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Escape to Hilltop Lodge - Kangaroo Island.

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Macgillivray, SA
  • Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery
    7 min drive
  • Beyeria Conservation Park
    10 min drive
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island
    15 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Macgillivray

Located in Macgillivray, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery and Beyeria Conservation Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Nepean Bay Conservation Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Exceptional Kangaroo Island.

What's nearby

  • Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 20 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe - Kangaroo Island Fine Food & Wine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Estate Vineyards - Kangaroo Island Wines - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nicolas Baudin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Scrumptious - ‬13 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.

Escape to Hilltop Lodge - Kangaroo Island.

Spend a few days exploring KANGAROO ISLAND . Relax in the evenings at HILLTOP LODGE .

Hilltop Lodge is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Island .
A wonderful place to connect with nature and friends . Rediscover life in the slow lane .
Enjoy the time to bond with each other at this home away from home .

Located just 15 minutes from Kingscote town centre , 10 minutes from Kingscote Airport, 45 minutes from The Ferry at Penneshaw. Getting there is simple and we are easy to find .
It is central to all tourist attractions.
The Honey Farm , Eucalyptus Distillery , Emu Bay Lavender Farm , Little Sahara and Raptor Domain are a few examples of places close by.
Other major attractions are a comfortable day trip away.


Pet friendly. ( secure dog run )

Child friendly . ( secure front lawn for young children ,
plus a children’s swing set along the driveway)

Easy access for those with limited mobility . ( small bathroom has hand rails )

Minimum stay 4 nights . It is expected that the first two guests will share a room , thereafter separate rooms can be made available.

The Lodge is situated amongst 20 acres of native bushland, surrounded by nice gardens and an orchard with views over the rolling hills and farmland towards Kingscote and Nepean Bay .
Fantastic bird life .

A truly peaceful and pristine environment.
No light pollution means spectacular sky views .
Visitors love the tranquility and night sky .
Amazing bird life .

The Lodge features a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove , a large fridge freezer and a dining area.

The adjacent lounge has a reverse cycle Kelvinator which provides heating or cooling .
It also has a wood burner for winter warmth.
Firewood is supplied , from May to September .

There is a large tv and a selection of DVDs in the lounge area .
A selection of books, magazines, cards and board games are available for you to enjoy, plus a Bingo Tombola .
With no internet , it is time to switch off devices and engage with each other .
Excellent mobile phone cover and tv reception .

There is a new BBQ under an all weather covered area . BBQ summer or winter .

The laundry contains a dishwasher and top loader washing machine. There are also facilities for hand washing .

There are a number of paths on the property .Follow the power line behind the house , up to the small dam or walk around the large dam , below the house .

All linen , hand and bath towels are provided for you , with complementary toiletries .

Dogs welcome .

However, there are expectation that owners take full responsibility for their dogs behaviour .
A large , secure dog run with insulated kennel and a shade sail , has been completed. A small escallonia hedge ( non toxic ) gives some shade on the western side and some young fruit trees on the northern side are starting to provide shade during the summer months .
This has been much appreciated by families with dogs .
Your pet will be safe and secure when you are out .
It can easily accommodate up to three dogs.
A secure front lawn provides a safe environment to socialise with your dog.
Please do not leave your pet alone in the house . Please be aware that there are native animals on the property .

Complementary tea, coffee and biscuits on your arrival.
Guests provide their own meals. This is a self catering property .

We look forward to sharing our Kangaroo Island home with you .




Flexible accommodation, as stated .

Bedroom 1: 1 king size bed & 1 single bed with original ensuite bathroom containing a bath, toilet, vanity, shower and ceiling heater .
This can be arranged as 3 single beds . ( Bathroom 1 ensuite. )

Bedroom 2: 1 king size bed & 1 single with new ensuite, toilet, vanity , shower and dressing area.
This can be arranged as 3 single beds . ( Bathroom 2 ensuite . )

Bedroom 3: 2 single beds which can be arranged as a king bed , with separate toilet ,vanity and shower.

Bedroom 4: 1 queen size bed with separate toilet,vanity and shower.

Bedrooms 3 & 4 share the third bathroom . This bathroom has a ceiling heater and also has shower and toilet hand rails to facilitate those who need support. ( Bathroom 3 , separate , not ensuite . )

A fourth toilet is situated off the laundry . ( Powder room. )

All bedrooms have ceiling fans , plus the hilltop location creates a cooling air stream.

Perfect for groups, extended families or simply a peaceful, quiet escape for a couple.

Please take time to decide where the members of your group wish to sleep as we
need to know what laundry is required.
If the booking states two , it is expected that the couple are willing to share the master bedroom .
If two people require separate beds , please inform us. Single beds only are provided for single travellers .

The entire house is cleaned after each group , regardless of how many bedrooms or bathrooms are used .

One , two or three night bookings will not be considered . A minimum of four nights stay , our guest always say they wish they could stay longer .

There is no internet . Excellent TV reception and mobile phone cover.
Connect with your beautiful surroundings and the members of your group.
Enjoy the peace .

Good TV reception

Please read rules and policies.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS please send an enquiry .
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Barbara Irvine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: DO NOT smoke in the grounds . Bushfires kill .

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please clean up after your dog .Up to three dogs .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Secure front lawn , space for supervised play .

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
Note from host: Do not invite non paying guests to the property.
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hilltop Lodge Kangaroo Island Macgillivray
Hilltop Lodge Kangaroo Island
Hilltop Kangaroo Island Macgillivray
Hilltop Kangaroo Island
Escape To Hilltop Kangaroo
Hilltop Lodge Kangaroo Island
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Escape to Hilltop Lodge - Kangaroo Island Macgillivray
Escape to Hilltop Lodge - Kangaroo Island Private vacation home

Escape to Hilltop Lodge - Kangaroo Island. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Our family loved our stay here, plenty of room for our family of four and could accommodate a lot more. Kids loved riding their bikes around the property and going down to the dam. Our fur baby loved the big front enclosed garden. Will definitely be back again rebaagain
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop
very quiet house in a beautiful bush location ,lots of bird life ,nice walks around the property ,clean and tidy house ,with everything that you need ,will go back again at sometime ,my 2 friends that stayed with me loved it very much ,not very far from Kingscote ,for supplies if needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with lots of positives (linen included was great). Unfortunately the fridge broke on the first day and no solution was provided by the owners apart from ‘no one on the island can fix it’.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Spacious accommodation in a central location.
We stayed five nights. The fire was layed out ready to light when we arrived with plenty of extra fire wood. Given this was a winter trip it was certainly appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and secluded dog friendly house
Lovely and spacious home. Great for a large family or multiple groups. Excellent secluded area for my dog to relax. Dartboard and playground was a fun extra for the kid.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, quiet and rural accommodation
We had a lovely stay at Hilltop Lodge. A beautiful, clean well supplied home with room for everyone and our energetic chocolate Labrador. Large enclosed dog run, along with a large fenced grassed space for our dog to enjoy. Central location, with amazing views in a quiet rural area. We will definitely be recommending Hilltop Lodge to friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cathrine I.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful KI
The house is more a property than a house, located a drive from everything and wonderfully quiet until the possums wake up. The house has an older personality and is well stocked, but bring a sharp knife. One negative was a mouse in the kitchen and a dead mice in the living room. The host was responsive in communication and took no further actions than already placed bait.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with a view of the stars
This lovely property is in the middle of everything but also quiet and private. Perfect for star gazing. 4 toilets were needed by us but it was a large house that can fit many more people and dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, very good location.
Very central to everything including fishing, house is fantastic and so well set up. Had the mutt with me and he had a great time too. Loved the Tim Tams! Plus it was sooo quiet. Did cheese tastings, wine tastings, Under the Fig Tree Tree Lunch, ( book well in advance!) fishing. Great experience with great no hassle accomadation! Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eve b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Great place for a family holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy holiday
Fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent value
This was a good value property with ample room for the three of us. It is incredibly well supplied with everything you can think of!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy Getaway
A quiet central location with great amenities and a lovely view. We would stay there again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sublimely Peaceful
Hilltop Lodge is located on rural property about 20 minutes from Kingscote, and 10 minutes from the airport. It is superbly located for undertaking day trips to all corners of the Island. It is supremely quiet and restful, the peaceful atmosphere punctuated only by the odd welcome crow or magpie call. Wildlife, such as koalas can be seen in nearby trees. The house itself is very well set up for larger family or friends groups. The four bedrooms can be configured in different ways, and the three spotless bathrooms ensure that everyone can get a good hot shower. The house was very clean and tidy on arrival, with everything set up as we requested. The BBQ ran out of gas, but a phone call to John quickly solved the issue when he told us where to find a spare full gas cylinder. Great service. We were a party of eight adults. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we would have no hesitation in recommending Hilltop Lodge for a holiday stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and accommodation for a group
Hilltop has everything you could want for a group of friends or a large family. Unlike some other properties that can sleep 8 or more Hilltop has seating, dining, cutlery, crockery and space to make life easy for a crowd. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remarkable
The Rocks weren't the only thing that we found remarkable about our trip to KI! This house was a perfect place to rest at the end of each adventurous day on the island. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you so much, Barbara and John - you have a wonderful place and you are so kind to share it with us travellers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Yabbo T., Hobart Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop
The location was good allowing us to see highlights of island over 31/2 days and property was very comfortable and suited us 5 adults and 3 children. It gave space for kids to run around feed ducks play on swings explore and at the dam etc. The only thing was the water pump had to be turned off at night as very noisy and no hot water on last day. Owner aware of these things and is fixing. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Fantastic location, wonderful home and perfect hosts. Highly recommend Hiiltop lodge
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Property
Very beautiful property. We both had an excellent time. Perfect place to relax during a storm with the fire going
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Loved the stay at this property, suited us down to the ground. The northern NSW members of our group really enjoyed the fire as it was quite cool at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Views
Lovely property with great views of the countryside. Plenty of room and well equipped. Great location to base yourself to explore the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place!
We could not have hoped for a better property- 4 bedrooms, plenty of space, fully equipped, great locality, clean, comfortable, kangaroos- Could not fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
This place was very clean was a great stay happy with the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little place!
Perfect little bach, surprised by how spacious it was. Was a great location and had everything you needed. We loved it! Will defiantly hire again 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Marvelous!
All we expected and more. Perfect location, large rooms, fantastic lawn and garden areas and everything we needed. Hosts were so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023