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Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly!

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Exterior detail
A living room with a sofa and armchair, a patterned rug, and a view of a garden through a glass door.
Dining
Room
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ironstone, SA
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Farmers Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Penneshaw Penguin Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Lloyd Collins Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly!

Ironstone Cottage is a family and pet friendly, 3 bedroom cottage in Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. The cottage has beautiful fenced in gardens, magic views of the ocean, and abundant wildlife. Often Glossy Black Cockatoos and Wallabies visit the cottage. It’s only a short walk to the beach or into Penneshaw where you will find a lovely variety of cafes, a fantastic grocery store and lovely locals to help you with any questions.

Two bedrooms have Queen Sized beds, the third bedroom has two single beds. The house has all the modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner and heater in the main living area. The kitchen is stocked with all your tools required for cooking and there is a BBQ in the outdoor area with lovely patio furniture. All your bedroom linen and bath towels are provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9519947
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

Ironstone

Located in Ironstone, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Ironstone, SA

What's nearby

  • Baudin Conservation Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kangaroo Island Farmers Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Penneshaw Penguin Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • beach near Lloyd Collins Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogbay Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Penneshaw Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Millie Mae's Pantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fire and Smoke Ki - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ironstone Cottage- Pet & Family Friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kangaroo Island Farmers Market and Baudin Conservation Park. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and garden and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay the location was perfect!! The views were gorgeous and the kids had the best time playing in the big enclosed yard!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thanks Sally for your kind words. Happy to hear the kids enjoyed the yard. Welcome back anytime cheers Sandy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, felt right at home. Sandy was an amazing host and the house was spotless. The house has everthing you need and more provided. Very close to ferry also and the best views from both balconies. Photos do not do this place justice. Thank you very much Sandy, I will be telling anyone who asks about this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Awesome stay

Couldnt have asked for any better, clean plenty of space, comfy beds and the very best views, lovely host, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haydn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit . Oddly felt like home walking in even after 1 year.. Thats about the best you can say for any holiday . Sandy as usual was efficient with her responses. We will likely be going "home" again in 12 months... ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2026
Thanks Haydyn for your kind words. Great to hear you thought Ironstone Cottage feels homey. We appreciated how nice and tidy you left everything, You are always welcome to stay again. cheers Sandy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay here. Couldn’t fault our accommodation. Great location and views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROL G.

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

Excellent accommodation amazing views

Every detail was perfect, even timtams on arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really homely property in a fabulous location with beautiful garden and amazing views from both the front and back decks. Sandy and Kevin are wonderful hosts, very responsive and quick to respond. Clean, very comfy beds, dog friendly and everything you need is right there. A real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Hi Sally, Thanks for your kind review of Ironstone Cottage. Glad to you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving eveything so clean and tidy. Hope to see you again someday Cheers Sandy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

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

Ideal Location

Wonderful cottage with fantastic views. We had to catch an early morning ferry so the location was perfect - 2 minutes drive from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haydn B.

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

Excellent

No problems at all. Great location. Just the thing.Property was lovely. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Would recommend

The place is beautiful especially the garden, felt very comfortable and homely. We took our dog who loved exploring the place and had the whole yard as the entire property was fenced. Beautiful location and loved each morning sitting on the deck looking over the beach having my coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

KI revisited

Great place to stay, well equipped, fabulous views, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chatta t.

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

Great experience!

Well worth the stay! Clean, comfortable, welcoming, great location to adventure from. Sandy was kind, helpful, and accommodating (when internet was working). Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darleen B.

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

Awesome stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. Our hostess welcomed us with fruit, cheese, crackers, olives, and homemade jam. The property was lovely and comfortable. The view was great. We would have loved to stay longer. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Superb cottage and surrounding

The house was gorgeous with a lovely large garden and very comfortable and clean. Sandy communicated well and made sure we had everything we needed. Loved KI and did a bit of exploring in the short time we had there. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Amazing spot.

Kangaroo island is the world’s best kept secret. It’s quiet, beautiful and such a friendly place. Ironstone Cottage was incredible accommodation and we had the best time. 2 days is definitely not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryn L.

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

Absolutely perfect

Amazing house, fantastic host…can’t fault anything at all. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne J.

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

Beautiful cottage, lovely garden and fantastic views

Grest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, that is both family and pet friendly with a great view! Saw a big kangaroo when we arrived and another 2 on our last morning! Lovely gardens that attract numerous little fairy wrens that were great to watch! Although the house gets very warm when you go out, there is generally a lovely breeze in the afternoon and evening to cool it down and if not, there is air-conditioning in the main dining and lounge room, as well as fans. We loved all the extras that the host Sandy supplied…juice, milk, tea bags, coffee, sugar and chocolates! For cooking there is oil, pepper, salt, spices, plus a few other things in the cupboard. Linen and towels are supplied, as well as tissues and toilet paper. The house is well set up for a wonderful stay! There is a washing machine if you need to wash and a rope line on the back porch and a clothes airer in the laundry!There are books and jigsaws to keep you occupied if the weather isn’t favourable and there is also cafes and an IGA only a few minutes away!
Front of house
View from front balcony
Another view from front balcony
Zoomed in view from front balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great cottage

Loved the generosity and comfort of Ironstone Cottage. Also would stay in Penneshaw rather than anywhere else. Could watch the ferry coming in and leaving. See the passenger liners anchored out the front. Can see pods of dolphins close to shore. Heartily recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare E.

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

Lovely family holiday

We had an excellent family holiday at Ironstone cottage for 2 weeks in January. The house is bigger than it appears in photos and we loved sitting out on the deck looking at the beautiful view. Our groodle was also very happy in the fully fenced in yard. The house is walking distance from town (there are some hills and no footpath) and next to a really lovely walk in the national park. Sandy was a great host and we're keen to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Ironstone Cottage

What a fantastic spot to stay; the views are incredible, it doesn't matter where you are in the home you have a amazing view. The gardens, inviting, so many flowering plants that invite birds and butterflies to linger. The home, itself is so warm and inviting, so many lovely personal touches that make you feel at home. A vase filled with flowers in the kitchen, a plate of milky way on the bench, a packet of Tim Tams in the fridge, and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHENADE H.

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

Stunning home away from home.

The cottage sits on top of hill looking over the bay at Penneshaw Kangaroo Island. A short walk into the town and beautiful white beachside. The house is quaint, warm & welcoming. Verandahs on all sides to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Bed was comfortable and lovely linen. The owner has included many household necessities to make your stay enjoyable. Coffee machine, teas, sugar, spices, sauces, oil for cooking and sundries. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this little getaway cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
Hi Shenade, Thanks for your lovely comments about our cottage. It is so satisfying to hear that our guest enjoy their stay. You are welcome back anytime.Thanks for leaving our rental so tidy. Hope you have a good trip back West, Regards Sandy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Ironstone Cottage

My husband and I, with our daughter, two granddaughters, and a colleague from Greece, spent two weeks in Ironstone Cottage in January this year. We enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea from the verandahs, watched dolphins mist days, swam at Penneshaw Beach and fossicked in the local rock pools. We did not lack anything and found Sandy a wonderful host. Our dog Matey also had a great time with a lovely big garden and plenty of room to play in. We are coming back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqui b.

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

Will definitely be back!

Charming, rustic and beautiful. There is an amazing view and a stunning, well established garden in this superbly located cottage. Great for people with dogs due to the secure fenced in garden. Thank you for a great stay Sandy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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