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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kingscote, SA
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hope Cottage Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island

Be a part of the history and stay in one of Kangaroo Island’s original fishermen’s cottages.
This Heritage cottage is a self contained, self check in property surrounded by beautiful gardens and within walking distance to the seaside Kingscote village, Jetty and Reeves point, Shoal Bay.

Inside this charming 3 bedroom cottage you will find all you need to relax and enjoy your stay on the island.

The open plan living, kitchen and dining area leads out through French doors onto the large patio covered by a pergola, sunny , sheltered and private you can enjoy alfresco dining.
Full kitchen and cooking facilities are provided , including a BBQ. There is a herb garden including Sage, Rosemary Lemon balm and Oregano to name a few, so you can pick fresh for your cooking.
In the large bathroom you can take time out and relax in the luxury claw foot bath or unwind in the living room by the wood fire on a winter’s night with a glass of your favourite wine.
There is secure front lawns, cottage gardens with fruit trees and a sandpit area for the kids to enjoy.
Fresh stock of tea, coffee, sugar, salt/pepper is provided for your stay along with complimentary hand and body wash. Linen and towels are included for your stay. (guests to bring their own beach towels)

The laundry room has a washing machine and tub, outdoor and undercover clotheslines are available. Laundry powder is provided for your stay.
The driveway area provides off street parking for up to 4 cars.
Haven Cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway or holiday with family or friends, its location makes it a great place to base yourself to explore all that Kangaroo Island has to offer.

High chair and porta cot available on request.

Late check out may be available on request.

Firewood is provided free of charge during the cooler months (April to October)



Minimum Stay: 3 nights stay over Christmas and New Year 2020/2021, Easter 2021

Infants: 0 - 2 years are free of charge

Pets: No Pets Allowed

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refrain from eating and drinking in bedrooms to avoid excess cleaning fees due to spills.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9180112
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kingscote

Located in Kingscote, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Bay of Shoals Winery and Spring Road Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Island Beehive and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Kingscote, SA

What's nearby

  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hope Cottage Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Island Beehive - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bay of Shoals Winery - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aurora Ozone Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kangaroo Island Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amadio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bella Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island on 4 August 2026 start from NZ$288, 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 Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haven Cottage Kangaroo Island located?

This family-friendly Kingscote cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Soldiers Memorial Park, Island Beehive and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Beatrice Islet Conservation Park and Busby Islet Conservation Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

Cant fault this place. Immaculate

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

KATE W.

Good facilities in a well-presented cottage

Haven Cottage is a lovely cottage located on the main road into Kingscote. The cottage was spacious (especially for a couple) and well-presented. The kitchen is well-equipped. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

sarah c.

Nice house

This is a nice little house. It is one a main road and it was very noisy with cars going back and forth so be prepared to be woken up at 6am. Also if you are tall beware of the shelf in the bathroom it is right at eye level. The double bed in the bedroom on the right is very squeaky and wobbly so not pleasant at all to sleep in. The house was clean and has a lovely outdoor area
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Dear Sarah Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your stay at Haven Cottage and for letting us know about some of the issues you found during your stay. We have now fixed the queen bed in bedroom 1 and will take a look at the shelf in the bathroom. I will note the person who put the shelf up is 6'4 and up until now there has been no issue with it. We are sorry you were woken up at 6am by traffic, Kingscote is a small town and we have had no complaints about the cottage's location. Thanks again, Lucinda & Mark
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10/10 Excellent

Emil T.

Excellent Cottage for Family

Haven Cottage is less than an hour drive from Penneshaw and is located at Kingscote. It is on the main road but not much traffic can be heard. The great thing about this property is that it is near the shops and restaurants. This is an ideal property to stay in and be a base for traveling around Kangaroo Island. The gas stove is a great asset as it makes cooking a breeze. There are two fresh seafood shops you can visit within walking distance of this property and they sell fresh seafood - hence, having a well maintained kitchen is an excellent advantage. The garden is amazing and very well maintained (tip: for the culinary enthusiast, there is a herb pot at the back patio - use it for your freshly bought fish and seafood). The rooms are beautifully presented. My daughter specially loved the bedroom on the right, the windows of which opens up to a rose bush and the garden outside. Overall, this is an excellent property to stay in at KI because of its location, features and presentation.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks for your great review Emil!, You just made my day ;-) we are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay at Haven Cottage and made use of its amenities and the herb garden! We hope you will stay again one day. Lucinda & Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Great cottage

Excellent little cottage. Very cosy and clean. Beautiful garden and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2021
Thank you Jenny, We hope you will stay again one day :) Best Wishes, Lucinda
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene R.

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

Cosy home!

Cosy home with great beds and linen and the lovely fireplace was a real win for those cold nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

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

Haven cottage

Lovely accomodation, well located within easy walking distance of Kingscote main street. Great base for exploring the island.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathew S.

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

Nice Getaway

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

laurie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Do not understand the exceptionnal review

clean and compact house with English style garden. On the main road so really noisy how can we take advantage of the garden? Mattress really uncomfortable impossible to sleep beside someone else unless rolling in the middle... Appliance in the kitchen are old and pan and casseroles need to be changed just the minimum for cooking .. Dinning chairs really uncomfortable Lights in the living room really uncomfortable at nights so well alright for three nights but not a full week
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2020
Hi Laurie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your stay. We did reach out to you after we tried to read your note left in our guest book but no response? We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay and found issues with almost everything. We are always looking for ways to improve and you have given us plenty to look into here! We do hope you enjoyed your time sightseeing and visiting some great local businesses on Kangaroo Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Home away from home at Kingscote

This property was perfect for three people. Really well equipped, really comfortable and cosy. Nice atmosphere to relax. We ate in on the second night. We had a very nice time at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Fantastic, I highly recommend this property.

Classy, clean, roomy, picturesque.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Joan! :) So glad you enjoyed your stay at Haven Cottage. Best Wishes, Lucinda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loryce r.

Honeymoon

Wonderful place to stay a home away from home
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Charming house, immaculately kept.

We stayed in this charming little cottage for 2 days. Extremely well kept, tidy and clean. The gardens were just delightful to walk around - not a blade of grass out of place..... The cottage is well located within walking distance to the heart of Kingscote. The kitchen is equipped with just about everything that one could possibly want for cooking within. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Perfect position ,clean and tidy

Had a great stay at Kangaroo Island ,and Haven cottage was perfect. The property had everything we needed and the position in Kingscote was great , close to shops and restaurants.I would recommend this property to anyone who is travelling there.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ROSEMARY G.

Lovely cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Haven Cottage. Comfortable, spotlessly clean, everything you could wish for in self-contained accommodation. Very nice outdoor area and beautiful garden. Only one regret: we weren't there at the right time to see the roses in bloom!
Archival

8/10 Good

SARAH V.

Fantastic property for families

We really enjoyed our stay at Haven Cottage. Little touches like the kid sized chairs proved very useful. The washing machine also came in very handy! Fantastic property, very happy to recommend
Archival

8/10 Good

BRENDAN M.

Perfect cottage for our stay

Just loved Haven Cottage...we really appreciated the little touches to make it feel like home. The beds were so comfortable!! The house was immaculate as were the gardens. Brilliant location so close to everything. Woukd highly recommend Haven Cottage...it was a perfect home away from home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

BRENTEN S.

cute

Loved it. Everything we needed with great quality fittings.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback Brenten, we are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay at Haven Cottage. Thank you for leaving it in a tidy condition, we hope you stay again sometime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Well presented

Haven cottage was very comfortable and plenty of room. The lay out of the main room was very roomy, and the bedrooms were good as well. A lovely place to stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anh H.

Home away from home

Absolutely wonderful place to stay on Kangaroo Island. Close to everything and the cottage was very spacious for 2 adults and 3 kids. Kitchen had everything we needed and the whole place was very clean. Such a beautiful garden, only wished we could stay longer to enjoy it more. Just too busy exploring the island on our 4 night stay at KI.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Chris, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jill M.

Excellent cottage

The cottage is well set up and offered good facilities as well as close proximity to the township. The garden is a delight, fully fenced and ideal for small children or that quiet get away.

About the host

Hosted by Lucinda Pope

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What makes this property unique

Haven Cottage is one of the original homes built during the 1800's when settlers arrived in Australia.

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