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Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay

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Rockpool
View from the top of the steps to the beach
The beach adjacent to the cottage
Castle rock down past the Harriet River
Currawong Cottage totem pole

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 824 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay

Currawong Cottage is nestled in the dunes, adjacent to the coastal reserve. Surrounded by native bush it is a haven for birds and wildlife. Perfect peace and seclusion with just the sound of the waves breaking, and only a short walk to the stair case leading down to the beach.
The cabin comprises a large well equipped country kitchen and living area, three bedrooms (one with a double bed and trundle, the other with a queen-sized bed, ensuite and ante-room), and a sleepout with a single bed and double bunk.
The main bathroom has a large old fashioned bathtub, with shower.
There are extensive verandahs and decks with a gas barbeque and outdoor dining areas. You can catch the morning sun or settle down with a book and an apple in the afternoon (after wearing the kids out on the beach.)
A lovely rustic feel, with all the comforts of home.

Local Attractions

Vivonne Bay has everything for the beach-lover. Situated on the mid-south coast, it offers both seclusion and proximity to the many attractions of the central and western end of the island. These include Flinder's Chase Conservation Park, Remarkable Rocks, Admiral's Arch, Kelly Hill Caves, Seal Bay, Raptor Domain (birds of prey & reptile displays not to be missed!), The Little Sahara (giant sand dunes), The Eucalyptus distillery, Clifford's Honey Farm (all your Ligurian honey needs & home-made honey ice-cream to die for!). Across to the North coast, easy Access to Stokes Bay with its secret beach and wonderful Rockpool Cafe. Stop at the Parndana wild life Park on the way.
Vivonne Bay, which has been voted Australia's best beach in a survey conducted by Sydney University, offers safe swimming, snorkelling, surfing, and fishing. Nestled between Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Parks, Currawong Cottage is a bushwalker's or birdwatcher's paradise. The lovely sandy-bottomed Harriet River is a safe spot for a cool-off, a paddle and a safe splash-about for children. Canoes can be hired locally if you wish to explore further upstream.

Wild Life

Seals and dolphins are regular visitors to the bay, penguins can be seen near the jetty and in winter, you may be lucky enough to see a whale. Wallabies, possums, echidnas and heath goannas may be seen in the coastal reserve and around the beach houses. The beautiful coastal scrub land provides an ever changing display of wild flowers and a haven for birds. Vivonne Bay is an excellent base from which to explore the island, or just chill out, stay put and let the beautiful surroundings work their magic on you.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Mount Taylor Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 25 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 44 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay Bistro - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Currawong Cottage Vivonne Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey and comfortable house. Spacious rooms and great living area. Outside verandah well set-up - would be great to spend time out there on a warm day. All in all, very happy with our home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our 5 night stay very much. Loved the back track through the bush to the beach. Beds were comfortable. Vivonne Bay whiting burger was delicious. Close to attractions we saw - Seal Bay, Little Sahara buggy tour, raptor show, Flinders Chase NP inc Kelly Hill cave, admirals arch, remarkable rocks, honey and spirits.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharee W.

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

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Currawong Cottage. Great location. House was very comfortable and had everything you need. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

What a wonderful beach house!

Gorgeous, rustic cottage in the dunes with plenty of space and access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Recommended

The Cottage ticked all the boxes for us. Clean, spacious,modern fittings with good air conditioning and strong internet. Great place for a short break and highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

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

Amazing stay as always

Our fourth stay in the cottage- at least. We have been coming for over fifteen years now and it remains just as wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Vivonne bay

Great house next to a stunning beach Felt really comfortable and at her me Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Brilliant holiday

We have had the best holiday -comfortable, clean with easy beach access as well as central to everything we wanted to do. Highly recommend Currawong Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Great stay

Third time staying at Currawong Cottage, great place, quiet and peaceful, lots of wildlife and beautiful Vivonne Bay Beach! Thanks for being dog friendly! Highly recommended!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristee L.

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

our stay

was a beautiful property and very comfortable, all pur needs were met us the beach and local amenities were very close we even had the local wildlife come and have a visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Judith A.

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

Beach Houseat Vivonne Bay

Real old style beach house in a good location close to the bay but protected from sight - plenty of room both inside and out in the verandas. Easy drives to restaurants and plenty of sights to see
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

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

Convenient, cosy, welcoming

Excellent location for visiting western areas of KI. Easy checkin. Comfortable home. Quirky but welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Haven

Lovely feeling of seclusion in a prime location to witness so much grandeur
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Excellent stay on Kangaroo Island

A great property that has everything one needs for a comfortable stay, including very good Wi-Fi. Can't fault the location: very close to the beach and the General store. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Currawong

Beautiful rustic cabin close to the beach. All requirements were met or exceeded.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

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

So peaceful

We love visiting Vivonne Bay because it's so peaceful and the beach is just gorgeous. Currawong Cottage is so convenient being just around the corner from the beach, nestled in the bush. It was very comfortable and spacious. A relaxing holiday location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lucy R.

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

Remote Stay Vivonne Bay.

We enjoyed this big cottage and bush setting, short bush walk to surf beach. Nice and quiet location. Cottage well equiped a few more basics would have been nice oil etc. Thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Great rustic seaside escape

So grateful to the owner for a quick response and organising last minute accommodation at the end of the Easter weekend, after I messed up my original booking. The atmosphere of the place was wonderfully relaxing and had everything we needed for a perfect holiday. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Brilliant

Pure relaxation Well done Heather and Max
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Exceptional beach cottage

This is an amazing property, nestled amongst the coastal heath right behind the beach. The house is full of character and clever design. All the family loved it and it worked very well for dogs too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

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

Wonderfully relaxing beach stay

Currawong Cottage was the perfect place for our family. From breakfast on the deck to family games night at the huge table we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Comfortable beds and a large bathroom as well as onsuite. Short walk to the beach at Vivonne Bay which was spectacular. Really recommend for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Doug F.

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

Currawong Cottage

A good experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

KI catch-up with family

Fantastic cottage for our family get together. Location was great, house very comfortable, especially with 4 adults and 3 grandchildren under 6. Plenty of room and the family room and veranda much used. The kids (who are very adventurous) had plenty of room to play. The cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great little spot

The house was great, nestled in the bush. Very quiet. Only a quick stroll to the amazing beach. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angela C.

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

Easter Getaway

We enjoyed four days and three nights on the island for a family Easter retreat. The cottage is rustic and has all the basics covered for a family-centric holiday. We enjoyed daily walks to the beach and the proximity to activities like the sand duning and the raptor domain. The fittings and furnishings of the cottage and definitely a little DIY and well-worn but we enjoyed the break from tech and the 80s classic films in the dvd collection made for fun family viewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heather Burgess

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Hi. My name is Heather Burgess I am a physiotherapist, now semi retired. I have lived in Adelaide all my life, much of it in the Adelaide hills. My partner Max and I now live in Athelstone overlooking Black Hill Conservation Park. I have always loved the outdoors and the Australian bush. I am a keen bushwalker and grower of native plants. Max and I generally have a dog in our life and currently we are trying to domesticate a lively staghound puppy called Rupert. We get over to Kangaroo Island as often as we can.

Why they chose this property

I first fell in love with Kangaroo Island on a visit with friends as a Uni student in 1972.
I found Vivonne Bay when I brought my parents and young children over for an Easter visit in the late 80s. Looking for somewhere not too far from the west end attractions
( to avoid the " Are we there yet?" chorus from the back seat) I took a chance and booked a house here.
In 2002 I brought my new maybe partner Max to the Island to test his bushwalking stamina. He passed so I thought I should show him my favourite beach (here of course).
As chance would have it there was a stunning block of land for sale tucked behind the coastal reserve. Max said "buy it and I will build you a house". And he did - the beautiful Currawong Cottage. Not bad for a hairdresser with no building experience. I have kept both of them.
Now my grown up children and my grand children love to come and stay. We have such happy times here with friends and family and we are pleased to think that others can come and enjoy our special place.

What makes this property unique

The mid south coast location is perfect for accessing all of the Island"s attractions. Nothing is too far away for a leisurely day trip. The beach is stunning. Voted Australia's best beach two years running in a Sydney University survey. Currawong Cottage is as close as you can get to the beach. It is cute, private and secluded. Birds and other wild life frequently visit the garden.
Air conditioned for summer and winter comfort with a wood heater for atmosphere and extra cosiness. All up to date kitchen appliances and an old style Victorian bathtub in the main bathroom. A perfect mixture of quirky and convenient with great atmosphere. You can't help but relax and unwind.

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