

What's nearby

  • Snelling Beach - 18 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lathami Conservation Park - 30 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Stokes Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum - 44 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 57 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig Tree KI - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Table 88 - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Gastronomo The Enchanted Fig Tree - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is King George Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at King George Beach Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at King George Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King George Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is King George Beach Retreat located?

This Middle River holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from King George Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Snelling Beach and Lathami Conservation Park. Stokes Bay Beach and Parndana Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
superb ocean view in a rural setting. In winter we had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We are returning guestsHave been three times in thirty yearsIt is a most serene and beautiful place to stay on the island, very specialChris and Carole
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal quiet location with fantastic view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jack t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was gorgeous and had rooms and everything we wanted!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host great instructions and ammenities. Humble family beach shack with the most breathtaking views we have ever seen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Febin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Exceptional stay at a private beach! Rural to the area but appreciate the team.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John S.

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

King George Beach

Great beach house stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Amazing place

Such a special place in a beautiful part of the world! Our favourite holiday for a long time. We have booked to come back already!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ronald q.

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

Paradise

Beautiful location and very well equipped house Wonderful restful home
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Private getaway at King George Beach retreat

Loved the views from very second you drive in through the gates, amazing views from inside, wake up every morning to amazing views, swim and fish all day night and relax in the evening watching sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

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

Room with a view

Amazing location with privacy, views and beach access. Comfortable accommodation, clean and basic. Appreciated the supply and top up of fire wood to help on a couple of chilly nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

King George Beach

Rustic beach house on the north coast. The bay/location is truly incredible. There are some unsealed roads to reach the property, but well worth the journey!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

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

What a view!

We stayed for three nights at King George Beach Retreat, and wish we could have stayed a week! We will be booking again very soon. Chris and his family were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

KI adventure

Stunning views. Very comfortable and relaxing. Wildlife visited at night. Good base to visit sites around KI😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2024
Thanks Anna - i am pleased you enjoyed your stay Thank you for leaving the Retreat so clean and tidy - it is appreciated. Chris.
Verified review

8/10 Good

John F.

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

Loved our stay

Had two main requirements, view and open fire. The view was fantastic, our own private beach although winter was amazing. The sunsets were spectacular. Combustion heater with plenty of fire wood was just what we asked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Very impressive. Above expectations

The perfect escape from busy life
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Kelly - I am pleased you enjoyed the Retreat . Thank you for leaving it so neat and tidy..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most idyllic stay at King George Beach Retreat. It’s easy to see why everyone gives rave reviews. The character filled timber cottage, right by the sea is a fabulous place to simply relax and unwind. The private beach is perfect - with dolphins pretty much daily while we were there and a resident opsrey to enjoy. Kangaroos and heath monitors are regular visitors. It’s also a great place to use as a base to explore the island’s beautiful other places. We fell in love with the island and the chance to be completely remote from most civilisation. However, we think you really need a couple of weeks to do the place justice. The house is most beautifully appointed with quality bedding and equipment. It had absolutely everything we needed. And Will called in to deliver a plentiful supply of wood in case we wanted a fire, but the weather was very kind. Although we did have a wonderful thunderstorm our first night. Thank you Kirsty and Chris for enabling us to share this wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata D.

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

What a special place!

We loved our stay, great directions to the property, clear communication with our host, easy check-in and a fantastic place to stay. We marveled at the view, watched the many different animals and overall just relaxed. Sunsets on the deck were a favourite time. We left hoping to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

The view & quietness

We stayed for 3 nights and had the whole property to ourselves. We did day trips out but were always keen to come back to enjoy the view and the peace! The house had everything you could ask for (except for ceiling fan or pedestal fans in the bedrooms) but overall we are looking forward to booking this place again for longer and maybe in the cooler months. Communication and directions were great and easy to follow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Thank you Melissa. Your comments are appreciated and noted. Cheers, Chris.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Private and stunning

This property is in a beautiful, peaceful location. We had this gorgeous beach to ourselves as even though two other houses (one still being built) are on the same private parcel of land, there was no one else staying at the time. The house is a little tired and not fancy, but it was clean and well equipped. The location is hard to beat and we were delighted to stay there. We even saw an echidna in the yard on our last night! We’d happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Awesome!

Location, location, location! Hard to describe just how stunning the position of this house is, overlooking perhaps the most beautiful beach on KI. safe swimming and snorkelling and rock walking. Fabulous views, peace and quiet and perfectly comfortable, although now some years old. Well equipped, comfortable beds, friendly owner. Some fire damage around, but miraculous escape for this property and the result of the fires by no means detract from the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Ed, Your review is much appreciated . I trust you and your family all stay fit and well. Cheers, Chris.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE M.

King George Beach Retreat is spectacular!

This fabulous home facing the most amazing beach and sea view as far as the eye can see, it is just breathtakingly beautiful. A Short walk down to the beach, Will have you feeling like you are on your very own island. It has a well equipped kitchen, great wood burning fire, sherian linen, lovely furnishings and magnificent view from every room!! I have really enjoyed my 6 night stay here and would love to return again. Chris is a wonderful host and his ‘little sisters’ are super sweet. Thank you Chris for your hospitality, and for sharing your paradise with me. Regards Katherine
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard W.

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

an extraordinary location

We spent a full week on Kangaroo Island (1 location of in total 4 at which each we spent at least a full week) and made hikes car trips starting from there. Already the location above the beach, so solitary (what we love), solitary except for that the host, Chris, lives there part of the year and was there 5 of the 7 days we stayed there. Chris is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, we enjoyed chatting with him. He allowed us to use his internet connection (which was necessary for me due to actual business issues), he invited us one evening for a chat with wine plus some snacks. - He is an exceptionally good host! Thanks, Chris, for having built this gem on this extraordinaryly interesting island, where alone I have taken hundreds of bird and other nature photos!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Untouched beauty

The view from this property is simply stunning With its own private beach access and a umbrella set up ready for a blissful private visit, this property feels like home away from home. I tried to read a book in the afternoons but I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the beach view and the sun setting over the ocean. Once the sun went down we enjoyed the second lounge space facing the wood fire heater playing cards and just relaxing. We appreciated the owner contacting us on our night of arrival to ensure we didn’t get lost and checking in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. We loved our 5 night stay and enjoyed everything kangaroo island has to offer, including the friendly locals which made our stay a time we will cherish
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lexi R.

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

Pros and Cons

Pros: The location of this place is superb as long as you don’t mind being isolated. The beach it overlooks and the land it is set on is really beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. There is little phone reception and no TV reception which we really appreciated as it allowed us to truly cut off. The beds are comfy and warm with electric blankets. There was plenty of wood for the fireplace. The host is lovely and communication with him was good. Cons: to be completely honest, I thought the place was quite overpriced. For what we paid, I expected better. In general, the home looks tired and the wet areas particularly are in need of maintenance or updating. There was no tea, coffee or sugar in the kitchen which I would think is a basic inclusion. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but do believe you’re paying for the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Lexi, I appreciate your frank comments however I make the following comments -- First - you booked as a family of four - when in fact you were a family of 5 -- Second - most of our guests have been coming here for years and book every year - but to date none have suggested or complained that it is overpriced. I rest my case, Chris.

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