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Dudley Villa
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
penneshaw, SA
  • Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum
    15 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
    2 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal
    4 min drive
  • Penneshaw, SA (PEA)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dudley Villa pet and family friendly

Situated 1km from Penneshaw, the gateway to Kangaroo Island, Dudley Villa is 120 years young and retains its old worldly charm. Set on 5 acres with plenty of room to kick back and space to let the little ones run around, it is the perfect base for your family holiday.
Pets are welcome to stay, relax and explore both inside and out.There is every thing that you could need for your stay,for both children and adults.
Plenty of off road parking and lots of space for groups

sleeping configuration
Dudley Villa sleeps up to 10 persons.
Main bedroom - 1 queen bed , 1 set of bunks
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen bed, 1 single
Bedroom 3 - 2 sets of bunks
Lounge room with open fire ( wood supplied)

The amenities
Dudley Villa offers a range of activities to do as a family or on your own inside an out. Plenty of books, games ,toys or outside we have play equipment including swings to keep those young at heart occupied.
Our Pergola/ Entertainment Area with BBQ facilities, is great for relaxing .On non total fireban days chuck a log on the outside fire and enjoy the evening. ( wood supplied)
Phone reception is spot on but we are not located in an NBN area so at this stage wifi is a no :( fingers crossed one day this will change !)


Property manager

Stack or Helen Stevens

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dudley East

Located in Dudley East, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Dudley Cellar Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Baudin Conservation Park and Dudley Conservation Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
penneshaw, SA

What's nearby

  • Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum - 15 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 2 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Penneshaw Penguin Centre - 5 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Farmers Market - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penneshaw Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millie Mae's Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fire and Smoke Ki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sorrento's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley Villa pet and family friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dudley Villa pet and family friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dudley Villa pet and family friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dudley Villa pet and family friendly located?

This family-friendly Dudley East cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw. Sealink Ferry Terminal is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything to make our KI trip special
Such a great stay for KI. Lots of room, great kitchen and outside area, and soooo dog friendly. Helen met us at checkin, gave us a great walkthrough, helped with local info, and nice to have Stack check in too. Best fire and firewood ever. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very lovely little cottage
Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dudley Villa
Characterful old house. Everything as described. Very comfortable bed. Spent quite a bit of time reading in the garden and watching the wrens. Cool on hot days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dot P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay for larger groups
Personal welcome on arrival to this wonderful property. Large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make it very comfortable. 2 family areas so children and adults can have space. Large fenced forest area to explore and allow dogs and children to exercise. Close to most places of interest. Very clean. Excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family stay
Lovely Villa for families, comfortable, warm and inviting. A real homely feel, great for kids. Owners are just wonderful and very accommodating. Highly recommended, thanks again Helen and Stack
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property with everything.
Anyone looking to take family away and enjoy nature and relaxing don't look further this property has everything I took my family over to KI to explore and chill, 5 minutes off the ferry and we were unpacking the car met the host great people. Kids had plenty to do on property and we sat and enjoyed nights by the fire cooking spuds or just relaxing. Had great day trips out but looked forward to getting back to the villa cooking tea and having a laugh. Craig.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stack and Helen are very welcoming. The house is clean and comfortable, and everything you need is there. The property is very private and only 5 mins from Penneshaw, very handy. Loved the combustion heater and fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dudley East, Penneshaw
We just loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old stone home
Everything you needed in the house. Lovely owners very helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sunita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hospitality, very peaceful environment, kind owner.. loved everything about the villa.
Best place to stay in KI, very beautiful house with well equipped.. You will have the best moment staying in the villa with family and friends..

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Lovely traditional house with lot of space for big groups. Kids enjoyed their stay with lot of outdoor and indoor activities. Perfect location and very friendly house owners. Loved our stay

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dudley Villa
what a beautiful place to stay thoroughly enjoyed every single thing about Dudley Villa and KI the cottage itself lacks for nothing and is gorgeous!! Would highly recommend for every age as there's something for everyone definitely no time for xbox games. The worst part of our stay was having to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anugrah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place
The property is quaint and situated conveniently near penneshaw. The hosts were extremely kind and friendly and communication was excellent. The kids enjoyed playing on the property. Thanks Helen and Stack for a wonderful getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Coralie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dudley Villa
Warm, friendly home away from home. Humans and dogs made to feel welcome. Beautifully peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
What a wonderful place to stay! We were after the perfect getaway for the weekend, we couldn't recommend this enough. Super cosy and very comfortable, the house offers character and charm. The location is perfect and the owners were extremely wonderful. Thank you Stack & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Very comfortable and relaxing. It is very kid friendly the grandson loved playing in the yard. Close to all amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Outback Experience
We had such a lovely time drinking coffee on the veranda as the birds chatted above. If we felt like we wanted more of an adventure we’d head into town for a meal and a walk or drive to watch the wildlife. It was quiet and relaxing or an adventure, depending on our moods.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janeva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Farm House
Excellent location. Property owner was very helpful in providing suggestions for getting the most out of our time on KI. Very cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Loved watching the blue wrens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

BINU M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Different experience
It was a great experience to live in a hundred years old house. Care takers were very caring.

10/10 Excellent

SALLY T.

Great house, very comfortable with lots of space
Great communication with owner, lovely house with heaps of room, wood fire and comfortable bed - recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

alison l.

Clean and comfortable. Great cosy fire
Quick but enjoyable overnighter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

LAW F.

quiet and ancient atmospheric stay
a very quiet and full of ancient atmosphere place. good for holiday stay. less than 10 minutes ride to the ferry pier. convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Dennis H.

Good family Accommodation
For a 100 year old Villa it had great character. It was warm and plenty of things for all age groups to enjoy. Lots of books, videos, toys, games, space for entertaining etc. The hosts were there when required and friendly. A no hassle check in and departure regime. Just easy! Enjoyed it Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stack or Helen Stevens

Host profile image
We are both passionate about tourism and believe that word of mouth is far superior than any print matter and so we strive to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. we are both new to the area although have been here 20 years!! having owned and operated a tour company as well as a number of years running backpackers we can give you good insight where to visit,

Why they chose this property

It was run down and unloved and we could see the potential, we also stayed in a couple of houses and decided that we would cater for the disabled and family's in an honest way and not just pretend what we had. we also ran a very successful backpackers hostel for a number of years and both been in hospitality most of our lives

What makes this property unique

It is set on 5 acres in a semi rural setting with no neighbors. You are far enough away from the town and yet so close ,there is lots of room for kids to be kids and make lots of noise and play outside, the cottage is 115 years old so has lots of old world charm and is not pretentious, is comfortable with plenty of activities for everyone

Languages:

English
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