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Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas

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A wooden bench with a white vase of dried flowers, surrounded by trees and a building with a large window.
A dirt path surrounded by trees and rocks, leading to a building with a green roof.
A cozy kitchen with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A hallway with wooden beams, a window, and various colorful artworks on the walls.
A cozy, rustic room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a bed with a patterned headboard, a guitar, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Vivonne Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seal Bay Conservation Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Flinders Chase National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main building

1 Queen Bed

Separate queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Vivonne Bay

Vivonne Bay is home to this holiday home. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park.
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Vivonne Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 21 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 25 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 28 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil getaway amongst Melaleucas located?

Situated in Vivonne Bay, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great! It has everything you would need for cooking, and it is very comfortable. I would definitely recommend it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect. Didnt need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bush retreat

Lovely cabin with rustic features and composting toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exacty as deacribed. Clean,comfortable and quirky. Great location. Host had great communication. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A rustic unique stay!

A unique stay in a quirky beach house. Super comfortable bed with lovely linen. Creatively decorated.Great location close to a beautiful beach. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

From BC, Canada

A fabulously quirky property in a quiet location near the beach and handy for Seal Bay and Flinders Chase. We particularly loved the ‘throne room’ looking out over the trees!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nurtured amongst nature

Loved the warm, cozy, quirky vibes of this place. Eco-friendly without sacrificing comfort. A great base for a KI getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little jewel in the bush

We really enjoyed this quaint 'Mansion' as our base for exploring the island and as a cosy home on a cold and windy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and cosy style

What a wonder, naturally beautiful, a short walk to the amazing Vivonne bay beach. The most comfortable bed, an understanding of great coffee (provided!) Glamorous new bathroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Melaleuca Mansion retreat

Such a unique and cleverly designed retreat in a beautiful location close to the beach with a range of sights and activities nearby. Hosts are kind and thoughtful. Would recommend and would love to go back one day. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Rustic" and "Quirky" might describe this small haven in the Melaleucas at Vivonne Bay. A well equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed and quiet location. Suited us very well. Improvements? Perhaps heating could be augmented for a cold winter and microwave moved from top of fridge to shelf underneath the air fryer so that short people could access it easier. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest cabin!

It was such a homely place to stay! The fireplace and kitchen made it so nice and cosy. Loved also the fact there was good coffee available- huge bonus and really essential! Only thing I would recommend is to leave the house instructions booklet on the main table in the open- took us a little while to find it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place! Definitely a piece of paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky, Rustic and Comfortable.

If you want to be away from it all, this property is for you! It was amongst the melaleucas, and I couldn't even see the neighbouring properties. Focus was definitely on eco-friendly.The bed was very comfortable, the property has some quirky features.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Retreat

A beautiful, unique and tranquil place to stay. The tree studded garden was lovely day and night. Felt like we were away from everyone. It was walking distance to the beach and a short drive to the General Store where we bought the Famous KI Whiting Burger and took it back to enjoy in the garden. Also reasonably close to Flinders Chase National Park. The host was great and responded quickly to any queries we had. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and beauty

I absolutely loved this gorgeous home. It was a great 5 day stay, walking to the beautiful beach, so much to see and do. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! The home had everything you need, really great provisions including coffee 😍 I really was super impressed. The bed was so comfy and the linen!! Omgs! The linen was beautiful! I felt very held in this space, it was exactly what I needed for a week away to recharge xxxx thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Response

Second bedroom inaccessible. Sofa inaccessible. Poor access to house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Hi Michael, I'm sorry that you were disappointed with our property. I advise that in future, when booking accommodation, you read the property description and carefully view the photos prior to booking. As you booked as two gyests, the second bedroom was unavailable; however, we are always happy to accommodate your needs. We want to ensure our guests are well lookied after. As we heard no word from you, we weren't able to accommodate your needs. We do require clear communication when changes are requested. In regards to the lounge, we state in the description that the lounge is located in the loft, accessible by a ladder. I'm sorry you weren't able to access the loft but we made every effort to ensure that the description is clear so that guests are aware of the uniqueness of our property. Melaleuca Mansion is an amazing property, set on a bush block. Due to it's natural setting, the paths meander amongst trees. Many guests enjoy and value this aspect of the property. It's quiet, secluded yet very close to the river and beach. I sincerely hope that you were still able to enjoy your holiday and sorry our property wasn't what you expected. Kind regards, Heidi.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic retreat amongst the Melaleucas

Okay, picture this, Grandpa and two of his grandchildren on a visit to Kangaroo Island at the Melaleuca Mansion. Grandpa gets the big bed in the house and the kids get the bunk beds in the bunkhouse.First off location: Fabulous and so close to what must be the best beach in South Australia. The kids loved the breakers and the uncrowded beach was magnificent. We even saw a seal surfing the waves on our last day.Parking: Handy off street parking and a short walk down a path through the Melaleucas to the main cottage and/or bunkhouse.Cottage: Wonderful rustic and comfortable. Excellent bathroom (great water pressure), interesting loo (very eco) and lots of cooking utensils and supplies.Bunkhouse: A bit basic, one of the boys is quite tall and found the bunk bed a bit short.Wifi: With two young boys wifi was a must and connection in the cottage was great. unfortunately the bunkhouse was out of range. Possibly an extender for the wifi could fix that.Nature: we had lots of birds visit and in the evening the occassional wallaby would pass through the Melaleucas.Comfort: The main bed was great, lounge chairs very comfy. However, it was quite hot while we were there and there are only 2 freestanding fans on site. The house wasn't too bad but the bunkhouse was quite hot. Would be good to have a couple of airconditioners installed.Host: Great communication from Heidi.All in all, we loved it and the kids had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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