A quiet beach retreat with abundant flora and fauna

Architecturally designed Nautilus provides tasteful and luxurious accommodation for up to 4 guests. High quality fittings and furnishings, original art work and super comfortable beds compliment the property. There is a generous deck to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and sea views. Abundant native birds visit the birdbath and Blue Wrens chase tasty morsels under the trees. Guests will enjoy a spacious, light filled living area with combustion heater and air conditioning.
Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, they consist of one with pillow top king bed and one with twin king single beds, both with ceiling fans and built in robes.
The sitting area is comfortable, with an airconditioner for speedy temperature control and combustion heater for cosy days.Large sofas and a flat screen TV with DVD player. Kitchen is fully equipped with brand new appliances, making for very easy catering.
Linen is provided for guests. This includes all sheet sets, pillowslips, bath & hand towels, bath mats,face washers & tea towels.


Nautilus is a 15 minute drive from the ferry port of Penneshaw, and approximately 30 minutes from Kingscote airport. The local area is a haven for wildlife, leisurely walks often result in sighting an echidna ambling along or wallabies feeding on the local grasses and hopping slowly off as you approach. The deck overlooks a small valley which is home to many native birds as well as the wallabies. Relaxing outside you will often see the blue wrens chasing insects or a vibrant robin in the trees.

As property owners we have been providing quality self contained accommodation in Island Beach since 2006. We are fully accredited by the South Australian Tourism Industry Council and pride ourselves on the high quality of our service and maintenance. We make every endeavour to ensure our guests have a great experience while staying at the Island Beach Escape properties - Nautilus, Cassini & Beachcomber.