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This luxury beachfront home shares the sand dune with Little Penguins

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Emu Bay, SA
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits
    15 min drive
  • Smith Beach
    18 min drive
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
    20 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    23 min drive

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About the area

Emu Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Emu Bay, you'll be on the beach, and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Smith Beach and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Spring Road Winery. .This beach vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kangaroo Island Spirits and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 15 min drive
  • Smith Beach - 18 min drive
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 19 min drive
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 20 min drive
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emu Bay Lavender Farm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Emu Bay Lavender - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mini De Lights - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

This luxury beachfront home shares the sand dune with Little Penguins

Passing Winds is a modern luxury home with direct access to stunning four kilometre long Emu Bay Beach.
Fish from the beach or jetty, swim, snorkel, launch your boat.
On the entertainment deck you can BBQ your catch or alternatively, use the facilities provided by the well-equipped kitchen.
This home has all the modern conveniences you would expect for your comfort and enjoyment.
It really is the place to relax and unwind or reconnect with family and friends.
Passing Winds sleeps 12 ; three queen beds, three bunk beds, with quilts, pillows and linen provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Amanda Russell

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Onsite 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

This luxury beachfront home shares the sand dune with Little Penguins Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent facilities: outstanding location.
The house was warm, welcoming and well equipped. It was super comfortable-beds were great, sofas comfy, plenty of space for cooking, relaxing. The outside deck has fabulous views and direct access to the wonderful Emu Bay beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real holiday
The property is located very close proximity to the beach. It was easily accessible through the back. At night penguins come over to say "hi". Just 15 min. To the town proper. It is a very good way to refresh from the hustle and bustle of Adelaide. Very laid back location. Overall would love to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sijmen M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on the beach, we want to stay forever
This was a great house right on Emu Bay beach. We had penguins visiting very night and despite them being quite noisy we still had a great relaxing time in this very well equipped house in a fabulous location. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
From the initial booking to checking out, the whole process was seamless and Amanda was quick to respond to any questions we had. It's not often you arrive somewhere and it's even better than what you were expecting. The place was spotless, extremely well equiped, with a super comfortable bed, a great shower and of course, not forgetting the very noisy penguins. Yes, they are loud, but what an experience! That's one of the reasons we chose to stay, so being woken up by them was exciting. We sat out on the wonderful decking listening to them, and having them wander past us was an experience we won't forget. It's also a great location, with a local cafe on the doorstep, the wonderful beach in spitting distance and it doesnt take long to pop to Kingscote for any provisions you may need. We were so sad to leave, so i really hope we get the chance to return one day. Thank you so much Amanda, our stay was the highlight of our honeymoon travels x
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Penguins!
We could hear the penguins on the first night but didn't see them until our last night! A local told us they sometimes stay out at sea, so I'm guessing that's what's happened. It is in a great location, but I wasn't keen on cars driving on the beach. I know people love the ease of it, but some drove much faster than they should. Also, it should be noted that if you have mobility issues, it may be difficult to navigate the short slope to the sand. There are steps from the deck but then roots as steps the rest of the way. You could walk the short distance to the stairs by the playground to reach the sand, too. Overall, the place is comfortable and the view from the deck is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful location
The property has the perfect location, made special by the trees on either side of the deck. The living area has splendid views of the beach and the sea, while the trees encourage birds, and even some other wildlife. The penguins were a delight. The beds were very comfortable. Suggestions: a couple more plastic liners for the bins as we were there for a few nights; we were unable to get the aircon to work (maybe the settings weren't quite right?). The toaster failed on our last 2 days. The doonas are quite heavy when the nights start to warm up. The rest of the kitchen equipment was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay with penguins
Lovely clean home. We libeled the nightly penguin visits and the quiet beach. Thank Amanda for the visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Simply perfect. Perfect location / house to call home for our KI stay. Just breath taking. Thanks A Scott PS: The penguins are a real added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Fantastic house on a fantastic beach. Great host, everything was just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location beautiful beach perfect for families and just all round great place to stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Easy to organize…
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
We really enjoyed our stay at Emu Bay, the children particularly enjoined the visits at night from the fairy penguins. The house, view from the deck and the direct access to the beach were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent spot!
great property right on a beautiful beach! lot of penguins during the night that are very noisy but a small price to pay for such an amazing close encounter! would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, had everything we wanted. Beautiful view, right on the beach, lovely house, and got to see lots of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location
Nice place. Was advertised as 4 bedroom, only had 3. Very loud penguins nesting under the house so we were kept awake for about an hour at 3am each night. Close to beach, family friendly. Not bad
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Bianca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Lovely property in a truly amazing location. Has everything you need, including super comfortable beds. You will need earplugs to sleep through the penguin shenanigans but it’s also pretty cool to take the kids penguin spotting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property
Absolutely love it here! Gorgeous view, perfect location and we can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Hamish W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Passing Wind
Great location. Penguins seem to live under the property and come out at night and make a lot of noise, which kept us up. There’s a really bad smell under the NE deck by the 2nd bedroom suggesting something’s died, which came into the house when the window was open. The BBQ can’t be used when raining because it’s pad locked in place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
Great house for us! 6 adults & 5 children. Love the back deck with beach access, safe beautiful beach, loads of wildlife. I highly recommend this place and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020