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Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

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Front of house and covered deck set amongst lush coastal vegetation
Island Time from driveway (house & deck face view over picturesque valley)
Kitchen looking towards dining area
Dining area with 6-seat table setting (reverse cycle aircon also visible)
Kitchen appliances including microwave, new stove & espresso coffee machine

Overview of Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Popular LocationVivonne Bay Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVivonne Bay Conservation Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Sahara28 min drive
  • AirportKangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Island Time is a lovely air-conditioned self-catering holiday house located at beautiful Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, two hundred metres from one of Australia's most stunning beaches. The decor is modern with a bright and airy ambience. There are two bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each featuring new queen beds.

The fully equipped kitchen includes an island bench, a new Westinghouse stove with ceramic cooktop and an espresso machine with ground coffee supplied. Also new Scanpan cookware & cutlery and a rice cooker.

The laundry is equipped with a new LG front-loading washing machine, laundry tub, ironing board and clothes airer. A clothesline is located at the rear of the house.

Free WiFi is included, taking advantage of broadband Internet available in Vivonne Bay. Foxtel satellite TV is provided along with a widescreen TV, Blu-ray player and a Bluetooth stereo system that provides smartphone connectivity for playing your favourite music. Plus a selection of DVD movies and music CDs.

Our bedrooms are suitable for one or two couples or a family. An infant cot can be set up on request in advance of arrival and use of a trundle bed can be arranged.

The house is comfortable year-round with reverse cycle air-conditioning to the open-plan living area together with a pedestal fan. Dual control electric blankets are fitted to the beds for cosy winter nights along with MiniJumbuk wool quilts. Extra pillows and blankets are available.

The spacious outside deck overlooks a tranquil wooded valley and catches the morning sun. There is a 3-burner gas BBQ on the deck along with a new table setting and LED lighting. A great spot for morning coffee, BBQ breakfasts and alfresco dinners. A fish-cleaning sink is attached to the end of the deck.

Wildlife abounds with Tammar wallabies being frequent visitors below the deck along with brushtail possums and occasional koalas. Numerous bird species flit about in the bush surrounds including honeyeaters and superb fairywrens. Bold little striated pardalotes are prevalent in Spring & Summer and occupy nests above the deck. We have also installed a birdbath in the rear garden which is popular with honeyeaters and wrens.

Island Time is ideally located between Kangaroo Island's major attractions, with Raptor Domain and Seal Bay lying to the east, and Kelly Hill Caves, Admiral's Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Flinders Chase National Park to the west. KI Wildlife Park, Stokes Bay and Hidden Beach lie to the north.

Local activities include swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing from the beach and jetty, sand-boarding, quad-bike riding and walks along the pristine beach to the Harriet and Eleanor Rivers.

Local facilities include the Vivonne Bay General Store, jetty & boat ramp. Mobile phone coverage is provided by Optus and Telstra, noting the Telstra signal is weak in Vivonne Bay.

Island Time is an easy ~70 minutes drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 40 minutes from Kingscote Airport.

We welcome you to Island Time which we have been operating as a holiday house since 2014. It is a real home-away-from-home.

Property manager

Ian
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Infant cot can be set up on request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking inside house
House to be left clean and tidy as found. Crockery/cookware to be washed THOROUGHLY and put away. BBQ to be cleaned (tools and paper towel provided).
External doors (entrance and laundry) to be locked and key returned to key-safe on departure
No extra guests beyond the number booked

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this vacation home is on a river. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Mount Taylor Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Raptor Domain and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Be sure to check out 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 - 9 min walk
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 11 min drive
  • Little Sahara - 28 min drive
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 35 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vivonne Bay General Store - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Vivonne Bay vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vivonne Bay Beach and Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Raptor Domain and Little Sahara are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South coast stay
The property was comfortable and well appointed, good spot for day trips to other south coast attractions, short walk to Vivone Bay beach. The general atore does some great meals
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Wonderful stay, very private, loved the visiting birds and wallabies. Thanks Ian and Ann!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely superb! Property is immaculate, comfy beds, lots of wildlife around the deck, particularly in the evening. Fabulous position as very peaceful so all you can hear are the birds & the surf (beach easy walking distance from house). Hosts email all relevant information and are accessible if necessary. We have travelled a lot around KI and this property is simply marvellous! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Affordable in Ideal Location
Functional with access to local wildlife on the doorstep (viewed wallabies and bird life from back deck area every evening).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr schönes Haus, tolle Lage in Strandnähe, sehr gute Ausstattung und Sauberkeit. Top Kommunikation mit den Vermietern. Alles super!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ian

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I am a retired rocket scientist (yes really) and along with my wife, operate Island Time and another holiday house at Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island. We visit frequently to maintain and improve our properties for guest use, and to enjoy the tranquillity, scenery and wildlife offered by the island.
Favourite travel destinations in addition to Kangaroo Island are remote places such as the Arctic, Antarctica, Patagonia and the Australian Outback.
Favourite music is the repertoire of Fiona Joy Hawkins, an amazing Australian composer, pianist and vocalist.

Why they chose this property

We first travelled to Kangaroo Island in 2014. Our travel agent booked us into a cosy and modern holiday house at Vivonne Bay called Island Time. We loved the house, and found to our surprise on returning home that it was for sale. So our first trip to KI became our most expensive holiday ever. We have since enjoyed many stays at Island Time and have grown to love Vivonne Bay and especially the spectacular setting, pristine beach & wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Few minutes’ walk to beautiful Vivonne Bay beach
Set in lush coastal vegetation full of wildlife
Ideally located between KI's major attractions
Free Wi-Fi
Foxtel satellite TV plus Blu-ray & Bluetooth players
Modern fully equipped kitchen including new stove
Spacious deck with 3-burner gas BBQ & table setting
A real home-away-from-home

Languages:

English

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