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The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kingscote, SA
  • Place, Island Beehive
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location

The Sandcastle [built April 2014] is a 6 star energy efficient, two-storey, 4 bedroom [2 with ensuites], self-contained holiday home, centrally located on the esplanade at Kingscote. Simply stroll across the road for easy beach access.

Each of the 3 Queen-sized bedrooms have direct, sweeping, 180 degree water views, as do both living areas and the kitchen. There is also a separate 4th bedroom containing 2 single-sized bunk beds [sleeping 4].

The first floor comprises a Queen bedroom with air-con and balcony access, walk in robe, and direct entry to the upstairs bathroom [twin sinks]; kitchen with a large two-door fridge/freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and walk-in pantry; dining table and living area, additional air-con and balcony access to outdoor dining including a BBQ.

The downstairs area has the 3 remaining bedrooms [one with ensuite], each with their own air-con, the third bathroom with separate toilet and basin [and bath], and a laundry equipped with washing machine and dryer. There is also a second living area with a tv for kids.

Wi-Fi is available at the property.

Outside is a fish cleaning table for your convenience.

Detergents for handwashing, dishwasher, and washing machine are supplied.

Complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, bath/shower soap are also supplied.

With ample off-street parking and being close to all that Kingscote has to offer [pubs, restaurants, bakery, take-away food shops, chemist, foodland, tidal swimming pool, local jetty and the famous pelican feeding and night time penguin walks] this is an ideal place to base your Kangaroo Island adventure from.

Smoke free, no pets.

Laundry costs are included in the rental fees, no additional charges apply. (For your convenience a washing machine, dryer and clothes line are provided for your personal washing needs.)

Close-by attractions:

Island Beehive 5 mins

Bay of Shoals winery 5 mins

KI Spirits distillery 10 mins

Seal Bay 45 mins

Flinders Chase National Park [90kms] 60 mins

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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
Please check the stairs photos for safety.
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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
Please make sure all kitchenware have been cleaned when you check-out the house.
Please put the house key back in the key-lock and mix up the code.
Please don’t leave any sharp item in the house for cleaner’s safety.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

This property does not have any lifts

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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Kingscote, SA

What's nearby

  • Island Beehive - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 38 min drive - 69.1 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location on 4 May 2026 start from AU$320, 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 The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle, KI - Esplanade location located?

This family-friendly Kingscote holiday home is located by the ocean, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property Manager easy to deal with, friendly and efficient. Cleanliness of the property was excellent as well as the layout and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu P.

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

Amazing place

Very nice location to live
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom A.

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

Nice place to stay.

Great spot and perfect with multiple bathrooms and spaces for Adults and kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann & Graham

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

KI at its best

We had 4 nights and was a great location to visit KI
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town

Easy walk into Kingscote for sightseeing , shopping and meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Sandcastle

Lovely place to stay to see the Island
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Great Views

Large, comfortable living areas with well equiped kitchen. Great views and close to town and eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A. A.

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

Fabulous place!

Great house with fantastic layout for bigger group. Well equipped and central location, and amazing view. Can't recommend more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Kingscote KI, short break

Property was clean and well equipped for lots of people. In quiet location with water views. Lots of birdlife. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Beautiful beach front home and location

Couldn't ask for a better home to begin our holiday. Check in and out process was very simple. The location was breath taking. Beautiful views and very close to the city amenities. Would highly recommend this location to any looking to spend holiday on kangaroo island. Make sure you stay several days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

KI Family Holiday

A great house to stay in with the family. The adults and kids loved it. Very clean, gorgeous view and could enjoy family time together with a view to eat and play board games together. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOD C.

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

Great house and position

Kingscote is the place to stay on kangaroo island and this house is close to all the facilities. The relaxing feel and the great bay views make it the place stay. Good facilities in the house and lots of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye W.

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

Relaxing on KI

The house is great, everything you need for a getaway, some nights we stayed in after a long day of touring around KI and the cooking facilities were excellent and the views over the beach just added to the experience. 100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

barry l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Great home with space for the whole family. Good location to explore the island. Could do with a thorough clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home base for exploring KI

The Sandcastle was perfect for our needs while on KI for 4 days. Great esplanade location with amazing views. We had a rainbow appear across the water most days! Comfortable living/dining/kitchen area upstairs with balcony. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Thank you

Thank you for allowing us to use this property. It was a wonderful base to explore the northern side of the island. The views were magnificent and we really appreciated the gesture regarding the wifi issues which were out of your control. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sandcastles Review

The house was functional but maintenance was needed. Cleanliness on arrival needs to be improved eg- BBQ was dirty, cutlery drawers had crumbs in them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roslyn M.

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

Family visit to KI to see Relatives

Great location and lovely house. We enjoyed the beautiful view and balcony. The only drawbacks were, coffee sachets were expired in 2021 and the stove did not light without matches, which were not supplied. Small issues easily sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine I.

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

Wonderfully convenoent

House was great, had exactly what we needed. Stairs for upstairs area. The balcony was wonderful to sit on watching the ocean, not much traffic at all. Will be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

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

Everything you need for a great holiday

Overall we found the property more than adequate for 6 adults. Great position for with wonderful views. The kitchen had everything we needed. Only negative would be no handrail on the second level of stairs for more stability when climbing up or down. The main bedroom upstairs did require dusting. The backyard does need some weeding and maintenance. Overall we had a great stay and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

Great

It was convenient. The house had good view. Could have had a bit of lawn for kids. The house was well catered for 10 . But needs a new floor rug up stairs as was a trip hazard. We loved it and had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Great

Great location . Great views . Six adult's fitted in the house comfortably without being in each others way. Only comment is no actual hand rail on top section of stairs. Would recommend this house to anybody. Thanks for allowing us there and using the facilities. Greg
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

RADUE family

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and the view was spectacular. The BBQ had to be cleaned before we could use it and we noticed that one of the toilets down stairs was running constantly. We battled to get in to the property on arrival as we did not have the code. We received an email before we arrived but there was no code. This was a little stressful as we struggled to get hold of someone. We emailed the host but did not get a reply until the next day. We managed to find a phone number for Vrbo and someone helped us on the phone. Otherwise we had a wonderful time on the beautiful island and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

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