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A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books, video library
Miscellaneous
Beach
Banquet hall
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Island Beach, SA
  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    7 min drive
  • Prospect Hill
    8 min drive
  • Buick Point
    20 min drive
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Dudley Conservation Park and Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park. .This vacation home is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Prospect Hill and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 12 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 20 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 28 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Sealink - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬20 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.

A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna

Architecturally designed Nautilus provides tasteful and luxurious accommodation for up to 4 guests. High quality fittings and furnishings, original art work and super comfortable beds compliment the property. There is a generous deck to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and sea views. Abundant native birds visit the birdbath and Blue Wrens chase tasty morsels under the trees. Guests will enjoy a spacious, light filled living area with combustion heater and air conditioning.
Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, they consist of one with pillow top king bed and one with twin king single beds, both with ceiling fans and built in robes.
The sitting area is comfortable, with an airconditioner for speedy temperature control and combustion heater for cosy days.Large sofas and a flat screen TV with DVD player. Kitchen is fully equipped with brand new appliances, making for very easy catering.
Linen is provided for guests. This includes all sheet sets, pillowslips, bath & hand towels, bath mats,face washers & tea towels.


Nautilus is a 15 minute drive from the ferry port of Penneshaw, and approximately 30 minutes from Kingscote airport. The local area is a haven for wildlife, leisurely walks often result in sighting an echidna ambling along or wallabies feeding on the local grasses and hopping slowly off as you approach. The deck overlooks a small valley which is home to many native birds as well as the wallabies. Relaxing outside you will often see the blue wrens chasing insects or a vibrant robin in the trees.

As property owners we have been providing quality self contained accommodation in Island Beach since 2006. We are fully accredited by the South Australian Tourism Industry Council and pride ourselves on the high quality of our service and maintenance. We make every endeavour to ensure our guests have a great experience while staying at the Island Beach Escape properties - Nautilus, Cassini & Beachcomber.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A flat-screen 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 books, a video library, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Fiona McLeay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 915 sq ft (85 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Quiet Beach Retreat With Abundant Flora and Fauna Island Beach
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A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
House was amazing,clean,everything you could need.Made very welcome by owners. Wildlife fantastic.Great stay. Beaches are outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just beautiful
The property is fresh and modern. The location was perfect for our stay - peaceful, with a very short stroll to the beach (which we had to ourselves), but not too far away from the township of Penneshaw. We will be returning for sure, only for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm, comfortable beach stay
We felt so comfortable in this property. It had everything one needed, situated in a quiet area with a wonderful empty beach with dolphins and water birds. Birds and kangaroos visiting the property as one sat on the beach. The owners Fiona and Brooke were friendly and helpful. We couldn't fault this property and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Fantastic accommodation and so close to a beautiful tranquil beach. Also it’s positioned fairly centrally on the island which makes it easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beachside getaway
We absolutely loved our stay. Have been to kangaroo Island nearly every year for the past 20 years and this was hands down the best property we have stayed in. The house was so clean and tidy. The kids loved seeing the kangaroos and birds come up close each evening. Was such a close walk to get down onto the quiet beach. Water was calm and safe for the kids to swim and paddle board. Couldn't fault a thing. The house had absolutely everything we needed. Lovely deck to sit out on and enjoy our meals. Absolute perfection
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bec W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Home Away From Home
Great property with all the comforts of home. Very welcoming hosts who checked in on our stay which was a really lovely personal touch. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow for us to utilise the beach (which could be seen from the verandah) but the view was still nice to wake up to and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views in a modern, comfortable house
Stunning views over turquoise waters and a white-sand beach. An extremely comfortable modern abode, very comfortable beds. No beach towels or face towels, so bring your own!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Easy walk to beach and we had the ekidna visit us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
Just wonderful. Honeymoon present for my son and daughter in law and they loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and tranquil
Well appointed property with all you need for a comfortable stay. Easy access to a beautiful beach you can almost call your own. We didn’t share it with another soul. Even had a welcoming party from the local wildlife in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
Brooke and Fiona’s accommodation was absolutely perfect. Welcoming and spacious with everything we needed. The kitchen was wonderful and the beds exceptionally comfortable. The beach was a minute’s walk away, a gorgeous sprawling bay. Communication was excellent and the hosts were more than flexible and accommodating when our ferry to the mainland was cancelled. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on the beach
Wonderful house, so well setup and welcoming. Blissful outlook and very peaceful. Excellent all around. Hosts were marvellous- and even welcomed us with a lovely bottle of KI wine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
The House is simply perfect in every way. Cleanliness, location, size, comfy, amenities, plenty of natural light. What more do you want. Nothing. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leoni B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutley fabulous
Unbelievable location, fabulous accommodation. Everything was perfect just what was advertised. We would definitely come again and book this house. Thankyou
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather f., Mudgee, australia

Liked: Cleanliness
best location on kangaroo island!
This house has an absolutely stunning view of the beach and was a short walk to the beach front. We loved our stay! The house was exceptionally clean and communication was fantastic. We would highly recommend. The beach was honestly the most beautiful beach on kangaroo island and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena A., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful beach cottage
Set back from the beach the house is a clean and bright two bedroom one bathroom weatherboard with glimpses of the sea. About 15 minutes from Penshaw it is a great place to unwind. Very comfortable bed and all the amenities that you would need as a base to explore KI.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot!
Enjoyed our stay, and the yummy local gifts left by the hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoaneta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury experience
Beautiful accommodation, very well appointed, nice views, close to the beautiful Island Beach and a gorgeous wood fire just right for the cold winter nights. Plus, very, very comfy bed in the main bedroom. The hosts were super nice, oferred assistance (not that any was required, everything was just right) and gave us some local produce as a welcome gift.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henk R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A much needed break
Leading up to our wedding had been very hectic and we very much needed a refreshing break so we chose the holiday house for our honeymoon...We were not disappointed.. The house was in an idyllic spot, was very private and was equipped with everything we needed.. Being cold, we enjoyed making up the log fire and watching the kangaroos gathering around the deck outside to consume the root vegetables we left each night for them.. We explored the island but also vegged out when we wanted.. The house enabled us to totally relax and we couldn't have picked a nicer place.. Our hosts were so friendly and popped in one day to say hello plus remind us that if we needed anything we could get in touch.. An overall wonderful experience 😊
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Beauty
A beautiful property in a very pretty setting, close to the beach and very easy to live in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Beach
Fantastic place and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities
Hosts provided a perfect base for our KI experience. Communication was excellent, property is as pictured on website. Island Beach is a short walk and view from the balcony and both bedrooms was very relaxing. Would happily recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Beach Getaway
Amazing house, location and view - Great spot to base yourself to explore KI
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful piece of paradise
Highly recommend staying here. The house has everything you need for a very comfortable stay with the beach a short stroll away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family get away!
Nautilus is a lovely holiday house in the perfect location of Island Beach. The property was very well presented. We loved the fire and stunning view from the living room and deck. Fiona and Brooke were outstanding hosts - excellent communication. Our young family will definitely be back!