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Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Snelling Beach
    ‪84 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.

Located in bushland next to the tranquil waters of the Harriet River. Holiday games, Television, DVD (CDs, DVD movies and cartoons are provided), radio/CD player. Wi fi free.
Open kitchen and dining area with microwave, gas stove and oven. Pantry cupboard with basics.
Very effective reverse cycle air-con. Cool in summer, warm in winter. Bathroom includes hairdryer and has an extra electric heater for winter. Back verandah has an additional laundry with tub (no Machine), and second toilet wash area.
Covered back patio area with 4 burner gas BBQ for easy cooking and a large outdoor setting.
Front veranda fenced so children can be secure at the front with two outdoor settings. Sleeps up to 6 people with linen included (A family, or 3 couples) 1 king size bed, 2 king single beds and 2 single beds. (2 toilets).
Undercover parking for one car available, space for 3 cars if needed.

Tourist Attractions include beautiful Vivonne Bay and the Harriet River. Only 30 mins from Seal Bay and Raptor Domain, and 40 mins to Flinders Chase (Admiral Arch and Remarkable Rocks.

Vivonne Bay has one General Store (that sells everything)!
It is 40 minutes drive to Kingscote. A car is needed on the Island to access the tourist sights. Kangastay is close to Seal Bay, Admiral Arch, The Remarkables, Hanson Bay Koala sanctuary. Little Sahara, Raptor Domain, KI Outdoor Centre, Parndana Wildlife Park, Kelly Hill Caves and Point Ellen headland.
Visit the beautiful "Rustic Blue" gallery for a browse and cuppa.

There are tourist maps, booklets and information supplied at the house.

Local Attractions are numerous. The house provides a comfortable 'home' to relax after travels and sight seeing.

It is possible to explore many wonderful walks from the house. We have a tame possum and there are many of Kangaroo Island's birds, koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and echidnas in the surrounding bushland.

There is boating (canoes can be hired locally), swimming, snorkeling, surfing and fishing.

The Harriet river is suitable for swimming and boating. (See the photos on the Vivonne Bay local knowledge page). Safe beach areas, snorkelling, surfing.

The river also provides good fishing for bream, and tommy rough right at the front door (40m). Vivonne Bay provides surf and jetty fishing for whiting, salmon, mullet and many other species.

Just across the river from the house is a well equipped Outdoor centre with surfboards, canoe hire and quad bike tours etc.

Property manager

Ros Brady
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and High chair provided. Fence and gate.
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
Be mindful of neighbours please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets as native animals come into the grounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If necessary only smoke away from the house please

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Be mindful of neighbours please.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Mount Taylor Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Raptor Domain and Birds Of Prey. Make sure you get close to 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Raptor Domain - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 45 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Snelling Beach - 84 min drive - 93.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vivonne Bay holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Raptor Domain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location.

We enjoyed our stay at Kangastay. Great location to everything on the island.Ros was quick to respond to enquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

paradise

home from home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mon b.

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

Easter Holiday

cozy place to stay, had a lovely Easter Holiday. We come back annually. Clean and easy to communicate with host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Perfect Location!

Kangastay is located within short driving distances from Kangaroo Islands attractions.The house is in a lovely peaceful natural setting including visits from local wildlife.It provides all the amenities needed for a short or long stay.Highly Recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great for us

Clean, Tidy, Good amenities. Great location. Kanga Stay was a great spot to start the day off from and was perfect to wind down. Kids loved learning to fish in the river too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

great location and facilities

was close to all the attractions we wanted to visit, which was important as we were only there for 2 days (which was not enough time) would stay there again for a longer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie I.

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

Lovely Beach Getaway

Fabulous location. Kept cool despite the 39 degrees outside temperature!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C.

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

Lovely 3 days

My husband and I wanted to spend some time in Vivonne Bay as we had not stayed since the fires. Kangastay was perfect for us - very comfortable and we loved the evening visits from the wallabies and the resident possums. Our son in law and grandson decided to join us and Ros was very helpful with this change. Hope it rains for you all soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was very clean and comfortable well situated near a local shop and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

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

Kangastay is great

Perfectly located for all ends of the island. We had koalas in the trees, geckos and wallabies on the ground, the beach a stone’s throw away. Everything you need for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location. Closer to Flinders Chase and Seal Bay. Beach walking distance. Store at corner was multi functional. Lots of room to spread out. Enjoyed the large deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia V.

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

KI

Great house, has everything you need. Comfy bed, lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Great Stay

Fantastic place to stay, everything you could need in a fun place. Right by the river and ocean, set amongst the lovely trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Family get together

Our son came over from England- surfer - so there was plenty to find. Hubby loves to fish so the jetty was close by. I love birds so there was plenty to see and the Raptor Domain was close to visit. So we were all satisfied and great BBQs at night together with a family movie before crashing. Overall a good family reconnection in a comfortable home. PS I put the 80 in the fruit bowl on the table.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Perfect relaxing retreat

An enjoyable little beach house that is very well equipped and in a central location from which to explore the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Nature's wonderland

Wonderful place to stay within walking distance to Australia's best beach and Harriet river just across the road. Great base to visit other attractions such as Seal Bay, Little Sahara, Finder's Chase and Stokes Bay. However, spent alot of our time at Vivonne Beach which is just magic. The whiting burger at the general store is definitely worth a try. Loved the homely accommodation, ideal for families with children. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and making Kangaroo Island accessible for visitors. Definitely would recommend and hopefully visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Kangastay in Vivonne Bay

What a special place Kangaroo Island is, and we were so lucky to stay at Ros’s place. It was quiet and perfect for our needs. We could walk to the beach, we visited the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Admirals Arch, and Remarkable Rocks. We had the fantastic whiting burger at the general store. We saw seals, sea lions, koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, horses, and our own wallaby at the house. The ferry trip was so easy. This trip is a must, and Kangastay is the perfect accommodation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Relaxing and amazing location

Our family of 4 stayed for 2 nights and loved staying at Kangastay. Relaxing and very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

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

Great Position

We could not have been in a better position for a holiday, especially with two young boys. The home is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for a family of five. The bonus was the river across the road. Great Stay would definately recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

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

Wonderful holiday home at a great location

Wonderful place to unwind and enjoy nature!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Homely shack

A great place to stay. Had everything we needed and we especially loved the range of boardgames and DVDs for those relaxed holiday evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay at the kanga house. Was so peaceful and close to attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfey and homely a little quirky plenty of room. Outdoor paths snd steps could be a little arkward if a little unstable on feet . But we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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

Hideaway

Kangastay was a quiet and comfortable haven, also easy to get to the beach and other KI attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Beautiful Kangaroo Island

Clean and tidy lodge. Host was always friendly, relaxed and helpful in communications.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ros Brady

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After a holiday to Kangaroo Island we decided to purchase this house at Vivonne Bay so we can visit and are able to share the wonders of Kangaroo Island with others.

Why they chose this property

With a large living area, three bedrooms and a beautiful front deck Kangastay makes a great family/friends holiday house and the location is perfect for visits to major tourist places as well as enjoying the river and beach. Very relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Your own house with everything for a happy holiday.

Languages:

English

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