Escape to Island Beach Haven, nestled in a sand dune just 200 metres from Eastern Cove's safe swimming beach. Relax on the veranda after exploring the island or indulge in fishing and swimming nearby. Enjoy free WIFI, a fully-furnished kitchen, and reverse-cycle air conditioning for a comfortable stay.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Island Beach travel guide
Is Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
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).
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Island Beach Haven - Your Home Away from Home on Kangaroo Island Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Ngan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kylie A.
5 Dec 2023
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Steve G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Joe
6 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean, a bit dated for me but good overall.
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
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.
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.
Judi S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
STEVYN W.
21 Dec 2016
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.
STEVYN W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
13 Jan 2016
Excellent property! Great for our big group
So much space for adults and kids. Heaps of wildlife and a beautiful beach close by. Thankyou!
Megan S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 Feb 2013
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
10 Jan 2012
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
30 Aug 2010
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.