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"We have booked the accomodation for our 5 days stays for KI adventure with our extended family .With out a doubt the accomodation was best and accomodated our needs.The host was very accessable for any information.Strongly recomend Gum Valley stays for larger family or smalley ones.Regards "

"We had a great stay at Sheila’s over a week in January 25. This is an amazing house, in an amazing place with wonderful views and all the amenities in the home that a family could want. It was truly great. "

"This park is really nice. We stayed in a small cabin and we really enjoyed our stay here for 3 nights. We strolled around the property and enjoyed seeing kangaroos and koalas as well as numerous types of birds. The staff at the desk are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend. "

"We stayed for 3 nights and had the whole property to ourselves. We did day trips out but were always keen to come back to enjoy the view and the peace! The house had everything you could ask for (except for ceiling fan or pedestal fans in the bedrooms) but overall we are looking forward to booking this place again for longer and maybe in the cooler months. Communication and directions were great and easy to follow. "

"Wander was probably the most relaxing amazing experience we have enjoyed for a long time. Everything was just perfect, and the view incredible. We are definitely returning "

"Comfortable, unique and well designed accommodations in a gorgeous physical setting. We walked the large property and encountered beautiful wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. Yael provided excellent, thorough guidance prior to our stay and Lina met us on site to provide further assistance with warmth and thoughtfulness. The retreat is near Flinders Chase National Park and a number of animal sanctuaries, all well worth a visit. We loved our visit to Ecopia Retreat! "

"From the moment we got off the ferry our holiday started. Amazing atmosphere and accommodation was first class. Only problem our stay wasn’t long enough. Will definitely be coming back"

"Stokes Bay, and thus the cabins, is isolated. Situated on the cliff face, looking north, one is surrounded by silence and peace, mixed with dozens of kangaroos and even some sheep. Nearby is the only restaurant, sadly open only till 5 pm; so bring your own food or consider a drive to Kingcote (sadly with roo-danger for the nightly return. We stayed three nights to have a holiday… make daytime excursions and enjoy evenings at the cabin. Highly recommended, but not if you expect action!"

"Olivia was a lovely host who communicated well and very kindly even gave us an insightful and exciting farm tour. My son was able to pat working dogs and horses, feed chickens, collect eggs for his breakfast and see a horse and rider conducted cattle muster! In real life! The accomodation was very comfortable, and would suit any type of group, even large family groups! Fully private and self contained with all amenities, no ducted air or ceiling fans, but a log burning heater, complete with supply of logs and an outside fire pit. Main bedroom has a walk in robe and ensuite and house also has main bathroom with bath and shower and separate toilet. Decor And furnishings peaceful, tasteful and very comfortable Native animals around, and farm animals in sight over the fencing. Well situated in the middle of KI near small town of Parndana, which has a very good hotel/pub which does delicious and very reasonably priced meals. Parndana also has an interesting pioneer museum and a very eclectically chic new shop, opened by our host Olivia, coincidentally, which has a variety of beautiful KI produced and/or sourced items including antiques, homewares, skin care and clothing items. Unfortunately I missed the opening times, so I was disappointed, and had to make do with window shopping, but for future visits, I noted they are open Tues, Wed and Thursday 1100 - 3. Definitely worth a visit. The accommodation is also well placed to visit Flinders Chase National Park"