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Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay

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Exterior
A wooden bar area with a high ceiling, wicker chairs, and a ship-themed stained glass window.
A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding palm trees and a building with a balcony in the background.
A grassy field with two palm trees and a fence, with a body of water and distant hills in the background.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kingscote, SA
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hope Cottage Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

4 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay

Located on Kangaroo Island on the Bay of Shoals, Doyles on the Bay is set on 5 private acres with direct access to the beach. The property is located 3 mi from Kingscote. A private pool, sauna and hot tub are featured.

Doyles on the Bay offers 6 bedrooms with en suites. A chefs kitchen with cold room is included as well as a home theater, fitness center and a spacious living area where you can play billiards and darts and there is a range of board games available. The expansive patio is great for entertaining outside and you can enjoy the wallabies and wildlife on the property. Free parking and WiFi is featured.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking.

6 bedrooms, all of generous size, with en-suite and deck access. Luxurious linen packs, including resort style bathrobes.
5 acres of private land with direct access to the beach.
A private pool, sauna and hot tub are featured.
Well equipped resort style bar.
Home Cinema Room with recliners.
Undercover verandah with ocean view.
Free parking and WiFi.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 # 7624015
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

Kingscote

Located in Kingscote, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bay of Shoals Winery and Spring Road Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Island Beehive and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Travelling with kids? Consider Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum.
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Kingscote, SA

What's nearby

  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Island Beehive - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bay of Shoals Winery - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hope Cottage Museum - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 15 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aurora Ozone Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Island Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amadio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tirage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bella Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience world-class service at Doyles on the Bay located?

This family-friendly Kingscote holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Soldiers Memorial Park, Island Beehive and Hope Cottage Museum. Bay of Shoals Winery is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The venue amazing, the island a treasure and the host accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

RICHARD P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, well equipped, comfortable, clean and fantastic outlook. Sadly let down by lack of pool maintenance. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! This house was just incredible. Yeah it’s a bit daggy in places, but it was absolutely perfect for our family group of 11 ranging in age from 11yo - 75yo. A full commercial kitchen with every possible cookware, gadget, crockery, cutlery, glassware, appliance - BYO groceries and you’re set. So many activities for all incl pool, heated spa, darts, pool table, lounge areas, bar, even your own beach and koalas in the gum trees! This house made our KI holiday absolutely unforgettable! 5stars, totally recommend!
Entertainment end incl darts, pool table, hot tub, gym
Dining/lounge/reading area
Fireplace/reading area
Pool & outdoor area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

Easter 2023

Beautiful house we loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Dear Dee, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay in our beautiful house. We would be more than happy to welcome you back in the future and provide you with another exceptional experience. Thank you once again for choosing our property. Best Regards, Candice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina R.

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

Amazing Kingscote property

This property is amazing!! For families or even a friends getaway! All rooms with their own en-suite, comfortable beds and soft bath robes. Kitchen is a home owners dream. The only thing is that we weren’t advised that the pool wasn’t clean for swimming but this may be due to the colder weather coming to an end. Kids loved the spa and the theatre room with endless DVD’s to choose from. Will definitely be back for a longer stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the review it was very detailed and useful. I am glad you had a wonderful stay. Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

60th celebrations on KI

This house is incredible. Clean and spacious. Everything you need for a relaxing, tranquil holiday. Only drawback was no ceiling fans on deck and pool/yard area was very tired and in need of some maintenance. I understand some upgrades are taking place in the near future which will address this. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
Dear Carol, Thank you very much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the house incredible and that it had everything you needed for a relaxing and tranquil holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of ceiling fans on the deck and the tired condition of the pool/yard area. We have been doing works to upgrade the property to ensure that they meet our guests' expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and hope that you'll have an even better experience on your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Great Family House KI

I booked this house in the first week of school holidays for my children and their families to stay. A big family holiday. House is brilliant and provided an amazing entertaining areas that work well for large groups. Craig the groundsman is very helpful and met us when we arrived, gave a tour of the house, telling us how things worked etc. He also came back to help when phoned, topped up the wood for indoor fire when it turned cold and other little things that made the whole experience fabulous. He is a great source of information and went out of his way to make the stay enjoyable. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

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

Wonderful setting for 3 generation family gathering

The large house was ideal for our group of 12. Both inside and outside there were plenty of separate areas for small groups to enjoy. The huge inside dining table and several others on the deck provided for great family get togethers at meal times. All bedrooms having ensuites made for easy living. The swimming pool, spa, sauna and 8 ball table were all well utilised. Craig the caretaker came every second day to check that the spa chemicals were operating correctly. Some of the equipment in the commercial kitchen (particularly the knives) need upgrading. Overall a wonderful setting for our family holiday on Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer k.

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

Birthday celebration

Our stay was really great. The caretaker, Craig went out of his way to make sure that all 16 of us were comfortable and had what we needed. Unfortunately for us and Craig, our stay was right in the middle of much needed renovations. He explained that painting and other renovations had started the month previous to our stay but the house was as clean and comfortable as he could make it for us. It’s a beautiful property and I hope he is able to make the changes necessary to bring it up to its potential. The Greens
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Dear Jennifer, Firstly, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused during your stay. Our original plan was to conduct renovations in July and block the entire month for bookings. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to bring forward the renovation schedule. We always strive to provide the most comfortable accommodation and the best experience for our clients. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during this transitional period. It's our goal to bring the property up to its full potential and create an even more beautiful experience for our guests in the future. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future, and as a gesture of our gratitude, I would be happy to offer you a discount on your next stay. Best Regards, Candice
Verified

8/10 Good

Asha R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The property is amazing and unique.The size and location is fantastic, particularly for a large group. Craig was really helpful and easy to deal with. We did find a number of factors disappointing. This includes - the kitchen. The large dishwasher was broken, the small one is not installed correctly meaning the top shelf kept rolling forward when it was open - kitchen items were everywhere. Nothing made sense, cutlery in 2 different places - there was clothing in the laundry on arrival. For the price of the house we felt the property should have a clothes dryer - the water system in the house was shocking. Every shower in every bathroom was awful due to difficulty getting the water temperature right. The main bathroom has mould on the ceiling and the second sink had no taps. The working sink had no hot water to it - considering the price of the property it was shocking to find the pool was unheated - the worst part was the fact we were charged a significant amount for fold out couches in a main living area. On arrival Craig had not been told we had additional guests so no additional beds were made and it was clear immediately that the fold out lounges were not going to be suitable for the children due to their location. Craig brought over his own mattresses for us to use in the theatre room. We really think the cost we paid for mattresses on the floor is unreasonable. - The property is advertised to hold 20 people, we were told children are not normally allowed so would be charged at adult prices, yet there is a room specifically set up for children - the property is very tired and dated. Not something you expect when you are paying top price This feedback was provided to the property owner with no response
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Dear Asha, Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay. Despite our previous private communication, I am happy to let you know that we are currently undergoing a major renovation to address these issues and improve the overall experience for our guests. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future to provide you with a significantly improved stay and showcase the positive changes we are making. Thank you once again for sharing your concerns, and we look forward to the opportunity of serving you better in the future. Best Regards, Candice
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

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

Holiday group reunion

Perfect for 6 couples getaway for 5 nights. Such a spacious home well equipped. Amazing water views
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
Hi Jennifer, Thanks a lot for your positive review. We hope to host you again in the future! We are always aiming to bring our guests the best experience possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Beautiful and serene location with wonderful outlook

Fabulous place to stay with a group, very spacious and accommodative. Just needs to have the mattresses in all rooms upgraded as they are tired with no give. The board games need upgrading as some are just a mess with parts missing or not complete. The darts also need replacing as they come apart when throwing. Pavers sharp and uneven in parts around pool edge, could do with some pool toys. Other than that had a great and fun time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
Hi Joy, Thanks a lot for your detailed feedback and review. Fully agree on all points as we are always doing work on the property to update and upgrade it. We aim to bring our guests the best experience possible when staying with us but do acknowledge we can improve so thank you for your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ros O.

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

Doyle’s really does have the wow factor!

There were 11 of us in our group and it worked perfectly. The house is incredible and ticked all the boxes for us. Craig the manager was always close by to answer our questions and requests. Would definitely recommend to large groups wanting an amazing KI experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
Hi Ros, Thanks for your review. It's great to hear that you and your group had a great experience staying with us! We hope to host you again in the future if you come back to KI!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

What a Place

I can't understand previous comments as we could not fault this house. It has everything. Beds were so comfortable. Absolutely spotless clean. No issues with hot water, industrial dishwasher was awesome, sauna was roasting hot. Craig the caretaker was just an absolute gem who does anything for you for your stay. He went through the instructions for everything with us at check in for the oven, dishwasher, sauna, etc so no issues at all. Wi Fi password didn't work and within 5 minutes he came and fixed. The beach was beautiful and not a person in sight. It is your own private beach. We can't wait to come back to this house. Thanks so much especially to Craig who looked after us so well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2020
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. You are welcome to stay with us again anytime.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew B.

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

Below expectations

We stayed with our extended family to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday (10 people). Although we enjoyed the experience we were disappointed with several things that you expect when you pay premium dollars for holiday accommodation. Unfortunately the hot water wasn’t working for the master bedroom (which we found out had been an ongoing issue prior to our stay) and we had to relocate to another shower which was very inconvenient. The airconditioning wasn’t working at its optimum and wasn’t warm enough. The sauna didn’t heat up to the expected temperature. The electric blankets would have been great if they actually worked. The dishwasher by and large functioned but was a bit tricky and temperamental to operate. Some basic food items which should have been there for a property of this price, like ground salt and pepper were not available. Although we had a late checkout, the Wifi cut off at 10am which was extremely inconvenient. We were only given 1 Robe for the master bedroom which had no waist tie and appeared soiled. The BBQ was very small for the size of the accommodation which was limiting for catering. Our caretaker was very helpful and attentive but he was hampered by some of the functional shortcomings of the property which we expected should be at a higher standard with superior attention to detail for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2020
Dear Andrew, Thank you for your valuable feedback. I apologize for any inconvenience during your stay and will do our best to rectify all the items and improve our service. Best Regards, Candice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Best Property on Stayz For South Australia

Where to start bedrooms are all amazing. The views well yeah top quality no better. They have a caretaker be nice to him and your stay will get even better. Our group of 11 really can't pick any faults except one and that is that you have to leave. Thankyou and I hope this place is around for a long time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
Hi Michael, Thanks for your review and it's great to hear that you had a good experience staying with us! Craig is always nearby should you need help but it doesn't sound like you needed much assistance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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