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

Family fun on the beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and High chair provided. Fence and gate.
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
Be mindful of neighbours please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets as native animals come into the grounds
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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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Mount Taylor Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vivonne Bay, SA

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vivonne Bay holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. Very comfortable and homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice and central to explore the island.Beautiful beach nearby.Clean, tidy house with things for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at Kanga stay, place was as described, had plenty of toys and games for the kids. Vivonne Bay is a great base for exploring the west and south of KI.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We mostly visited the parks in the area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Next to a quiet beach. Not far from the seal bay conservatory and the flinders chase national park. The house is really homely and comfy, and has all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was very clean and comfortable well situated near a local shop and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Vivonne Bay. The property was as described and pictured. We had everything we needed including a comfortable bed and more than adequate kitchen facilities. The location was perfect for exploring and south and west sections of Kangaroo Island. Everything was as described and Dean came in person to help us out with the TV. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Perfect relaxing retreat

An enjoyable little beach house that is very well equipped and in a central location from which to explore the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Perfect Location!

Kangastay is located within short driving distances from Kangaroo Islands attractions.The house is in a lovely peaceful natural setting including visits from local wildlife.It provides all the amenities needed for a short or long stay.Highly Recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great for us

Clean, Tidy, Good amenities. Great location. Kanga Stay was a great spot to start the day off from and was perfect to wind down. Kids loved learning to fish in the river too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne M.

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

Great value for money

A good spot to access the main attractions on KI
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

West End Winnet

A great place to stay when visiting the west end of Kangaroo Island
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

anita m.

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

Staying @Kangastay

Quite relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

WENDY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn’t find a bath mat had to use a spare towel only thing I would recommend is lighting from car park to steps there was little light things beside the path but did not shine any light . But otherwise all was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

It was great

My parents in law really loved the property and their holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNA-MAIR F.

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

Home away from home

Kangastay is a perfect location for a relaxed and comfortable stay on Kangaroo Island. It's set in a bush setting with native animals close by. It is well equipped with everything you need and has a good selection of books etc with information on plants, animals and birds of the area. It is a handy location for the West end of the Island and is just over an hour from the Ferry port.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Clean and relaxing

Beautiful, private space with easy access to Vivonne Bay. Clean and well-appointed kitchen. Plenty of games and puzzles if indoor activities are in the cards! Good communication by the owner, who graciously helped me with a timing issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Cosy Vivonne Bay house

Very neat and tidy home with plenty of room to spread out. We loved hanging out on both the front and back deck. Plenty of reading material, DVD player and CD player for entertainment. The beds were comfy, and the bathroom nice and clean. The second toilet in the laundry room was great for when the main bathroom was being used. The instructions for the property and the checkin/checkout procedures was clear and easy to follow. Overall a great experience on Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jan r.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could need in a place with so much homey holiday history, in such a beautful part of Kangaroo Island. A hint for future stayz bods....write down the directions to the property AND the code for the key safe. I did save the directions but forgot to save the code to the key safe! Thankfully I remembered from Ros's message that there was ph signal on Beach Rd. So I had a short tour of the coastline until I found a spot with ph signal. Not that I'm complaining about being out of range of a ph. The wifi was great once I was inside. Thanks Ros... a special place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private. Home away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

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

Host went over and above

Ros was an incredible host, very responsive to our situation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sher Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very responsive host, comfortable stay with plenty of board games for the children. It’s a well equipped home for big group of family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

paradise

home from home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mon b.

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

Easter Holiday

cozy place to stay, had a lovely Easter Holiday. We come back annually. Clean and easy to communicate with host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ros Brady

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After a holiday to Kangaroo Island we decided to purchase this house at Vivonne Bay so we can visit and are able to share the wonders of Kangaroo Island with others.

Why they chose this property

With a large living area, three bedrooms and a beautiful front deck Kangastay makes a great family/friends holiday house and the location is perfect for visits to major tourist places as well as enjoying the river and beach. Very relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Your own house with everything for a happy holiday.

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