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Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT

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On the beach
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT

This absolute beach front property is located at pristine Island Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Kangaroo Island. Relax in the deck chairs on the huge balcony and enjoy the magnificent views of the beach and the blue sea. Use the outside table and chairs and the big gas BBQ for outside entertainment.

Tranquility and Nature

In this wonderfully located house, no noise will disturb you whilst you look into the eternity of millions of stars. Listen to the gentle steady pounding of the waves. Awake, being welcome by sun and the blue see. Wallabies might greet you in the morning. Look at boats and sailing ships, watch the majestic pelicans or enjoy nature walking along the white beach.

Explore Kangaroo Island

The house is also a great base for exploring the rest of wonderful Kangaroo Island.

Property manager

Detlev Jansen

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Island Beach Retreat
80873
Retreat Absolute Front
Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT Island Beach

About the area

Map
Island Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Buick Point - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 24 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Lodge - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT located?

This Island Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Prospect Hill and Dudley Conservation Park. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Island Beach Retreat - ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margery M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island beach resort
Good, clean, 2 toilets bonus, had everything, view great, very quiet and peaceful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vince G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

anne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A MAGIC POSITION WITH A VIEW TO DIE FOR.. A TRUE BEACH HOUSE. COMFORTABLE AND WITH ALL YOU NEED FOR A RELAXED HOLIDAY. ABUNDANT BIRD LIFE AND INQUISITIVE WALLABIES AND KANGAROOS HOWEVER COMMUNICATION WITH STAYZ VERY POOR .NO PHONE ACCESS AND EMAILS NOT REPLIED.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Silke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bay views
Lovely rustic beach cottage- very spacious and functional! Fantastic views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc Z., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe séjour
Propriété un peu vieillote mais agréable, superbe vue sur la baie, des kangourous autour : extraordinaire !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and comfortable
Great view, plenty of room for 2 couples. Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kym P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden oasis!
This little beach shack is situated in a hidden oasis! There is no amount of money that can be spent for the view, the serenity and the peacefulness. The shack is a little dated but has all the amenities a family or single traveler could want. There is some water damage throughout the property, some mold issue's within one of the bathrooms, and the carpets and walls could do with a deep clean, but you can't fault this property otherwise. Well done, and thank you for sharing this little piece of paradise! Sending you peace and wellness always.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Beach
What a perfect location! Amazing views, clean and comfortable accommodation. The only thing that would have made the stay better is more comfortable seating in the lounge and perhaps a pod coffee machine. Would definitely rebook this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Eddie D.

You pay for what you get.
Please note our assessment is meant with no malice or disrespect in mind and is assessed against the experiences I have had with all Stayz properties I/we have used. Whilst the property is in a nice location we were extremely disappointed to be met by an army of millipedes creeping across the floor and the walls. After sweeping them them off and out on the balcony, we thought this would be the end. No it was a ritual we had to repeat each morning and evening. It is quite possible the property should be treated with a long acting surface spray or fumigated. I our opinion the property furnishings are old and tired (we found the main bed uncomfortable) and this should be address by considering a serious update of the amenities. I note this may not be an option for a destination which has limited tourist opportunities and demand. At best it is a basic holiday shack and not something we would not like to experience in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
I unfortunately had to pull out due to accident but my friend's tell me I picked a good house to rent. They had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach vista
The house was in a beautiful region of Kangaroo Island. The sunrises and sunsets were lovely, with a great deck to view it from.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent location
We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect for a relaxing holiday and the view from the property is truly magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little island
From the time we arrived it was like our heartbeat slowed down. The view is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness
What A Location!
We travelled to KI in January 2023 and stayed at this great beach house for just under a week. The location is utterly superb. A beautiful sweeping family friendly beach, golden sunsets, magical terrain and right on the doorstep of the rest of KIs beauty. A perfect spot for a family getaway. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
View from the balcony was breath taking! Very comfortable home with all we needed. Beach is perfect. The curious kangaroos enjoyed our apples - very cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best memory
This humble shack/house delivered we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Craig R.

Very scenic and relaxing stay
The property is located very close to and over looking the beach. A beautiful sight to wake up to every morning. We wished a few minor cleanliness issues were resolved before our stay, but nothing that really hampered the vacation. Overall a great location and will definitely visit Detlev / Beates house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kavita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy sccom with an insane view
We absolutely loved the house, was very conviniently located, with the beach at a 2 minute walk. The starry sky in the night with the fireplace made for very cozy evenings to relax. I could see the sunrise from my bedroom which was amazing. House itself was big and spacious, ready to be occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

christina l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
House not been cleaned for a long time on arrival bed linen not changed, toilets not cleaned no towels no soap had to clean fire place. Did contact owners sister she sent a lady to change linen and towels. Perfect location house needs a good clean. Thank you. Christina
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Stayz was the problem!
Sadly Stayz had inaccurately informed the owner that we had cancelled our booking - while they were still emailing us re our upcoming accommodation booking! So, we arrive, unexpected, nothing cleaned or prepared. The owner and their cleaner could not have been more helpful but it put them under terrible pressure on a Sunday evening - unbelievable! Stayz new management needs to sort itself out - did no one 'connect' that the company cancelled a booking while still confirming the stay with the travellers??? We will never use Stayz again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lorraine B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House cleaning poor, mold in bathrooms. Cooking facilities poor.Great view
Very tired home, that needs a good clean and upgrading. But has a great view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views!
We had a lovely time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline T.

Great location, relaxing home for family holiday
Lovely simple family holiday house. Great quiet, location and perfect place to bases yourself on KI. Great fire place for cool nights and deck with amazing views for warmer days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to unwind
What an absolute treat it is staying here. Extraordinary communication, cleanliness and that view. The house as advertised is basic but its comfortable and cosy and the view alone is enough to take your cares away. Watch the wild dolphins, wallabies, kangaroos, magpies all from the comfort of that balcony. A beautiful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Great location. Good budget property with excellent balcony and view
Great location and amazing balcony. Good budget, no frills accomodation. Property could do with some updating including kitchen, cooking facilities and outdoor setting. Everything else was fine
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022