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Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Island Beach, SA
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Sealink
  • Place, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sealink Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island

Island Beach Haven is self catering, fully equipped and furnished, located just 15km from the ferry at Penneshaw and 40km from Kingscote Airport.

The Haven is nestled into a sand dune just 200 metres from a safe swimming beach in Eastern Cove, and 500 metres from boat launching area. Fishing, swimming or just relax in the veranda after a day tripping around the island.

And now enjoy our free WIFI!

Facilities and furnishings

Island Beach Haven is newly built, and spacious. It can accommodate up to 12 persons. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 toilets, 1 laundry, and a covered deck with a barbecue.

The Haven has reverse-cycle air conditioning and a fully-furnished kitchen appointed with comprehensive cooking facilities - including a dishwasher.

Entertainment is provided for with 1 digital set television, DVD and VCR players, stereo iPod dock, children's toys, and a library of books and films.

Bedroom configuration

Bedroom 1 - King with ensuite, access to deck;
Bedroom 2 - Queen with access to deck;
Bedroom 3 - sleeps up to 6 - trio bunk, single-single bunk, single-single bunk
Bedroom 4 - sleeps 2 singles.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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
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

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dudley Conservation Park and Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, while Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Cawthorne Cottage are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Island Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 21.8 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 16 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 24 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 29 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oyster Farm Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Deck cafe on the wharf - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island on 16 Apr 2026 start from AU$300, 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 Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island located?

This family-friendly Island Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Dudley Conservation Park. Kangaroo Island Farmers Market and Prospect Hill are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Home away from home

Excellent communication with the host! The beach house had everything we needed with a very well supplied kitchen. The bedroom configuration was perfect for our group of 13 people. And the 2.5 bathrooms convenient for the busy mornings. Lovely beach close by. We had a visit from a resident kangaroo almost everyday. Everyone had a lovely time, thank you Celestina!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Thanks Catherine and co , looking forward to your next visit! Cheers, Celestina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

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

Perfect family beach getaway

The Haven and Island Beach on KI are perfect for those wanting a quiet and calm beachside break. The shallow beach, only a few minutes walk away, is perfect for small children with no waves. While you will need to hop in the car to get to the shops in Penneshaw this is only a 10 minute drive away. The IGA there is great with an excellent range and competitive prices. The Haven is well laid out and was perfect for two adults and four kids. It's a long way across the island to Flinders Chase National Park but this can make a worthwhile day trip and is worth the time. We had a lovely time and would recommend this property and location to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ngan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not too clean

House is very spacious and in a good location, walking distance to the beautiful beach. But the house is not very clean. Stove cooktop is quite old and takes ages for food to heat up. Crockery wasn't very clean either. House had smell of pets when we first arrived and had to open the windows for a while. But the kids enjoyed the free Netflix on the big TV screen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Property was in a great location. Island beach is so beautiful. Very well equipped and the slow cooker was a bonus. Overall nice and clean, although there were empty bottles and cans all over the fish cleaning sink which we couldnt use. This was cleaned up however at the end of our trip. Beds were a bit firm for my liking but clean and warm. Had some visits by local kangaroos, wallabies and the beautiful birds on KI and also some local chooks! A bit of a hick up when we arrived to locked doors and no idea where the keys were. This wasn't what was on the check in instructions. It was raining on arrival and ended up wet looking for the keys! Finally found them, but not ideal. Would stay again. Kylie and Dave from Craigmore, South Australia
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

The Haven, Island beach

The process was easy, communication good, wonderful location and a perfect house for our needs. It was clean, tidy and well kitted our with everything we needed. The beach was one of the best we saw and within close proximity. All in all, a very good experience, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thanks Julie and company, you left the place in good order. That was easy for me to make the place ready for the next guests. Highly appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve G.

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

Well Equipped Large Bush Haven

Large timber frame home a few streets back from Island beach. Very quiet location for a relaxing stay and as a base for exploring the island. Cleanliness was excellent. Water pressure for shower was very good. Air conditioning worked well. TV is a great size with many channels plus Prime, Netflix. Wifi was free with excellent reception (which is quite rare on many parts of the island). The home is very well equipped with all you could need as a home away from home and beds were comfortable. It is a short drive rather than a walk to the beach and front and back outlook is over scrub. 4 stars rather than 5 based on the location and outlook rather than how spacious, clean and well equipped the house was. We stayed as a couple but the home is set up to easily cater for 2 families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean, a bit dated for me but good overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl w.

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

Family fun on Kangaroo Island

The house was perfect in every way - everything we needed was there and our families loved the location and the view It was “ like camping in a house “ my grandson said the only part we didn’t like was having to go home If we ever get the chance to come back to KI we will be in touch to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

the Haven

lovely house, wildlife at your door. very large home, neat and tidy. very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2020
Thanks Jane for staying with us! See you next time! Cheers,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Short break

Pleasant stay. House is excellent, lots of room. My children enjoyed Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

The Haven Island Beach KI

Awesome location and a great home to stay in. Peace and quiet in a clean and well appointed house. Daily wildlife visits a bonus. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi S.

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

Ideal family getaway

Celestina was extremely helpful and generously assisted us when we could not stay at our originally booked accommodation on KI due to the bushfires. This property is ideal for large families or groups of friends. The number of beds and flexible configuration lends itself to large groups. Having 3 toilets is a bonus. The rest of the house is spacious, with different areas so guests don't trip over each other. The kitchen is well appointed and has everything you could possibly wish for. The washing machine and dryer in the laundry are a bonus for long stays. A short walk takes you to a pristine, safe swimming beach - perfect for walking, kayaking, and boating. Nearby Pelican Lagoon and American River are great for kayaking - just check tide times though so you don't get stranded away from shore when the tide goes out, or end up going one centimetre an hour against the tide - like we did. The house is set in a beautiful bush setting, yet conveniently located 15 minutes from Penneshaw to top up on supplies.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

STEVYN W.

Brilliant property

We loved the Haven as soon as we stepped through the door and explored the well presented and equipped property; so much so we decided to stay an extra night. Beds were very very comfortable as was the furniture as we settled in for the evening. The beach is very close by and took our breath away for its beauty and emptiness. We spent a whole day there only seeing a handful of people.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Excellent property! Great for our big group

So much space for adults and kids. Heaps of wildlife and a beautiful beach close by. Thankyou!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation. Great facilities and magic location . Really enjoyed our time.

Excellent accommodation. Great facilities and magic location . Really enjoyed our time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Visiting wildlife, vicinity to the beach, layout was good, appliances were good.

Visiting wildlife, vicinity to the beach, layout was good, appliances were good.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay there was plenty of room for two families. It is in a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay there was plenty of room for two families. It is in a great location.

About the host

Hosted by Celestina Whittle

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English, Filipino
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