🌸 Just a 150‑metre stroll to the beach, this beautifully styled garden retreat on the edge of Kingscote offers a rare combination of privacy, space and high‑end comfort. Thoughtfully designed and immaculately presented, it’s best suited to couples, families and groups who appreciate a quiet, well-cared-for retreat.
🏡 The Property at a Glance
- Architect‑designed, hand‑built main 4-Bedroom Cottage plus separate 1-Bedroom Studio
- Up to 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 12 guests (including infants) – best suited to 8–10
- Cottage included for 1–6 guests | Studio included for 7+ guests (or smaller groups by request)
- Private, landscaped garden setting
- Free Wi‑Fi, air‑conditioning, mains water & free parking
- No un‑booked visitors permitted
🛏️ Sleeping Configuration
- 10 guests in beds across Cottage + Studio
- 2 additional guests on sofa bed (Studio)
- Maximum 12 guests total, including infants (bust best suited for 8-10 guests)
- 1 infant under 2 years stays free (additional infants must be booked as children)
- Important layout notes: Two upstairs bedrooms are open‑air loft style, overlooking the living area (shutters for privacy) / One upstairs twin bedroom is accessed via a downstairs king bedroom (family suite) / Stairs are narrow and there are no stair gates
🏡 The Cottage (Main House) A spacious, light‑filled 4‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom home designed for comfort and connection.
Downstairs
- Two king bedrooms (each with Smart TV)
- Two bathrooms with showers (no bathtub)
- Fully equipped kitchen with 9‑place dishwasher & Nespresso machine
- Dining for 8 plus breakfast bar seating for 2
- Living area with Smart TV, DVDs & board games
- Washer/dryer, iron & clothes airer
- Deck, BBQ and multiple outdoor dining areas
- Undercover parking with direct entry
- Reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning throughout living, dining & king bedrooms
Upstairs
- Loft‑style queen bedroom
- Loft‑style twin single bedroom (accessed via downstairs king bedroom)
- Plantation shutters provide partial visual privacy but do not fully block sound or light & stairs to upstairs rooms are fairly narrow
- Antique wood stove is decorative only and not for use
🌸 The Studio Located a few metres from the Cottage, the Studio is a private, self‑contained retreat included for bookings of 7+ guests (or by prior request for smaller groups).
- Queen bed + double sofa bed
- Small ensuite bathroom
- Basic kitchenette (microwave, kettle, bar fridge)
- Indoor & outdoor dining for two
- Smart TV & reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning
🌿 Location & Experience
Set one street back from the beach, Seaside Garden Cottages feels peaceful and secluded while still being moments from the shoreline and Kingscote amenities. Guests consistently comment on the hotel‑quality linens, generous supplies and the care taken to make the property feel welcoming and special. This is not a standard holiday rental.
👶 Families & Children Children are welcome, with cots, highchairs, toys and beach gear available on request. Please note the property is not child‑proof due to stairs, loft bedrooms, internal balconies and decorative items etc. There is no bathtub.
🎉 Weddings, Events & Functions: Any weddings, gatherings or events must be approved in writing prior to booking and visitors staying elsewhere are not permitted to visit the property unless specifically approved. The property is primarily a holiday rental and events cannot always be accommodated due to neighbouring guests. In most cases, weddings and functions require booking “All 3 Beautiful Cottages”.
🚫 Important House Rules & Notes
- No un‑booked or unpaid visitors at any time (ie friends staying elsewhere can not visit without approval)
- Quiet hours: 8:00pm – 8:00am
- Property access ends at 10:00am on check‑out day
- No parties or functions without written approval
- No pets. Genuine service (assistance) dogs only, with certification & advance notice
- Please bring your own linen if using fake tan etc (replacement fees may apply)
- Property must be left neat, tidy and odour‑free; standard cleaning included (function‑level cleaning not included)
🌴 Need More Space? For larger groups, book “Seaside Garden Cottages: All 3 Beautiful Cottages” to reserve the Cottage, Studio and neighbouring Villa together. Other nearby luxury options include Rawson’s Kingscote and Kingscote Terraces.
✈️ Before You Book Please read this description carefully to ensure the layout suits your group, particularly the loft‑style bedrooms, stairs, and access between rooms. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, and guests should book ferry or flights within the free cancellation period.
We look forward to welcoming you to Seaside Garden Cottages – a calm, elegant base for your Kangaroo Island stay.