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Award winning architecturally designed retreats set in Deep Creek National Park
Open plan living at its best surrounded by nature
Ridgetop Retreat
Dining against a backdrop of pristine native vegetation
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking

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Deep Creek National Park, South Australia

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

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About this property

Ridgetop Retreats - Deep Creek National Park close to the Kangaroo Island ferry

The Ridgetop Retreats continue to set the benchmark in design excellence for nature based holiday accommodation. Designed by renowned architect Max Pritchard they take full advantage of their beautiful location in the Stringybark Forest in Deep Creek Conservation Park and successfully blend sustainability with a high standard of comfort.

They have been used as a template for sustainable tourism accommodation both in South Australia and Victoria and were awarded the prestigious Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award of Merit.

But being environmentally friendly doesn’t mean going without. Parquetry floors, bespoke stainless steel kitchen, leather sofas and cedar venetians provide a rich texture for the senses.

The floor to ceiling windows that are the hallmark of the Ridgetop Retreats create a strong sense of being connected to nature. There is so much glass you will feel like you are out under the stars and in among the trees.

Visiting kangaroos, birds, bandicoots, a lush forest with wildflowers and ever changing weather patterns provide a visual feast for you to enjoy from your panoramic view point.

The Retreats can accommodate up to 4 guests and are provided with all linen and continental breakfast. They are centrally located in Deep Creek Conservation Park and a convenient starting point for the Forest Circuit Walk and Spring Wildflower Walk.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no parties or large events are to be held at the property

no campfires outside or around the Ridgetop Retreats

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9159624
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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Deep Creek

Deep Creek is home to this cottage. Kangaroo Island Sealink and Lady Bay Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Talisker Conservation Park and Congeratinga Forest Reserve.
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Deep Creek National Park, South Australia

Restaurants

  • ‪Zest and Thyme - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridgetop Retreats - Deep Creek National Park close to the Kangaroo Island ferry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ridgetop Retreats - Deep Creek National Park close to the Kangaroo Island ferry ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridgetop Retreats - Deep Creek National Park close to the Kangaroo Island ferry ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ridgetop Retreats - Deep Creek National Park close to the Kangaroo Island ferry located?

Situated in Deep Creek, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Blowhole Beach, Naiko Inlet and Talisker Conservation Park. Boat Harbor Beach and Congeratinga Forest Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Trish E.

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

Cottage stay

A gem of a spot. Gorgeous cottage. We had a great stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you Trish for your lovely review. We were so glad to read you enjoyed your stay with us at the Ridgetop Retreats..
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10/10 Excellent

Milena D.

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

Beautiful relaxing stay

All the mod cons in a gorgeous native Australian setting. Close to great walks and beaches. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2024
Thank you Milena for your lovely review. It was great to hear you enjoyed the retreats and the park setting.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Deep Creek Ridgetop Retreats

Fantastic place to get away for a short break away from life’s distractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2023
Thank you Richard, glad to hear your enjoyed your stay at the Retreats.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfectly clean, convenient, and well designed locations for a stay in the bush. Great for those that love the outdoors but want the comfort of a house. Huge windows and a very thoughtful design welcome the views of nature, while the provisons, fireplace, and comfortable bed made it a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Quiet sanctuary

We had a very enjoyable 2 night stay. Property was well appointed and very clean. The location in the national park is pretty unique. Very peaceful surroundings and a comfortable stay. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2023
Thank you Matthew for writing a review. We were glad to hear your enjoyed your stay at the Retreat & in Deep Creek National Park.
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10/10 Excellent

Wilma

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

Idyllic

Love the location. Secluded in the Australian bush with all the creature comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you Wilma, we hope you visit Deep Creek again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Tranquility in the bush

Secluded within the National Park, this is a lovely peaceful place surrounded by trees and wildlife - especially birds. You can't actually see the sea from there, but the park is great with wonderful walks and a feeling of being alone with nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
Thank you Kenneth for your review and glad to hear you enjoyed being surrounded by nature. We hope to hear from you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Peaceful solitude

We were surprised by the remote location, but enjoyed the beautiful home! The accommodations (including the stocked pantry) were great! We saw a family of kangaroo and enjoyed our hikes. There were a ton of flies that we were not quite prepared for, but kept us company :). We used the house as a base for kangaroo island so had a full SA experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie C.

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

Relaxing and quiet

A stunning time away with family, a time to relax and be with nature. Breakfasts were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2021
Thank you Kylie, we were so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Jane & Barry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Enjoyable experience

Thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Property was first class
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

Neatly secluded set-up for ultimate relaxation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2020
Thank you Emma, so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Regards Jane & Barry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will V.

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

Great place to get off the grid & unwind

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the ridge top retreat. Highly recommended for those wanting a retreat from the ever connected world. Great walking/hiking.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Will. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Deep Creek.
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Beautiful, quiet getaway

Property even better than described, very peaceful surrounds with multiple native bird species and kangaroos seen within metres of our retreat over our 4-night stay. No TV, wifi or cellular reception (including Telstra), which was perfect for unwinding on our trip. Very useful information about nearby hikes and businesses provided by the hosts, this is wonderful accomodation and very good value for the price, highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your review Joseph. Great to hear you enjoyed these special surroundings and the retreat so much. More and more of our guests are recognizing the value of taking a break from the daily digital onslaught. A few days away from it won't stop the world from turning and helps us re-affirm all the things that are truly important such as the natural environment. We hope to hear from you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Perfect location in a beautiful surrounds of nature

Wonderful forest around the retreat was peaceful. Property is very well equipped and clean for a relaxed, easy stay. Good signage and directions made it simple to find.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick O.

relaxing stay in a sensitively and caringly presented retreat

This type of accommodation should become the standard to achieve in terms of its connection with nature, its sustainable design and the thoughtful presentation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Warwick, it was lovely meeting you and its great that people like yourself appreciate good design.
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10/10 Excellent

Astrid I.

Spectacular location!

Perfect for a girls weekend of hiking, eating, drinking wine and laying about by the fire! Gorgeous views, wildlife interaction, comfy beds, lovely shower and perfect kitchen!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Astrid, So glad to hear you and your friends has a lovely time at the Retreats. It is so rewarding to receive positive feedback as it reminds us of the special place that Deep Creek is. We look forward to hearing from you again in the future. Regards Jane & Barry Southern Ocean Retreats
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10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Gorgeous property and setting

The natural setting was superb and the villa is beautifully in sync with the environment. We had a wonderful stay that was very relaxing.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Beautiful retreat set in a beautiful place

As a surprise birthday present for my partner this turned out to be a fantastic four nights. Entering Deep Creek you are emerged into tall stringy bark forest with ferns and grass trees lining the floor. Down the dirt track a first glimpse of the architecturally designed retreat is a delight. Upon entering you first see the perfectly framed stone fireplace and are surrounded by windows revealing the bushland beyond. The building itself is beautiful and the views through the large windows immerse you into the forest. With a beautiful bathroom, comfortable beds and open plan living all so well considered it is very comfortable. The nearby walks are beautiful and worth visiting for these alone. We can highly recommend the Ridge Top Retreats and would never leave if given the choice.
Archival

8/10 Good

Secluded.

Secluded.
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2/10 Terrible

I would like to have stayed there but the only way to book was by email enquiry and I missed the ret

I would like to have stayed there but the only way to book was by email enquiry and I missed the return phonecall. By the time I got in contact with the person a few days later they had let it to someone else and had nothing available for the time I wanted. Disappointing as I intended to book.
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8/10 Good

As we arrived there was a flock of scrub wrens and thornbills dancing around immediately outside our

As we arrived there was a flock of scrub wrens and thornbills dancing around immediately outside our bedroom window. They were there for at least 10 minutes, much to our delight. I know this wasn't arranged, but it set our weekend off to a great start. Later there were kangaroos on the porch and other birds. and the free park pass was certainly appreciated. It was cold and the fire each evening was extra nice. We could come again!
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8/10 Good

We enjoyed our stay at Ridgetop Retreat 3, and found it a comfortable and relaxing stay. Just a litt

We enjoyed our stay at Ridgetop Retreat 3, and found it a comfortable and relaxing stay. Just a little more attention to detail would be appropriate for the price, though. We appreciated the Park Pass provided.
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8/10 Good

Had a great little break from the kids for our 4th wedding anniversary. Very relaxing, wood fire and

Had a great little break from the kids for our 4th wedding anniversary. Very relaxing, wood fire and lack of TV was great. Kangaroos come right up to the front door. Very modern and convenient. Pricey but worth the dosh.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic. The retreats are wonderfully designed, offering a touch of luxury without diminishing the

Fantastic. The retreats are wonderfully designed, offering a touch of luxury without diminishing the 'getting away from it all' experience. Native flora and fauna are at your doorstep, and in abundance within the beautiful Deep Creek park. Hikes galore, a short drive to the coastline, privacy assured and a very peaceful ambience. Great value for money, we loved it and will definately be returning. Thankyou

About the host

Hosted by Jane Formato & Barry Duykers

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We are a small family owned business who decided to make a sea change, leave the city life and careers in Adelaide back in late 1993. We started our business in January in 1994. and have 6 self contained holiday accommodation inside Deep Creek National Park. In 2024 we will be celebrating 30 years in nature stay accommodation the Fleurieu Peninsula..
This is our sole source of income so we take what we do seriously and aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests.
Although we have been in business for nearly 3 decades we are relatively new to adding our accommodation to Stayz and other booking platforms as we have our own website. In the past we have been fortunate to have a high repeat customer base where our guests would book direct but we have found that the booking landscape has changed and more and more accommodation providers are using these platforms to attract guests to their accommodation properties. Therefore the addition of some of our accommodation to this platform.
We have always enjoyed connecting with our guests in some way either via phone or face to face and are proud to showcase our region and Deep Creek National Park.
We hope when you stay with us you will leave with fond memories of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Fleurieu Peninsula because just loved the National Park, the landscape and beaches in the area.
We also love the fact that it is only 90 minutes south of Adelaide which makes it an easy and scenic drive to this stunning coastal area.

What makes this property unique

.We are the only accommodation located right inside the Deep Creek National Park.
We provide all our guests with a complimentary park pass to enable them to access all the walks and lookouts in Deep Creek.
We are only a 10 minute drive from the Kangaroo Island Ferry and a 45 minute drive from the Seaside town of Victor Harbor..
Situated on the Fleurieu Peninsula only a 90 minute drive from the South of Adelaide it is the ideal weekend or holiday destination. Close to the start of the famous Heysen Trail and a 10 minute easy drive to the Kangaroo Island Ferry Terminal at Cape Jervis makes our accommodation an ideal stopover before and after a trip to Kangaroo Island.
We are also located close to the small beachside hamlets of Rapid Bay and Second Valley making our properties the ideal secluded but central place to stay.
Normanville, Carrickalinga and Yankalilla are located approximately 30 minute drive away where you will be able to discover some of the quaint little shops on offer.
If you are wanting to visit the seaside coastal town of the popular Victor Harbor it is a 45 minute drive along the Range Road so you can spend the day shopping or eating at one the special dining areas on offer.

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