🏡 Exclusive use of The Villa, The Cottage & The Studio 🎉💐 Weddings & functions strictly by prior approval 🛏️ 9.5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms 👨👩👧👦 Sleeps up to 24 guests ✨ Premium, spacious & beautifully presented 🏖️ Approx. 150 metres to beach + scenic walking trail 🌿 Half-acre of gardens & open space | Table tennis 🍽️ Large communal dining areas | Fully self-contained 🛏️ Hotel-grade linens + beach towels 🧴 Generous consumables | WiFi | Air-conditioning | Mains water | Free parking 👩🏻💼 Experienced, friendly hosts
🌸 The Space Seaside Garden Cottages offers discerning guests space, comfort, privacy and quality across three beautifully styled cottages set on two adjoining allotments. With lush gardens, shady lawns and generous communal areas, it’s ideal for extended families, multi-generational groups and friends travelling together.
The property is immaculately presented and thoughtfully equipped, offering the ease of hotel-quality finishes with the warmth of a private retreat.
👨👩👧 Guest Capacity - Total: 9.5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms - Base tariff includes 16 guests - extra charge for additional guests - Maximum capacity: up to 24 guests (including children & infants) - Beds for 22 guests, plus sofa bed / rollaway / children’s mattresses as required - Up to 2 infants under 1 year may stay free of charge. Extra infants must be booked as 'children' to calculate tariff correctly. - All guests, including children and infants, must be declared - No un-booked, free or day visitors permitted. Unbooked visitors or guests will at a minimum be charged as though they have been staying for the entire duration.
🏡 Accommodation
1) The Villa — Spacious, Bright & Modern The largest cottage, featuring soaring ceilings and light-filled interiors with a modern country-coastal feel. - Open-plan living with 3 sofas & large Smart TV - DVD's, games & puzzles - Dining for 14 guests (+2 at island bench) - Downstairs: 2 × King bedrooms, one with bonus space off to one side with single + trundle (ideal for families) - 2 bathrooms (one with bathtub) - Full laundry - Upstairs: 2 × Queen loft-style bedrooms, plus 2 x singles available by arrangement. Internal balconies with full-height plantation shutters
2) The Cottage — Romantic Charm with Luxe Touches Full of character with exposed beams, brickwork and warm styling. - 2 × King bedrooms downstairs - 2 bathrooms (showers, no bathtubs) - Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher - Dining for 8 (+2 at bench) - Comfortable living area with 2 sofas (seats 5) - Upstairs: 1 × Queen bedroom and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Fold-out mattress for a child available on request - Note: Access to the upstairs bedrooms is via a downstairs king bedroom, creating a perfect family suite - Internal balconies overlooking dining area (screened for privacy but will not block out all noise / light)
3) The Studio — Private, Peaceful & Super-Cute - Ideal for couples or guests wanting additional privacy. - Queen bedroom + double sofa bed - Small bathroom (no bathtub) - Basic kitchenette (bar fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster) - Smart TV, magazines & reverse-cycle A/C - Indoor dining table for 2 + outdoor veranda seating
🌳 Outdoors & Gardens - Half-acre double allotment with easy access between cottages - Table tennis table - 2 × BBQs - Multiple outdoor dining areas - Large lawns, shady trees & landscaped gardens - Beach toys, balls
🧴 Consumables A generous starter supply is provided and often sufficient for your stay, including: - Toilet paper, tissues, paper towel - Tea, coffee, sugar & coffee pods - Cooking oil, salt, pepper & seasonings - Dishwasher & laundry detergents - Soap & handwash - A supermarket is located very nearby if you require more.
🛏️ Linen & Cleaning - White hotel-grade linen, bath towels & beach towels - Standard departure cleaning included (but must be respected) - No need to clean floors, bathrooms or make beds - Please leave the property neat and tidy - Excessive mess, damage or linen staining (including fake tan) may incur additional charges
👶 Families Welcome - Baby items available on request: cot, highchair, toys & beach toys - Child-friendly but not child-proof (stairs, internal balconies, unfenced areas, breakables, vermin baits) - Responsible adult supervision required at ALL times
🏖️ The Beach - Approx. 150–160m to the water’s edge - Scenic coastal walking & bike track into Kingscote (~2.4km) - Nearby tidal pool
📍 Location - 2 minutes drive to Kingscote's Main Street - Close to groceries, cafés, fuel & medical services - Central base for exploring Kangaroo Island - Safer alternative to remote night-time driving where wildlife is prolific
🎉 Celebrations & House Rules - Quiet hours: 8pm – 8am - Suitable for quiet, respectful celebrations with pre-booked family & friends - Weddings, functions & gatherings strictly by prior enquiry and written approval (we do not include function-level cleaning) - Only pre-booked, staying guests to attend functions - No free visitors or additional guests - No bucks, hens, schoolies or wild parties - Function-level cleaning is not included
📶 WiFi Complimentary WiFi is usually very reliable, though island connectivity can be affected by weather. Signal strength may vary, particularly in the Studio. Uninterrupted service cannot be guaranteed.
💬 Further Information We’re friendly, experienced hosts and passionate about Kangaroo Island. If you’d like itinerary ideas or local recommendations, we’re always happy to help.
🧳 Travel Insurance Travel insurance is strongly recommended. We cannot offer refunds for illness, transport disruptions, weather events or ferry cancellations.
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Property is not 'kid proof' so supervision require
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
NO wild parties, by approval only, max 24 on site
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking inside.
WEDDINGS/FUNCTIONS strictly by enquiry, written approval-specific requirements apply. Full loss of bond + extra fees if function held without approval
ONLY pre-booked, paying guests may visit or stay at property. Visitors staying elsewhere can not use the property or facilities.
Normal cleaning after respectful guests is our pleasure, however property must be left neat + tidy, items back where found on arrival, no staining etc
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: NO wild parties, by approval only, max 24 on site
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Brownlow Ki
Located in Brownlow Ki, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park and Beatrice Islet Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Island Beehive and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Travelling with kids? Consider Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Aurora Ozone Hotel - 5 min drive
Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar - 5 min drive
Kangaroo Island Brewery - 4 min drive
Tirage - 5 min drive
Amadio - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$2,485, 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 Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Seaside Garden Cottages-All 3 Cottages,up to 24 guests, 9 bedrooms,5 bathrooms located?
Nestled on the beach, this Brownlow Ki holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Island Beehive, Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Soldiers Memorial Park and Beatrice Islet Conservation Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I booked this lovely property with a group of friends to celebrate a milestone birthday and attend the KI marathon festival. Rachel was a fantastic host and made some excellent recommendations for local eateries and activities.
We couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous, luxurious and spacious stay. Rachel was absolutely amazing in helping us organise and prepare for 5 families with children ranging from 13 to 6 months and each room was perfectly prepared for each family/group.
We will all be back to stay in this beautiful location again soon!
Jane H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you so much for visiting Jane; it was a pleasure to have you and your friends for your special celebration!
Perfect property for a large group with enough room to get all together while still having your own personal space when needed.
Lovely short walk to the beach for the morning exercise and only a short drive into Kingscote for meals & supplies. Rachel was amazingly helpful with recommendations and our travelling itinerary and we would absolutely recommend this stunning property to anyone who wishes to visit the beautiful Kangaroo Island!
Sheree C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your group Sheree, and I enjoyed our chats planning your stay very much! Hope you can all make your way back over to KI sometime. Best wishes, Rachel
We stayed in all three houses over Easter, we were a large group, travelling with my parents and siblings and all our partners and kids! Rachel was a fabulous host, she provided great information about the house and what to do on Kangaroo Island, she was in contact via email and phone before and during the stay. The house(s) are located a short drive from Kingscote. The property has lovely gardens and the houses were all immaculate. All of our group commented that the beds were particularly comfortable.
Would definitely recommend and would stay again should we return to Kangaroo Island!
Jessica H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn D.
21 November 2018
TOTALLY AMAZING
More than a home away from home! Impressed is an understatement, when we arrived at Seaside Garden Cottages. The accommodation is so beautifully presented and well stocked with more than you will ever need. From the well equip kitchens right down to all you could need (and sometimes forget) personal toiletries. Even the fridge and pantries were well stocked with goodies. The gardens around the property were in full bloom and beautiful. The beds were so very comfortable too.
Rachel was so very helpful from our first inquiry right through booking until we arrived. She even provided us with an itinerary for our stay on the island listing amazing places to visit.
Thank you so much, we will be back!!
Dawn D.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you so much Dawn, what kind words! It was such a pleasure to have you and your group stay; such perfect guests! Glad you found the beds comfortable, I do think a comfy bed is just so important when travelling. I hope very much that you can return and explore some more of the Island next time, each season is beautiful and has it's own character.
We had 8 office managers stay in the two cottages. We all had our own space and had everything we needed. We sat in the garden and on the verandah in the sun, walked the path into town along the beach. Kitchens were well equipped and we did not need or want for anything.
The property was ideal for our large family group, plenty of space for the smaller kids to play in and we loved the freedom it gave all the adults to enjoy each other's company with minimum supervisory duties. The property was close enough to the town to do a morning coffee run and go to the supermarket when necessary without travelling a long distance. The accommodation itself was clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Our host was lovely and also accessible. We'd happily stay again!!
Joan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
It was an absolute delight to have you and your lovely family stay Joan. Thank you for being wonderful guests and I look forward to your next visit to KI.
So comfortable, clean and up-to-date facilities. Stunning, well cared for garden and grounds. Very pretty homes with all the comforts. Thank you Rachel, we had such a fun stay.
Merrawyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Hi Merrawyn, it was so lovely to have your group stay and also to meet you! Thank you for choosing the cottages and for visiting KI, I appreciate it.
Could not of asked for a more amazing stay at the seaside cottages. All the extra bits and pieces Rachel has put into her cottages are fantastic. Easter eggs and birthday balloons for my daughter was much appreciated and really sweet. Beautiful gardens and everything was set up perfectly. With 19 people there was plenty of room and we felt at home.
Lauren T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2021
Thank you Lauren :) The photo you sent of the kids with their chocolate was gorgeous! I hope to see you all again and thank you for being such fabulous guests, I do appreciate it.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! All three of your properties were immaculately cleaned, beautifully presented and I would highly recommend these properties to anyone who asks!
Extra special thank you for your care and attention given we were staying for a sensitive family matter. Your kindness ensured we were able to have the best family holiday we have had in years!
Alex P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2021
It was such a pleasure to have your family stay Alex, I'm so glad it worked out nicely for you all. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
L J.
8 August 2018
A delightful place to stay
Stayed here from 24/7 - 28/7.
The cottage, including gardens were clean, beautiful and well maintained.
Close to restaurants, great walking tracks and the beach a short stroll away.
Definitely a wonderful place to stay, highly recommended.
L J.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your review; I hope that you all had a lovely time on the Island and look forward to welcoming you again. Winter is a lovely time to visit: vivid colours, crisp mornings and windswept landscapes and I'm glad you had a few fine days during your stay. Kind regards, Rachel
About the host
Hosted by Rachel Webber
I've lived in South Australia my whole life and traveled to Kangaroo Island since a child. My grandfather, great & great-great grandparents lived in KI from the 1800's and I often wonder if these ties are why the 'pull' and intrigue of the Island is almost tangible. I'm friendly, helpful and passionate about the Island, nature, travel, gardens and quality time with family and friends. A windswept beach, the awe of twinkling stars, rugged cliffs and delicate wildflowers are my paradise on earth.
Why they chose this property
It was 'love at first sight' with these gorgeous properties - we'd decided that it was (finally) time to buy a holiday rental and narrowed down the location to Kingscote and the surrounding area - its' on mains water, and it's also wonderfully convenient. It must have been fate, because these architect designed and hand built properties were available for purchase as the previous owner was looking to retire. We've absolutely loved adding our own individual touches and are continually improving and updating them to be everything we think the perfect holiday house should be. It's the ultimate, joyous hobby working on these properties!
What makes this property unique
The more the merrier when it comes to travelling with family and friends! Our cottages have the unique benefit of privacy and space for guests, right next to each other. They are of good quality and beautiful; everything you need for a perfect stay so that you really don't need to compromise. It's so wonderful when guests tell me that it's the cleanest property they've every stayed in! And there couldn't be a more perfect location for enjoying KI, with the perfect balance of convenience, amenities and a peaceful setting.
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