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

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with free WiFi

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Spirits
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Flinders Chase National Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Vivonne Bay

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Vivonne Bay Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara is within 9 miles (15 km) and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 39 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 56 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Cape du Couedic Lighthouse - 58 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay Bistro - ‬4 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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

  • No pets 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.

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
Be mindful of neighbours please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If necessary only smoke away from the house please

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. Note from host: Be mindful of neighbours please. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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
Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island
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