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STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach

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A wooden deck with a white bathtub and a black bowl.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet with drawers, a floor lamp, a glass coffee table with candles, and a black sofa with a striped pillow.
A house with a solar panel array on the roof and a barbecue grill outside.
A living room with a black leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue accent wall with a ship's wheel decoration.
A cozy living room with a sofa, striped pillows, a wooden chair, a black wood-burning stove, and a metal trash can.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Island beach, SA
  • Place, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dudley Conservation Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Prospect Hill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Dudley Conservation Park, while Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Cawthorne Cottage are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Clifford's Honey Farm and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Island beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dudley Conservation Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • beach near Sapphiretown - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Prospect Hill - 8 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 14 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shed - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Glossy Black Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STRANDMARKEN, Beach House on Island Beach located?

This family-friendly Island Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Dudley Conservation Park. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Prospect Hill are also within 9 miles (15 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

A clean and nicely appointed house. Great proximity to beach and lots of little additions to make your stay easier - beach kit and trolley was great, a selection of books, games and DVDs. We had a great week.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks for your lovely feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time over on Island Beach. Hearing such positive things makes it all worthwhile for us to keep on improving our place. Thanks for staying with us, we hope to host you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful, relaxing and luxurious

We felt at home in this beautiful place, it was a a short stroll to the beach and high is perfect for anyone especially little ones. We spent hours playing and with a shed full of beach activities we knew we didn’t have to bring anything over from the mainland. The bath is delightful and after a beach visit it was the perfect place to relax. This is a the perfect place for a family with a big outdoor dining table, books and toys and super cute beds. The washing machine was a bonus. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding accommodation

Everything about Strandmarken is enjoyable. I have stayed several times now and have enjoyed it more each time, as I’ve become familiar with the house and the environment. The owners have worked so hard to maintain and improve the property. The addition of the outside bath is lovely. We enjoyed the beach so much this time. I cannot recommend Strandmarken highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Thank you Liz, What beautiful words ! It means so much to us to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We love having you and your family and friends stay at our place and hope that we can keep on making your stay even more enjoyable next time. We really appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a beautiful location!

Absolutely loved our stay at Strandmarken, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Kangaroos!

Loved that the kangaroos came every morning and every night. Awesome! Property was great. Pity about the rough road to get in there. The first gravel road on KI we hit was Island Beach Road, and it was one of the worst we found on the Island. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2022
Hi Graeme, Thanks for your feedback, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at our place. The road is probably due for grading which is done regularly. You must have experienced the worth of it, Luckily it is only about 500 meters to or house on the dirt road. We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Strandmarken in January

This property is beautifully made, and maintained in excellent condition. It is a pleasure to use the good quality facilities. We were given access to beach equipment such as chairs, and especially enjoyed the outside chairs, benches, lounges and hammocks. Although there is not a view of the beach from the house, we loved watching the many birds, especially finches, attracted by the garden, and the roosters and hens patrolling the property. The wonderful Island Beach is a short walk beyond the driveway. A small problem was speedily addressed by the owners. We warmly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Strandmarken

A wonderful home to stay in, great facilities and well maintained. My kids and I would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing location, amazing house, amazing holiday

The house is situated so close to the beach but also within the bush and so it feels so cosy and like home. The fire place was amazing for the cold evenings and nights. There is nothing to complain or even critique about this house nor the hospitality. Very clean, easy check in and always very communicative throughout. A++++ my partner and I have already said we’ll be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2021
Hi Allanah, thank you for your beautiful review, we do appreciate it very much as it helps us to see what our guests like or dislike. We would love to see you again in the future. Should you decide to come again, please write us a little note to say that you have stayed with us previously and we will give you a special offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway

We had a very enjoyable stay. Fantastic property and location. Great for families with young kids. Our boys 22mths and 4yrs loved the kids bedroom and outdoor bath. Oh....and the waffle maker 😊 Look forward to returning in the future. Thank you to the owners for creating a wonderful family home away from home 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2021
Hi Pip, thank you for that beautiful review. We appreciate it very much . We are glad you had such a wonderful time and would love to have you stay with us again. Anja
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

A GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY

Idyllic location, spacious, more than generous with pantry items and well stocked generally. The 2 captains beds are a bit small for an older or taller child - I would swap for something bigger as my daughter couldn't fit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2021
Hi Angela, Thank you for your lovely review. The single beds are 190 by 95 cm which are a standard single size. we had lots of adults sleeping in those beds. There was also the queen size bed in the other bedroom available for you. We are glad that you had a lovely stay though. Thank you Anja
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island paradise

Short walk to the stunning Island Beach, the house was very comfortable, amazing wildlife just outside the front door!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful little getaway

Stayed here with my husband and two young children. House was very cosy and had everything we needed. Location was close to the beach and a short drive into Penneshaw. It was nice and private surrounded by bush land and we enjoyed watching the wildlife, especially the friendly kangaroos who visited daily. The bath at the top of the hill was very relaxing and on cooler nights the fireplace kept the entire house warm. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2020
Thank you Melissa for taking the time in writing such a lovely and comprehensive review. We appreciated very much. We are glad that you had a lovely time at Strandmarken and would love to have you stay again. Anja
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place.

A great little spot footsteps away from an idyllic beach. Very well appointed property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday delight

This home is so well built and such a rare treat. Visiting in winter, we were pleasantly surprised at how well insulated the house stayed, evening and night. The amenities of the home made it very relaxing and a nice layout with the childrens room away from the laundry and bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2020
Hi Kelly, Thank you for the lovely review. The european windows and good insulation are certainly making a difference. In summer we don't even require air-conditioning and the house stays cool. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and it was lucky that you could stay the extra night. We hope to host you again in the future. Kind regards, Anja & Matthias
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Great house in a perfect, secluded beach side location with kangaroos all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Allie, we appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved every moment!

This was our second time on KI and in Island Beach. The property was perfect for our family of 4. Short walk from the beach, great sound system that even played outside, kitchen had everything you'd want even an espresso machine for those morning coffees. Kids loved the water toys and even pulled the trolley from the beach to the house. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing stay on the Island. Can't wait to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Erica, thank you for the beautiful review. We appreciate and value your effort writing us a feedback very much. It sounds like you had a very beautiful time over there. We would love to have you and your family come back to stay at Strandmarken. Please let us know in time when you plan to stay with us again as we would like to make you a special offer as you have been at our place before. Kind regards, Anja
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family holiday

We had a wonderful time at Strandmarken. The house was well set-up for our young family and we enjoyed the wildlife and beautiful island beach. Our kids are already asking for us to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly described, homely and welcoming and in the perfect location

We had a wonderful holiday at Strandmarken, the property is clean and very well set up for families, a very short walk to the most amazing open safe swimming beach and within striking distance of all Kangaroo Island’s main attractions (and many others). Owners are generous in allowing their beach stuff to be borrowed, the cart was a god-send for taking beach toys etc back and forth. The European windows are clever, allowing all the breeze to be captured whilst in a private location behind the dunes. Great value for money considering the location and We would love to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Strandmarken, Island Beach, they thought of everything.

We enjoyed your lovely beach house in the bush. We appreciated the attention to detail, anything you could possibly need was there.We had fun on the beach with beach gear and trolley provided. Wild life close to the house and so close to the beach it was perfect. Very relaxing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Bill, Thank you for the lovely feedback. We appreciate it very much as we take great pride into improving our property continuously to provide everyone with a beautiful experience. We glad you had a lovely stay and hope to host you again one day. Thank you, Anja and Matthias
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfection ...

We stayed for 4 days and enjoyed it immensely. We loved the immediate surroundings and beach walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your feedback Liz, we are glad you enjoyed your time over there. We hope to have you stay again some time. Thanks, Anja
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property, everything we needed

Fantastic stay, absolutely enjoyed ourselves and everything was just fine
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Paul, Thank you for the lovely feedback. We really appreciate that you took the time. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holiday Perfection

This was the best holiday house we have ever stayed at. Location was just exactly spot on, clean as a whistle, equipped with everything one needs and more! Just perfect. Will definately be back and will recommend to all! Didn't want to leave.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Strandmarken, Island Beach. GO THERE!

Lovely little house to spend some quiet time. Kangaroos in the garden, and many lively birds. House was cosy with the wood fire in the evening, and the walks on the beach delightful. We would come there again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great property and location

Really enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to others
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excelant home

"A home away from home", we enjoy this beautiful home and closeness to a wonderful beach. We will recommend it to our friends! Very clean house. Everything is there.
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