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3 out of 5
Waves and Wildlife
1-8 North Coast Road, Stokes Bay, SA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst all of Kangaroo Island is beautiful, Waves and Wildlife delivers when it comes to peace and quiet and engaging with nature. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly. A beautiful location overlooking Stokes Bay with abundant wildlife at your door
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, neat and tidy. Equipped with everything you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kym

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a great little hideaway from reality! The nature and surrounds were just incredible. Great little cottage although our stove and oven didn't work well or at all on some occasions, and this proved a little difficult as there are no surrounding cafes or restaurants. I completely understand its been a tough few years for all though. We would definitely return. Many thanks Katja and Paul, you are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept cottage with the most amazing views of the ocean and local wildlife from the deck. Very easy booking, check-in experience and just a very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a stunning experience! I loved waking up to so many kangaroos and dragonflies each morning, walking down to the beach and having a coffee at the rockpool cafe. Paul & Katja were great hosts and the self contained unit was just perfect for our needs. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

ANM

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it very much for the location n wanted to give 5 star as everything was so ready/provided. But 2 issues I have to mention, the toilet lock was not working/ in useable and the windows blinds- all are broken . The towels are very old too, Need to change ASAP. And the second issue was the smell from the swears. We stayed at number 7 and the bio swear system is just 30 metres away… every evening probably all the units using the shower and toilet then the smell comes out. Please don’t stay at number 7. Other than that all the cutleries, pots , pans , plate , glass everything is Perfect. Giving 3 out of 5 but we Will come here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Stunning location and wildlife, peace and quiet - more DVDs or games for evenings would have been welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem hidden away.
Fabulous view and out of the way. Just how we like it. The name depicts accurately this little gem. Waves and wildlife in abundance. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Great value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Adelaide

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brilliant. Amazing views and very quiet and relaxed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really nice spot, lots of wildlife around, near beach, cafe, and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The combination of the house and the surrounding was perfect for us. The terrace with its view is fantastic. The amount of kangaroos and the possibility to see them so close was overwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay
Amazing place to stay. The wild life was very friendly and large in number. Unit was well appointed with everything you could need. you need to self cater as there is no available option for eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and great hosts! The cottage was very clean and lived up to our expectations. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Waves and wild to anyone who wanted the true experience of Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, relaxing stay, close to nature
Beautifully situated, with gorgeous views and friendly kangaroos everywhere. Close to beach- just a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

peter, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view.
Comfortable accommodation with a beautiful view and abundant wild kangaroos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hyesung, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are beautiful beach near accommodation. Very nature place to see many Kangaroos and birds etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Bernd, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oustanding place overlooking the ocean
Spacious cottages in the wilderness with a lot of wildlife going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely piece of paradise
We stayed at a 3 bedroom cottage as the single rooms were all booked out. The cottage is large and more than sufficient for our needs. The living room and dining areas are very comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is even a barbeque grilll on the patio outside. The owners, especially Paul, were very kind and was a great help to us when our power adaptor died on us and we desperately needed to charge our phone batteries. But the best thing is the wildlife and beautiful scenery that surrounds the place. The name Waves and Wildlife describes the place perfectly. We received nightly visits from the possums and are greeted every morning by kangaroos. The view is lovely, especially at sunset and sunrise. Worth waking up early for. And do visit the beach and the rock pool. The water was so inviting, we would have jumped in if not for the cold. It was the perfect break for city slickers like us. Just be aware that the place is quite remote, so the internet connection and mobile phone lines are quite patchy and may not work at all in the cottage. But we were able to get a signal on the hill in front of the cottage and we could use the phone provided in the cottage to make landline calls within Kangaroo Island. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Kangaroo Island.

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wildlife was incredible both daytime and nighttime . unit was better than expectations ..clifftop and beach fantastic have recommended to my friends drive to ferry is 88kms however if you have an early boat 8.30am drive carefully as animals on road like threading through a minefield drive slowly or take later ferry

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
great outlook awesome location.
K.I a little sanctuary and unspoilt location. Wildlife galore.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Wagga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay, great view!
Little bit out of the way of major attractions on the island but that is part of the appeal, only saw people twice while we were there. But the roads were sealed most of the way, maybe 1km not at the end. Plenty of wildlife around, kangaroos during the day and wallabies at night plus we saw a possum :) Decent size unit for the price, but the bedroom is a little cramped with only a small wardrobe. The rest of it was better with a good size kitchen and full fridge which was a big plus.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kangaroos!
Spent 2 nights after last minute booking. Bottle of wine and jar of honey to greet us. Got a meat pack from the office to barbecue on the deck - perfect!

6/10 Okay

Ros, Qld

Great wildlife and wonderful view
Lovely location and the kangaroos were beautiful. The cottage needed some tlc and maintenance work. We did manage to find someone who was standing in for the owners and report some problems but not even the basic things like changing the light bulbs happened over the next 2 days. It maybe a bigger problem but hopefully not an electrical one as the fire alarm was hanging from the ceiling.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Adelaide, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Wildlife Getaway
It was great to stay away from the regular hotels/motels and find somewhere to forget about all the technology and simply sit and relax. We both enjoyed the wildlife being so close and although not tame were;t too timid to be within a couple of metres. The vast number of Wallabies and Kangaroos was a treasure to the owners Paul and Katja. And as you sat and watch the possum, goannas, echidnas all were to be seen.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Renmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved it. Was close to the centre of the island which made travel easy. As we got there we were greeted by a huge number of roos that surround the property, which made us feel as if we really staying on an island of kangaroos. As the night wears on, the roos are replaced by wallabies which were just as cute. Neither animal is scared of humans and were not spooked if you got too close. The property is just down the road from the beach, which looks like a rock beach at first, but a quick wander through a cave path and you're on a sublime sandy beach instead. The owners were more than helpful and while not there all the time, were just a phone call away and happy to help with anything we needed. A fantastic stay. Thanks Paul and Katja!
Beautiful roo view.
A roo right next to our cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this place!
Fantastic cottage, clean, comfortable and with the most amazing views, highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So So Spectacular!
Spectacular! This place is everything an independent nature lover could ask for! Unbeatable views! So many kangaroos! A well appointed snug cottage! Kind, helpful proprietors! Removed from everything but easy to drive all over the Island, just leave yourself enough time to enjoy it all!

10/10 Excellent

Wotif, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply stunning!
Unique location, fantastic scenery and wildlife, friendly hosts. The best and affordable accommodation on Kangaroo Island.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful escape. Lots of kangaroo and wildlife in a beautiful setting. Great family time. Friendly owner. A bit tight to catch the morning 7:30am ferry/shuttle in the winter so plan around that...but well worth the stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome spot for a family holiday.
What a great spot to take the family, great views , so much wild life, great beach. We had a ball.

10/10 Excellent

Rachita, sydney

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amazing place, we had awesome time.
Beautiful place just cant get over the experince. We had best time, the place is mind blowing. Wonderful staff, as soon as we reached there we got best welcome with bottle of wine and there is beach right outside the cottage and there are kangaroos all around the cottages. Simply amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

John & Denise, Australia Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
remote and relaxing
Arriving late in the day after a hiccup we were greeted by the owners parents who were very helpful. The cabins are in a top spot over looking the ocean and are clean and tidy with everything we needed.The little extras were a great touch [bottle of wine jar of honey and chocolates on our pillows ] great place to stay if you like space and kangaroos we had plenty of both .Loved it could not fault it just remember to bring your food with you.Would go back any time...absolutely stoked..

10/10 Excellent

April, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Respectful;

10/10 Excellent

philippa, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Spotless; Loved the location.

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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Paul's place is must visit - the big and little kids will love it. Paul is a real character. We intend to return.

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly;

10/10 Excellent

David, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

nikkie, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
don't forget to bring your own food to cook for breakfast on the balcony

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Everything you needed; Value: Good value for money; Service: Lots of instructions left; Easy access to the beach

8/10 Good

Frank, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; No restaurants in the vicinity that were open at night

10/10 Excellent

Paulus, ROTTERDAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and can recommend to all generation to visit Kangaroo Island and stay over in the very comfortable cottage of Katja and Paul. They are so friendly, supporting and take the time to make sure you are feeling welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft liegt mitten in der Natur, rundherum viele Känguruhs. Schöne Unterkunft mit praktischer, gut ausgestatteter Küche und schönem Bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent emplacement au milieu des kangourous
Excellent emplacement pour cette hôtel au bord d’une falaise sur la mer et entourée de kangourous. Bungalows spacieux de trois chambres et un salon cuisine. Les enfants notamment ont adoré pouvoir nourrir les kangourous. Accueil sympathique avec œufs,miel et chocolat. Pas de wi fi mais réception réseau portable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

HIN LOK HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prima Lage und Ausstattung
Sehr schöne Lage. Perfekt durchdachte Austattung..Viele Kängurus vor derTerasse.. Es empfiehlt sich , vor der Anreise Verpflegung einzukaufen, da das in der Nähe befindliche Restaurant nur von Donnerstag bis Sonntag geöffnet hat. Auf der Terasse befindet sich ein Gasgrill für das abendliche Steak.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019