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The Rookery at Christmas Cove

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Penneshaw

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A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A room with a brick wall, a sofa, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a door, a window, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with purple flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Christmas Street, Penneshaw, SA, 5222
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Lloyd Collins Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Penneshaw

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw and within a 15-minute walk of Sealink Ferry Terminal. Baudin Conservation Park and Kangaroo Island Farmers Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Lloyd Collins Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kangaroo Island Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Penneshaw Penguin Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baudin Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogbay Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Penneshaw Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Millie Mae's Pantry - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Smoke Ki - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Rookery at Christmas Cove

3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Penneshaw
Free breakfast is available. Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at this apartment. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Penneshaw apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2006
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2006
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Rookery Christmas Cove
Rookery Christmas Cove Apartment
Rookery Christmas Cove Apartment Penneshaw
Rookery Christmas Cove Penneshaw
The Rookery at Christmas Cove Apartment
The Rookery at Christmas Cove Penneshaw
The Rookery at Christmas Cove Apartment Penneshaw

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rookery at Christmas Cove to the airport?

This apartment is 31.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Rookery at Christmas Cove have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Rookery at Christmas Cove to the beach?

This apartment is 13.6 mi (56-min drive) from Morgan's Beach.

Does The Rookery at Christmas Cove offer free breakfast?

Yes, this apartment offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Rookery at Christmas Cove?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Rookery at Christmas Cove?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at The Rookery at Christmas Cove?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does The Rookery at Christmas Cove have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Rookery at Christmas Cove have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Rookery at Christmas Cove to downtown Penneshaw?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Penneshaw.

The Rookery at Christmas Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sharon was absolutely lovely, the accommodation was spotless, updated and simply beautiful . By far one of the best places we have stayed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advice and help of owner Great lication eith superb views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fantastic experience!

The Rookery was a beautiful place to stay, wonderfully clean and charming, with fantastic views and a great location in Christmas Cove for exploring Penneshaw and to set out on day trips. Sharon is a wonderful host, provided excellent information and has put together a delightful place to stay and experience KI. We very much enjoyed our stay and would very highly recommend The Rookery!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful apartment located across the road from the beach, with wonderful views. We were very well catered for with Sharon always being prepared to give us helpful advice about places on the island. Food was plentiful for breakfast. If you want a relaxing place to stay you couldn't do better than the Rookery.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sharon was fabulous about communicating with us, beginning many months before our arrival. She gave us suggestions for activities during our stay but also ideas for other places in Australia. Wow! The apartment is clean and well stocked. She provided great breakfast goodies and accounted for our dietary preferences. The only small issue was that the two burner hob over the microwave is awkward and the pots are small. However, the electric frypan and outside grill make it work out. The view from the porch is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Spacious rooms and modern bathroom. Conveniently located. Friendly host who has knowledge of the area (gave some great tips for things to do). Ideal for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great local advice on what to do Cute dog Esme and lovely host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE

Nightmare of a stay. Do not think about staying here - You have been warned! Sharon is extremely intrusive. This is a granny flat attached to Sharons house. On the first night Sharon made us feel unwelcome at 8pm as we caught the earlier ferry rather then the one at 10pm. She made us stand outside for 30 mins. We also caught her snooping through our belongings when we came back from a walk that night. Location of this place is quite convenient however if you value your safety and privacy do not stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice compact unit with sea view

Sharon is a lovely, helpful host. The Unit is close to Penneshaw, and the ferry. Only problem was unexpected roadworks in an otherwise quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable 1 bedroom apartment.

Very comfortable accommodation opposite Christmas Cove.The apartment is fully self contained and well equipped. Sharon the owner is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019