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Your view of the "World" from Searenity!
Searenity is surrounded by landscaped garden and lawned areas.
Deck fitted with remote control electric awning for maximum sun protection.
Modern decor, panoramic sea views from the living area and deck.
Modern spacious living, dining and kitchen area with full cooking facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay

Searenity is a modern holiday home and has been independently assessed and given a 4.5 Star Rating by AAA Tourism. This 3 bedroom holiday home is located in a peaceful area at idyllic Emu Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island.

Enjoy sweeping sea views from the living area and deck. Searenity is spacious, elegantly appointed and provides all the facilities and comforts for a relaxing stay for just a couple or up to 8 guests. It offers 2 bathrooms, an additional powder room and a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher.

Other features include FREE Wi-Fi,Flatscreen HD TV, DVD, Foxtel (satellite TV), r/c air conditioning and carport. All bed linen and bath towels are included in the tariff.

Take advantage of the close proximity to the beautiful safe swimming beach or childrens playground nearby. Launch your own boat from boat ramp or fish from either the jetty or beach or perhaps use one of the local fishing charters. Emu Bay is only a 15min drive to the Island's main township of Kingscote and central to the island's natural attractions.

Your hosts live nearby and will meet you on your arrival. They pride themselves on providing a high standard of personalised service and a very high standard of cleanliness, continually reflected in our guest review comments.

Bedroom 1: Ensuite with separate toilet, Queen-size bed fitted with luxury pillow top mattress and electric blanket.
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed fitted with luxury pillow top mattress and electric blanket.
Bedroom 3: Two single beds and a bunk bed.
Kitchen and living: A elegantly appointed, open space design opening onto the deck. A well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and generous benchtop area. Under cover parking and BBQ area are also available.
A generous sized laundry providing guests with additional storage area and bench space.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Important information

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Property # 9031253
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Emu Bay

Located in Emu Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Spring Road Winery and Kangaroo Island Spirits are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park and Beatrice Islet Conservation Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Island Beehive and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Emu Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Island Beehive - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Hope Cottage Museum - 22 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay on 19 Mar 2027 start from AU$390, 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 Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Sea Views over Emu Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emu Bay holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Smith Beach, Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park and Soldiers Memorial Park. Beatrice Islet Conservation Park and Busby Islet Conservation Park are also within 12 miles (20 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. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herb is an outstanding host and very welcoming. He provided great recommendations for our 6 days on the island and lots of insights. The property is in a great location - we had kangaroos and echidnas outside our bedroom windows and koalas in the trees on the street, all with great views of the beautifully tranquil Emu Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in Emu Bay. The house is beautiful, comfortable, well equipped, and the views are spectacular. There were even toys for our children! Herb greeted us at the property and gave us tips on places to visit and local beaches/walks/wildlife. During our stay we saw kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, dolphins, and many beautiful birds. The beach at Emu Bay is absolutely spectacular, the water was crystal clear. It was perfect, and we can't wait to return soon. Thanks Herb!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From koalas on the front street to several kangaroos on the fields around, KI visit at Searenity delivered what we were hoping. House is immaculately clean and well located to the sights on the island (as described))!). Nothing felt out of reach and host answered every question and helped when we needed more understanding. Beautiful, comfortable and we are so pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Amazing place

Wonderful place to stay. Georgous view and a home with everything you would ever need plus more. Herb and Jeanette were the best hosts so friendly and accommodating. Loved this place we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

heather g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home away from home. Very well equipped, clean, beautiful water views, everything that we used worked (even wifi which we can’t often say), lots of nice touches, quality provisions - its hard to find a fault. Check in was easy and fast and communication was friendly. The ideal base to explore KI or to just relax in the peace.We look forward to returning. Thank You Herb and Jeanette
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vinita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are board games, Foxtel with additional streaming services (e.g., HBO Max), beautiful view of the ocean and the daily visit from Skippy the kangaroee to keep everyone entertained. Kitchen is fully stocked with all appliances and requirements (e.g., pots, pans, cutlery, crockery), house was clean.Herb lives next door and had the joy of chatting with him to learn more about the island and the history of the home. Herb is friendly and welcoming, just like the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Wonderful!

Fantastic location and views. Property was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Our hosts were welcoming and super helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Jewel in the crown of Australia

Extremely comfortable and wanting for nothing, beautiful setting and lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Attention to detail

You couldn’t want for anything. Beautiful location beautiful view. Loved our time at the accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne S.

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

Summer holiday

Just lovely
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cath C.

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

Fantastic House with Awesome Views

An absolutely perfect place to stay in Emu Bay! The house was spotless and very well stocked with everything you would need for a relaxing holiday. Herb and Janette went above and beyond, from the initial contact to our farewell, to make sure our stay was perfect. You simply must stay here if visiting Emu Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki Q.

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

Lovely stay with everything we needed

The property had everything we needed (and more), was very well maintained and provided a great base for two families holidaying together. The nearby kangaroos, beachfront penguins, ever present pelicans, geckos and wallabies just added to the fun. The resident echidna was a huge hit. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Perfect accomodation

Herb thought of everything. The house was so well equipped. The view was great. It was a short, 5 minutes walk to the beach. We even had a koala and an echidna living in the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gennet G.

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

Best Place to Stay

What an amazing place to stay it was absolutely perfect in every way. Accomodation was modern, clean and has absolutely everything you need. Accomodation is in a perfect position to relax after a day out. also close to wildlife, the jetty and beach if you want to fish or just stroll around. I would not stay in any other place, thanks to Herb and Janette for also being the perfect hosts. Cheers Gennet, Lorrie and Vera
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ed and gail m.

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

Kangaroos koalas and echidnas oh my…

Beautiful location overlooking Emu Bay on Kangaroo Island. Watch kangaroos come out at sunrise and sunset. We were also able to spot four koalas in the trees nearby. And we saw two rarely seen Echidnas. No emus though
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

The view, the location, the wildlife!!!

We had a fabulous time on KI. Our accommodation was clean and extremely comfortable. Location was perfect and we enjoyed getting up early to see the sunrise and walking down to the playground and wharf each day. The highlight was seeing koala's and echidnas out the front of the house ... and that view! Just fantastic. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

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

Wonderful Getaway

This property is stunning!! Herb was very easy to contact and had terrific ideas on trip planning! There were koalas in the neighborhood trees, an echidna and several kangaroos in the yard, and lots of birds. I loved watching the dolphins while drinking my coffee on the porch. Beautiful home with gorgeous flowers, plenty of room, and everything is kept in tip-top shape. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kangaroo Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Superb location

The property had wonderful views and is located where it is straight forward to explore KI. The amenities were first class lacking for nothing in the kitchen and elsewhere. Herb having been a ranger on KI for some 30 years was able to advise where and when to go during our 4 night stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Beautiful House with Amazing Views

Cannot fault anything! Beautiful house in a fantastic location with amazing views. The house had every amenity you could need and was spotlessly clean and modern. The owners communicated well and on arrival suggested places for us to visit. There were kangaroos and koalas right next to the property. We even had an echidna come into the front garden. Would definitely recommend this property and the location was great for visiting all of KI’s attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Family fishing & site seeing getaway

A fabulous holiday in KI had by all. You couldn’t ask for better hosts in Herb & Janette and the holiday house was second to none (a home away from home). Beautiful views on awakening each day, along with a resident kangaroo and stunning birdlife. We visited some amazing sites and managed to go fishing. Herb shared his extensive knowledge of the island and provided us with a detailed map showing popular sites to visit. We highly recommend the property to anyone who is looking for the comfort creatures and great hospitality. Robyn, Rick, Wayne & Nina. Adelaide SA
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

REBECCA G.

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

Fantastic House, Amazing Hosts. Couldn't ask for more

What a fantastic place to stay. Great location in a quiet nook of Kangaroo Island with the most stunning views of the water. The perfect base to see everything Kangaroo Island has to offer. The house was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need. There was thoughtful touches everywhere and your every need seemed to have been thought of by the hosts, even ones we hadn't thought of. The hosts, Herb and Janette, were amazing. When we arrived after dark, Herb met us with a torch to guide us exactly where we needed to go. The house was very welcoming with the lights and heater on. Herb had gone to the trouble of highlighting a map for us and gave us a brief rundown on the island, as well as a few tips and tricks. The house was spotless and so welcoming. One of the best parts of the day was breakfast on the deck looking over the water. We even had a few friends join us in the form of kangaroos, birds and a koala. Searenity is truly one of the best properties we have ever stayed. The house, amazing and the hosts, so welcoming and friendly without being in any way intrusive. We cannot wait to return to Kangaroo Island and we wouldn't stay anywhere else. Thank you Herb and Janette for helping make our stay so memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

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

Sehr schönes Haus mit fantastischem Ausblick

Wir waren 10 Tage auf Kangaroo Island. Das Haus ist wunderschön und hat einen fantastischen Ausblick auf das Meer und die Felder. Es ist mit allem, was man braucht, ausgestattet, vor allem in der Küche. Alles ist sehr sauber und gut gepflegt, sowohl im Haus als auch auf der Terrasse. Ganz besonders haben wir die Heizdecken in den Doppelbetten geschätzt, die haben wir noch in keiner Unterkunft vorgefunden. Die Lage des Hauses ist wunderbar, sehr ruhig und bester Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen und Tierbeobachtungen. Selbst in den Feldern und Bäumen rund um das Haus konnten wir Kängurus, Koalas, Pinguine, Echidnas und viele Vögel entdecken. Herb ist ein sehr herzlicher und freundlicher Gastgeber, er kann viele wertvolle Tipps geben und erfüllt alle Wünsche. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und alles war bestens! Wenn wir noch mal nach Kangaroo Island kommen sollten, würden wir sehr glücklich sein, wieder in Herbs schönem Haus wohnen zu dürfen.
Abendsonne oberhalb des Hauses
Blick über Emu Bay
Echidna
romatischer Kaffee am Morgen
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

Home away from home

Herb and Janette are fantastic hosts whose property is in a beautiful location and who go beyond the usual to make sure their house is well stocked with those conveniences that you take for granted at home including utensils, crockery, and pantry basics for groups up to 8 people. They even had picnic resources, travel mugs and thermoses for us to take out during our day trips. Their friendliness and local knowledge also made sure we made the most of our short time on KI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Perfect!

Perfect location, spotless, beautiful property, wonderful hosts. Could not recommend this place highly enough. We all had a wonderful trip!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Y.

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

Wonderful holiday home in a wonderful location

Our wonderful hosts Herb and Janette provided the best equipped and most comfortable holiday home we have stayed in.The home has a lovely view to the sea and is in a whisper quiet location. The kitchen and lounge are spacious and well equipped. Location was very close to the jetty, beach, penguins and a koala. The deck was a wonderful highlight at the beginning and end of wonderful day trips around the island. The home was very clean. We had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Herb or Janette Stichel

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We lived in Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia for 20 years before returning to live at Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island in 2005.
We had previously lived on Kangaroo Island when Herb was the District Ranger in Charge of the west end of Kangaroo Island. During this time we lived at both Kelly Hill Caves and Flinders Chase National Park and therefore know the Island and all of its attractions well.
Apart from the 5 years based on Kangaroo Island he was also the Operations Manager at Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills and also spent a year working for the Oregon State Parks Service in the USA as part of the first International Ranger Exchange Program. In 2003 Herb left the National Parks and Wildlife Service after a 30 year career to pursue our dream of an "Island Sea Change".
Janette has worked as an Information Officer at Belair National Park and then spent 9 years as an Office Administrator at an Aged Care Complex in the Adelaide Hills before moving to Emu Bay.
As our son and daughter are now adults with their own careers, we have opted to pursue our love for the more relaxed lifestyle on Kangaroo Island.

Why they chose this property

We own and operate our Kangaroo Island Holiday Accommodation business which includes Searenity Holiday Home and a fully self-contained luxury holiday apartment on the lower level of our own home. We pride ourselves on providing a very high standard of presentation and customer service and are there to greet you on arrival to hand you the keys and answer any questions.

Languages:

English, German

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