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Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

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Beach nearby
Aerial view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • 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.

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Island Time is a lovely air-conditioned self-catering holiday house located at beautiful Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, two hundred metres from one of Australia's most stunning beaches. The decor is modern with a bright and airy ambience. There are two bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each featuring new queen beds.

The fully equipped kitchen includes an island bench, a new Westinghouse stove with ceramic cooktop and an espresso machine with ground coffee supplied. Also new Scanpan cookware & cutlery and a rice cooker.

The laundry is equipped with a new LG front-loading washing machine, laundry tub, ironing board and clothes airer. A clothesline is located at the rear of the house.

Free WiFi is included, taking advantage of broadband Internet available in Vivonne Bay. Foxtel satellite TV is provided along with a widescreen TV, Blu-ray player and a Bluetooth stereo system for playing your favourite music. Plus a selection of DVD movies and music CDs.

Our bedrooms are suitable for one or two couples or a family. An infant cot can be set up on request in advance of arrival and use of a trundle bed can be arranged.

The house is comfortable year-round with reverse cycle air-conditioning to the open-plan living area together with a pedestal fan. Dual control electric blankets are fitted to the beds for cosy winter nights along with MiniJumbuk wool quilts. Extra pillows and blankets are available.

Our sheltered deck catches the morning sun and is a great spot for coffee and alfresco meals. There is a 3-burner gas BBQ along with a new table setting and LED lighting. A fish-cleaning sink is attached to the end of the deck.

Wildlife abounds with Tammar wallabies being frequent visitors below the deck along with brushtail possums and occasional koalas. Numerous bird species flit about in the bush surrounds including honeyeaters and superb fairywrens. Bold little striated pardalotes are prevalent in Spring & Summer and occupy nests we have made above the deck. A birdbath in the rear garden is popular with honeyeaters and wrens.

Island Time is ideally located between Kangaroo Island's major attractions, with Raptor Domain and Seal Bay lying to the east, and Kelly Hill Caves, Admiral's Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Flinders Chase National Park to the west. KI Wildlife Park, Stokes Bay and Hidden Beach lie to the north.

Local activities include swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing from the beach and jetty, sand-boarding, quad-bike riding and walks along the pristine beach to the Harriet and Eleanor Rivers.

Local facilities include the Vivonne Bay General Store, jetty & boat ramp. Mobile phone coverage is provided by Optus and Telstra, noting the Telstra signal is weak in Vivonne Bay.

Island Time is an easy ~70 minutes drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 40 minutes from Kingscote Airport.

We welcome you to Island Time which we have been operating as a holiday house since 2014. It is a real home-away-from-home.

Property manager

Ian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Note from host: Infant cot can be set up on request

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Island Time At Vivonne Vivonne
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Vivonne Bay
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Private vacation home
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Private vacation home Vivonne Bay
228129

About the area

Map
Vivonne Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 35 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 46 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Snelling Beach - 84 min drive - 93.9 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 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.

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. Raptor Domain and Birds Of Prey are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 64 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and great location
Clean, well-appointed house within walking distance to beach and lovely outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for Flinders Chase National Park
We had a very comfortable stay at island Time. The house is well set up, clean and very quiet. Caught salmon ( delicious ) at the local beach and looked for fossils in the rocks. Good location for arriving at Remarkable rocks early to catch the best light. Very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at it's finest
Awesome place to stay. Sit on the balcony listening to the ocean waves, watch the wallabies and birds. The house has every comfort you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kangaroo Island Short Stay at Island Time
Fantastic location Many tourist attractions close to where the house is The house is great But The house would present a lot better with some maintenance The big outdoor deck area needs restoring A new hand basin and taps in the bathroom are well overdue… The Property Manager, Ian was absolutely fantastic Ian was very responsive to messages, and very helpful and attentive, in a great way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Wonderful stay, very private, loved the visiting birds and wallabies. Thanks Ian and Ann!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb! Property is immaculate, comfy beds, lots of wildlife around the deck, particularly in the evening. Fabulous position as very peaceful so all you can hear are the birds & the surf (beach easy walking distance from house). Hosts email all relevant information and are accessible if necessary. We have travelled a lot around KI and this property is simply marvellous! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property, it provided an ideal base to explore the surrounds of that part of the island. The visits from several furry friends were a real high light (wallabies, koalas, Lola the dog). If I was to provide any constructive feedback, we weren't provided with any towels for our daughter (3rd guest) and a hand towel would have been great. Overall though, was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at vivonne bay. House has everything you need and host is very responsive. Feed the wallabies off the decking at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE B., MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT PLACE TO SAY
Ian was always very helpful in our communication. The property was well maintained and very well equipped. We loved feeding the wallabies and being able to watch them at such close range. Vivonne Bay is a great location for all the main attractions in the south and south west of K I.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Convenient location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
Great place too stay nothing more than 1 hour away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Showing off KI to an old school friend!!
Loved everything- great location, very comfortable, well presented, the pardalotes were such a bonus!! Will not hesitate to recommend Island Time for 3-4 people!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jari T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jari
Weather made it tricky but fine otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Graeme A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location ideal for our holiday purposes
Convenient,clean, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Island holiday home
Island Time is the perfect home from home holiday. It has it all, a bush setting, a short walk to the beach and the right amenities to have a comfortable and relaxing break. Ian and Ann were perfect hosts providing information for us to make the most of our stay including tips to enjoy the wildlife. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arasu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the closeness to the beach and the wild life / pardoletts. Awesome experience

10/10 Excellent

Irwin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Time
It is an attractive and very comfortable small property. Ideally situated for exploring the natural part of the island. Flowers were magnificent, as the island recovers from the bushfires. Penneshaw IGA a 'go to' for provisioning before heading to Vivonne Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lawrence l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Vivonne bay experience was good but cold morning not so good
Vg
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a great stay at Island Time, we only saw and got to feed a Wallaby and it's joey once in the front yard, but there was evidence they were there near the balcony throughout our stay as they ate the fruit we left each day (that or the possum). It was a great location walking distance to the beach and central to everything we did while in KI. Would stay there again and was the perfect size for a small young family (x2 adults x1 4yo). Had everything we needed for cooking at the house too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Vivonne Bay
Structure Type
Private vacation home