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Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

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A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with chairs.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, a wooden headboard, and two framed pictures on the wall.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a grill, and a scenic view.
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and coffee table.
A single-story building with a flat roof, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Espresso maker
    A rare find - enjoy barista-quality espresso at your rental.
  • 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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪8 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)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Vivonne Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Vivonne Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vivonne Bay Beach and Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Little Sahara are also within 12 miles (20 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. 75 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, comfortable beds , beautiful area close to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place on a beautiful island. Easy to get around from the house. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Convenient location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2023
Our sincere thanks Sarah for your appreciative review. It was a pleasure to host you & Paul at Island Time - and to share tidbits and photos about the pardalotes using nests above our deck - endearing & entertaining little birds. Warm regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable,clean and private. Love the visits from the wallabies towards evening. Excellent communication with the hosts. They go above and beyond. Thank you Ian and Ann
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and shack

Great location and great clean, tidy shack with all amenities for a great stay. Extra bonus with friendly local animals right off the deck. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely house to stay in and explore the western end of Kangaroo Island, very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian and Ann were great hosts , texting us information and responding quickly to our enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

Great place too stay nothing more than 1 hour away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2023
Many thanks Greg. Island Time is an especially good location for touring Flinders Chase, Seal Bay and Stokes Bay to the north. And beautiful Vivonne Bay as well. Kind regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal clean, comfortable accommodation for two couples with a very spacious living area and bedrooms at either end.Great location, easy walk to the beach and very central for leisurely visits to most of the island's attractions during our (two couples) four night stay. Hosts Ian and Ann provided an excellent guide/instruction pack for all the modcons and were great communicators.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was very well equipped and the hosts had provided coffee, tea and a few basic condiments which was much appreciated. The house is in a great location to enjoy the island and next to a stunning beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2025
Thanks Julia. Wish the weather had been kinder to you. Glad you saw a koala alongside our deck - a regular visitor to our garden along with the wallabies you mentioned. Regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and great location

Clean, well-appointed house within walking distance to beach and lovely outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Central location ideal for our holiday purposes

Convenient,clean, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Thank you Graeme. Sorry it was not possible to offer you late checkout per Pamela's request in view of your 7pm ferry but hope you found our suggestions for filling the time helpful. Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. So much information, directions. House was great, super clean and location to get around was awesome. Wish we had stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
Many thanks Shauna for your appreciative review. We find it hard to leave too and especially enjoy the outside deck and visiting wildlife. Glad we could host you & Chris after coming such a long way. Warm regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ammenities are excellent. Instructions are clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
Hello Song. Our sincere thanks for your appreciative review. We stay at Island Time ourselves at least once a year to keep up with maintenance and to make improvements for guests. And to enjoy the lovely setting! Best wishes, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable getaway

We had a great time. We especially liked the resident Wallabies
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely 3 night stay

Short walk to the beach.Accomodation had everything we needed.Great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very well maintained home excellent location very clean and tidy .

Gorgeous location with birds and wallaby's, close to the beach .Overall we have excellent stay and plain to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2022
Thanks Paul - very pleased to hear. We look forward to hosting you & Belinda another time. Warm regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation and comfort

Warm and spotlessly presented property, well equiped kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture. Peaceful and relaxing stay with effortless booking process.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Many thanks Karen - it was a pleasure hosting you & Steve. We love staying at our cosy home-away-from-home too. Warm regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South coast stay

The property was comfortable and well appointed, good spot for day trips to other south coast attractions, short walk to Vivone Bay beach. The general atore does some great meals
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2024
Our sincere thanks Sonya. Thanks too for your appreciative text on departure - hope we can host you both again some time. Warm regards, Ann & Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vivonne Bay stay

Fabulous stay - from the location within short walk to beach, spacious & clean accommodation, to the helpful & promt communication from the owner/host. Full kitchen facilities and a BBQ were fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Our grateful thanks Susan for your appreciative comments. It was a pleasure to host you & Sam at Island Time for 6 nights, and to interact with you before & during your stay - including about our endearing nesting pardalotes. Warm regards, Ian & Ann
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful spot near the beach

A highlight of our stay at Island Time was visits from 3 Tamar wallabies that appeared below the deck and enjoyed carrots and apples. It’s a great location for exploring the south of the island and a few minutes’ walk from a stunning beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very and convenient.

Well maintained and all living needs at hand Would recommend to friends wishing to visit Kangaroo Is..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Our grateful thanks Hugh for your appreciative review. Also for your text describing your stay and activities on KI. Hope you can both visit again sometime. Best wishes, Ann & Ian
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Affordable in Ideal Location

Functional with access to local wildlife on the doorstep (viewed wallabies and bird life from back deck area every evening).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Thanks Sue. Our deck is a highlight of staying at Island Time, especially with a new roof & railing. The little birds you saw above the deck are striated pardalotes using nests we made. Very endearing with their courting behaviour.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at Island Time in January. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped for self catering. The sea breeze kept things cool both in the house and on the deck even on the hottest days. We spent a lot of time watching the activity of the Pardalotes as they flew in and out their nests. Ian and Ann were great hosts - helpful and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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