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Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.

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On the beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.

Located in bushland next to the tranquil waters of the Harriet River. Holiday games, Television, DVD (CDs, DVD movies and cartoons are provided), radio/CD player. Wi fi free.
Open kitchen and dining area with microwave, gas stove and oven. Pantry cupboard with basics.
Very effective reverse cycle air-con. Cool in summer, warm in winter. Bathroom includes hairdryer and has an extra electric heater for winter. Back verandah has an additional laundry with tub (no Machine), and second toilet wash area.
Covered back patio area with 4 burner gas BBQ for easy cooking and a large outdoor setting.
Front veranda fenced so children can be secure at the front with two outdoor settings. Sleeps up to 6 people with linen included (A family, or 3 couples) 1 king size bed, 2 king single beds and 2 single beds. (2 toilets).
Undercover parking for one car available, space for 3 cars if needed.

Tourist Attractions include beautiful Vivonne Bay and the Harriet River. Only 30 mins from Seal Bay and Raptor Domain, and 40 mins to Flinders Chase (Admiral Arch and Remarkable Rocks.

Vivonne Bay has one General Store (that sells everything)!
It is 40 minutes drive to Kingscote. A car is needed on the Island to access the tourist sights. Kangastay is close to Seal Bay, Admiral Arch, The Remarkables, Hanson Bay Koala sanctuary. Little Sahara, Raptor Domain, KI Outdoor Centre, Parndana Wildlife Park, Kelly Hill Caves and Point Ellen headland.
Visit the beautiful "Rustic Blue" gallery for a browse and cuppa.

There are tourist maps, booklets and information supplied at the house.

Local Attractions are numerous. The house provides a comfortable 'home' to relax after travels and sight seeing.

It is possible to explore many wonderful walks from the house. We have a tame possum and there are many of Kangaroo Island's birds, koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and echidnas in the surrounding bushland.

There is boating (canoes can be hired locally), swimming, snorkeling, surfing and fishing.

The Harriet river is suitable for swimming and boating. (See the photos on the Vivonne Bay local knowledge page). Safe beach areas, snorkelling, surfing.

The river also provides good fishing for bream, and tommy rough right at the front door (40m). Vivonne Bay provides surf and jetty fishing for whiting, salmon, mullet and many other species.

Just across the river from the house is a well equipped Outdoor centre with surfboards, canoe hire and quad bike tours etc.

Property manager

Ros Brady

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: If necessary only smoke away from the house please

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets as native animals come into the grounds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot and High chair provided. Fence and gate.

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Be mindful of neighbours please.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island
Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island
Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island
Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House
Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island
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About the neighborhood

Map
Vivonne Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 35 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 45 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Snelling Beach - 84 min drive - 93.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vivonne Bay vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Kelly Hill Conservation Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

marian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfey and homely a little quirky plenty of room. Outdoor paths snd steps could be a little arkward if a little unstable on feet . But we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
KI
Great house, has everything you need. Comfy bed, lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Position
We could not have been in a better position for a holiday, especially with two young boys. The home is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for a family of five. The bonus was the river across the road. Great Stay would definately recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Kangaroo Island
Clean and tidy lodge. Host was always friendly, relaxed and helpful in communications.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort plus
Comfortable and clean. Lots of activities supplied. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
The holiday house is like a home with everything we need! Nice location right beside the river and with walking distance to the beach; in the middle of the KI, not too far from all the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and amazing location
Our family of 4 stayed for 2 nights and loved staying at Kangastay. Relaxing and very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Nayler

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Stay at Brilliant Property
We loved our stay in this fantastic property. Really appreciated all the advice from Ros in the information sent out, loved seeing the possum on the verandah and wallabies in the garden every evening. Located near one of the most beautiful beaches ever. Worth taking Ros’ advice and bringing supplies from mainland as the local shop has limited choice Though we tried twice we never managed to see the penguins !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Easter Holiday
Absolutely loved our stay, great location, so close to the beach. so easy to find and was clean. Great communication. Already booked another holiday to come back. Looking forward to it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jörg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
All we needed for out stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing retreat
An enjoyable little beach house that is very well equipped and in a central location from which to explore the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
Loved stay at KangaStay and would definitely recommend it to friends. Quiet and secluded. Minutes from a beautiful beach Comfortable, lots of books and games, well stocked pantry, good BBQ, help when needed. What else would you want?
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Vivonne Bay house
Very neat and tidy home with plenty of room to spread out. We loved hanging out on both the front and back deck. Plenty of reading material, DVD player and CD player for entertainment. The beds were comfy, and the bathroom nice and clean. The second toilet in the laundry room was great for when the main bathroom was being used. The instructions for the property and the checkin/checkout procedures was clear and easy to follow. Overall a great experience on Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy island shack
Very well appointed house in Vivonne bay. Plenty of room to spread out with front and back balconies. Beds were comfy and the bathroom clean with nice warm shower. We enjoyed our stay and was a great spot to visit other parts of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Enjoyed our stay. It was clean, had a stocked pantry and a short stroll to the river. Managed to catch ourselves a couple of squid from the jetty, unfortunately couldn't walk there as it is about a 10 minute drive away. Overall we all had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juergen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Great home, everything was in good order. Bedding was comfortable, kitchen was functional and the home was clean and well presented. Great location, too. Went swimming at the beach and river. Great base to do excursions from. Loved it, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsbeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family holiday house
Convenient location - very close to the river which is great for fishing and kayaking. Beach only a short walk away. Very quiet, nestled among trees. Enjoyed relaxing and eating on the front deck. Had some visits of a cute possum and spotted wallabies in the neighbourhood. The house is spacious with all the facilities we needed. Can definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kangaroo Island with the Chakravartis
Really lovely property, very clean, WONDERFUL beds, lots of extra bed linen if needed, loads of ingredients in pantry, extra toilet was very handy with four adults in our family. Bonus was seeing a wallaby feeding right next to access steps one night. If we come back to KI, I would love to stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kitchen and BBQ, good for a family
Well equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ, nice spacious 3 bedroom with outdoor deck. Owners clearly care about local wildlife and enhancing the experience for visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
We had a wonderful holiday at Kangastay. Everything was clean and comfortable and it was easy to feel at home straight away. The little extra comforts that you can see all throughout Kangastay make it even more relaxing. We will be back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Fantastic place to stay, everything you could need in a fun place. Right by the river and ocean, set amongst the lovely trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met every expections!
Great accommodation for a few days in KI. Clean and comfortable, that’s all we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem
Great coastal hideaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayz
The house was lovely. Good balcony area for alfresco dining and the option of sitting out the back also. The house is built on a slope so access is either via steps at the front or walk up to the back entrance. Clean. One bathroom, two toilets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vivonne Bay
Kangastay was comfortable, clean and had everything we could have needed. The power cut was a bit disconcerting, but Dean managed to get the water pump going again, and helped us divert a flooding, having left the tap on in the kitchen sink with the plug in. Thanks for providing such a lovely spot to stay and enjoy the wonders of KI.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023