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SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island

A family-friendly holiday gem, this modern 2 storey home is only 1.3km from the centre of Kingscote. The house features 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, 2 living areas and a fully equipped kitchen. The property also has undercover parking for 1 vehicle and additional off-street parking for a further 4 vehicles. Air-conditioning on both levels makes the house comfortable all year around.

Upstairs is a queen bedroom with ensuite comprising of a WC, spacious bath and shower. The bedroom is a generous size and has a built-in robe and a tall-boy dresser. The living area offers 2 large, comfortable lounges and the dining table can seat up to 8. The breakfast bar, directly behind the dining table, can seat an additional 4 people and is a favourite place for kids to sit. The chef's kitchen has a child-safe halogen cooktop, oven, convection microwave, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer and ample pantry storage. A balcony with an outdoor timber setting and family size Webber Q leads off from the dining area. There is also a separate WC and vanity basin adjacent to the living room.

The downstairs area includes 4 bedrooms, a second living area, a bathroom and laundry equipped with a washing machine and dryer.
Bedroom 2 has a double bed and a built-in robe, bedroom 3 has a single bunk bed and a chest of drawers. Bedroom 4 has a queen bed and a built-in robe and bedroom 5 has a bunk with a double mattress on the bottom and a single mattress above. This room also has a king single bed with a double quilt, and a chest of drawers. (Please note: top bunks are not suitable for adults).

There is a hot/cold outdoor shower at the rear of the house for washing off after the beach and a clothes line to hang your towels. An outdoor fish cleaning table with running water can be found in the backyard if you happen to catch your evening meal.

The house is located 1 block back and a 2-3 minute walk from the beach and enjoys a slightly elevated ocean vista. The town centre is a few minutes drive or a 15-20 minute walk and offers many conveniences such as pubs, cafes, petrol stations, banks, restaurants, take-aways and other specialty shops. There is also a supermarket, hairdresser, bakery, gallery and museum.
Kingscote has an ocean tidal pool, jetty, playground and lovely walking trails. Nearby is the Kangaroo Island Brewery, Kangaroo Island Spirits, Bay of Shoals Winery and the honey producer Island Beehive. A short drive away is the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, Clifford's Honey Farm and the Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Kingscote is the perfect central location from which to explore the island.

Additional information:
The following items are supplied for your convenience and are included in the cost:

*Pillows, pillow protectors, quilts, quilt covers and mattress protectors.
*Sheets, pillow slips, bath towels, hand towels, tea towels and bath mats.
*A fleece blanket per bed and electric blankets for both queens and a double bed.
*Hand-washing soap, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder.

(Please bring your own beach towels)

Extras:
*Clothes airer
*High-chair
*Porta-cot
*2 DVD players: multi-region/media player
*Compact stereo system (bluetooth compatible)
*Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother
*Free high-speed Wi-Fi
*2 Smart TVs

The house is a no smoking zone and pets are not allowed.

*Please note:
We would greatly appreciate it if you could let us know a little about your travel group such as the number of adults and children in the booking and the purpose of your trip (holiday, work, special event etc). This helps us to personalise your stay.
Thank you

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Excessive noise is prohibited and any damage to the property must be reported and may be payable through the VRBO damage claim system.

Before leaving: wash and put away dishes, bottles/cans in outdoor bin, clean BBQ. Extra cleaning fee may be claimed if property is left in poor state.

Extra guests added after the initial booking must be paid for at a cost of $30/person/night. Maximum occupancy is strictly 12.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4837910
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kingscote

Located in Kingscote, this holiday home is near the beach. Bay of Shoals Winery and Spring Road Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beatrice Islet Conservation Park and Busby Islet Conservation Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive.
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Kingscote, SA

What's nearby

  • beach near High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Island Beehive - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hope Cottage Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aurora Ozone Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kangaroo Island Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amadio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bella Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island on 16 June 2026 start from AU$292, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SeaKing Escape, Kingscote Kangaroo Island located?

This family-friendly Kingscote holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive. Soldiers Memorial Park and Hope Cottage Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the property very well appointed with a great location. The proerty was exceptional that suited 7 adults.can only recommend to anyone for a great place with nothing missing to make your holiday enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Many thanks for your great review and recommendation of SeaKing Escape. We are so pleased that our property catered well for your travel group. We hope you may come back and stay again in the future. You are always welcome!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Was very clean and the balcony had an amazing view of the sea. Less than a 5 min drive into town. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review. We are so happy that you would recommend SeaKing Escape to others. Please come back and enjoy the view again!
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10/10 Excellent

Sally and Tak C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house equipped with everything that you need. There were 12 of us and there was plenty of space for all! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
We sincerely thank you for your wonderful review of our property. We are so pleased that you found the house spacious enough for your travel group and that it had everything needed for an enjoyable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Raelene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, views lovely and easy access to everything we wanted to do. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you for your review of SeaKing Escape. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and would recommend our property to others. Many thanks again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well appointed clean house that had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing this house with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
We appreciate your positive feedback about our property. We are very pleased that the house had everything you needed for your stay. Thanks for taking the time to review SeaKing Escape.
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a family holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for your positive review and fantastic rating of our property. We are glad it suited your family.
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10/10 Excellent

EUAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable house which effortlessly accomodated six adults. Excellent BBQ. Nice ocean view from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you for your positive review of our property. It is very important to us that SeaKing Escape is a clean, comfortable and welcoming home away from home for our guests. We hope you will stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, all of the stuff in the house is perfect condition, the location is great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thanks for your review of SeaKing Escape. We do our best to keep the house and property well maintained for our guests. We are glad you enjoyed it!
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8/10 Good

Emanuele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host and great family home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house for a large group or family. Great view from balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
So pleased that you found the house spacious and enjoyed the view. Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review of SeaKing Escape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing clean and very tidy stylish decorative and perfectly located The host Elizabeth and Paul provided excellent local tips and responsive. They very informative when it comes to there house. Highly recommended .Wonderful Place and host, Made us feel right at home and provided everything we needed.Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful comments. It gives us great pleasure to know that you felt comfortable, at home and well catered for during your stay. We hope you will return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilithnims

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! From the house location, cleanliness and the stlye of the house... We enjoyed every bit of the stay. Walking distance to the beach. Beautiful view.. Thank you for making iur stay perfect in every way!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Your fantastic review was much appreciated. We are very happy that you enjoyed staying at our property. We hope you may return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this is one of the best Stays we have used ever. The attention to detail and organisation of the owners is second to none. The information provided us with everything we needed to experience Kangaroo Island to its fullest. The house was stacked with luxury linen and had everything we needed plus more. So many little unexpected touches that did not go unnoticed and enhanced our time tenfold. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Kingscote beach
Sunset over the island
View from the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
We are humbled by your glowing review of SeaKing Escape. It means a great deal to us that you rate our property so highly - thank you. Our aim is to make our guest experience as easy, comfortable and convenient as possible, so look out for further improvements in the future - we certainly hope you will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was well eqipped and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
We are glad the house met your expectations. Thanks for the great review!
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10/10 Excellent

Philip Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property to stay

8 adults stayed for a bowl’s carnival, very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Glad that you enjoyed your time at our property and the bowls carnival. Thank you for reviewing SeaKing Escape.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, had everything you could need!

Well looked after property, everything we needed was supplied, great view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2025
Thanks so much for your great review of SeaKing Escape. We are glad that the house had everything you needed for your time on Kangaroo Island.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday

Lovely house with plenty of space for 2 families and teenage kids. Great deck to enjoy the view and central to activities on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
We are so pleased that SeaKing Escape suited your travel group. Thank you for the great review.
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for a better venue for our holiday. The house was spotless and amenities faultless. The view from the balcony and living area was relaxing. The owners communicated effectively to make our stay seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Your feedback about SeaKing Escape delighted us! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review about your stay at our property. We would be very happy to welcome you back in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2025
Thanks for your review. We are really happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at SeaKing Escape.
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10/10 Excellent

Boon-Li H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home

We stayed at Seakineking Escape for 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
So glad you felt at home during your stay at SeaKing Escape. Thank you very much for your review.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for all the family

We loved our stay. The house was beautiful and well equipped with a great view and central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
We are thrilled that you enjoyed the house and your stay. Please come again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great home away from home. The property was well set out and very clean.

Would recommend this property to others. The property was everything advertised and hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you for reviewing SeaKing Escape so positively. Our goal is to provide guests with the high-quality experience they expected from our property. We hope you will stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, clean accommodations near to the conveniences of town but just enough outside it to feel a little quieter. There were lots of clear instructions all around the house, and the couple of times I still had a question, the host was very responsive. It seemed unusua to us to need to bring our own soap, shampoo and coffee but the instructions told us that ahead of time so it was no problem and maybe that is typical in Australia to not provide it. Great place and we enjoyed the deck view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you for your fantastic rating and positive review of SeaKing Escape. Tea and coffee bags are provided (apologies if you didnt find them), however we allow guests to bring or buy their favourite coffee pods to suit personal taste. Thank you for choosing to stay at our property, we are glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Happiness

Amazing house with everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable time. We loved our time here, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your glowing review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at SeaKing Escape and hope you will return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SeaKing stay

Very clean and comfortable base for our KI visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed a clean and comfortable stay at SeaKing Escape!

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Elizabeth Simpson-Smith

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SeaKing Escape has been a labour of love for our family. It was built to lock-up by a building company and then we completed the rest ourselves. It was a 'bucket-list' project that took months of hard work and literally blood, sweat and tears! We continue to maintain it at a high level and improve it where we can both inside and out.
We are happy to share our special place with you, but ask that you take care of it during your stay.
Thank you
Elizabeth & Paul

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