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Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of house and covered deck set amongst lush coastal vegetation
Island Time from driveway (house & deck face view over picturesque valley)
Kitchen looking towards dining area
Dining area including 6-seat table setting & glass cabinet
Kitchen appliances including microwave, new stove & espresso coffee machine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Spirits
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Flinders Chase National Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Island Time is a lovely air-conditioned self-catering holiday house located at beautiful Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, two hundred metres from one of Australia's most stunning beaches. The decor is modern with a bright and airy ambience. There are two bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each featuring queen beds.

The fully equipped kitchen includes an island bench, a Westinghouse stove with ceramic cooktop and an espresso machine with ground coffee supplied. Also Scanpan cookware & cutlery and a rice cooker.

The laundry is equipped with a new LG front-loading washing machine, laundry tub, ironing board and clothes airer. A clothesline is located at the rear of the house.

Free WiFi is included, taking advantage of broadband Internet available in Vivonne Bay. Foxtel satellite TV is provided along with a widescreen TV, Blu-ray player and a Bluetooth stereo system for playing your favourite music. Plus a selection of DVD movies and music CDs.

Our bedrooms are suitable for one or two couples or a family. An infant cot can be set up on request in advance of arrival and use of a trundle bed can be arranged.

The house is comfortable year-round with reverse cycle air-conditioning to the open-plan living area together with a pedestal fan. Dual control electric blankets are fitted to the beds for cosy winter nights along with MiniJumbuk wool quilts. Extra pillows and blankets are available.

Our sheltered deck catches the morning sun and is a great spot for coffee and alfresco meals. There is a 3-burner gas BBQ along with a new table setting and LED lighting. A fish-cleaning sink is attached to the end of the deck.

Wildlife abounds with Tammar wallabies being frequent visitors below the deck along with brushtail possums and occasional koalas. Numerous bird species flit about in the bush surrounds including honeyeaters and superb fairywrens. Bold little striated pardalotes are prevalent in Spring & Summer and occupy nests we have made above the deck. A birdbath in the rear garden is popular with honeyeaters and wrens.

Island Time is ideally located between Kangaroo Island's major attractions, with Raptor Domain and Seal Bay lying to the east, and Kelly Hill Caves, Admiral's Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Flinders Chase National Park to the west. KI Wildlife Park, Stokes Bay and Hidden Beach lie to the north.

Local activities include swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing from the beach and jetty, sand-boarding, quad-bike riding and walks along the pristine beach to the Harriet and Eleanor Rivers.

Local facilities include the Vivonne Bay General Store, jetty & boat ramp. Mobile phone coverage is provided by Optus and Telstra, noting the Telstra signal is weak in Vivonne Bay.

Island Time is an easy ~70 minutes drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 40 minutes from Kingscote Airport.

We welcome you to Island Time which we have been operating as a holiday house since 2014. It is a real home-away-from-home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Infant cot can be set up on request
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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
Strictly no smoking inside house
House to be left clean and tidy as found. Crockery/cookware to be washed THOROUGHLY and put away. BBQ to be cleaned (tools and paper towel provided).
External doors (entrance and laundry) to be locked and key returned to key-safe on departure
No extra guests beyond the number booked. No Electric Vehicle charging without prior arrangement.

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 39 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 56 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Cape du Couedic Lighthouse - 58 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay Bistro - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Vivonne Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vivonne Bay Beach and Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Little Sahara are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Itala S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian and Ann were great hosts , texting us information and responding quickly to our enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was very well equipped and the hosts had provided coffee, tea and a few basic condiments which was much appreciated. The house is in a great location to enjoy the island and next to a stunning beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great place to stay

Convenient location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lot of stuff was put away in odd places so we didn't discover it until we were cleaning up to leave. There were no tea towels or kitchen towels in the kitchen so we used face washers. We found the towels on the outside clothes line, which we hadn't used because it was raining the whole time we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

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

Very comfortable and great location

Clean, well-appointed house within walking distance to beach and lovely outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely house to stay in and explore the western end of Kangaroo Island, very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

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

Island Time Vivonne Bay

We had a carefree week at Island Time, the check in was seamless, all amenities that were needed and the house was perfect. A short walk to Vivonne Bay beach and lovely wildlife visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Delightful

Such a peaceful holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Bush setting

Lots of lovely birds and wallabies viewed from the large deck. Well equipped, air con worked well, good provision for day to day and emergencies. Beds comfy good shower pressure. A good place to stay for day trips
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

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

Wonderful Vivonne Bay stay

Fabulous stay - from the location within short walk to beach, spacious & clean accommodation, to the helpful & promt communication from the owner/host. Full kitchen facilities and a BBQ were fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Affordable in Ideal Location

Functional with access to local wildlife on the doorstep (viewed wallabies and bird life from back deck area every evening).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay at vivonne bay. House has everything you need and host is very responsive. Feed the wallabies off the decking at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boukje R.

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

Mrs

Very cute and clean Lovely veranda for sitting on and the wallabies are very cute
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Showing off KI to an old school friend!!

Loved everything- great location, very comfortable, well presented, the pardalotes were such a bonus!! Will not hesitate to recommend Island Time for 3-4 people!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE B., MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

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

GREAT PLACE TO SAY

Ian was always very helpful in our communication. The property was well maintained and very well equipped. We loved feeding the wallabies and being able to watch them at such close range. Vivonne Bay is a great location for all the main attractions in the south and south west of K I.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Perfect spot for a winter break

This property is ideal for independent travellers who want a relaxing base to explore from. It was the perfect spot to stay and had all the facilities we required for self-catering. Our hosts were extremely helpful and welcoming, providing a great deal of useful information about Kangaroo Island and checking that we had everything we needed. We were also introduced to the local wildlife which was a lovely additional touch! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart R.

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

Blown Away

The gale force wind roared in from the Roaring 40's but we were safe and secure in our accomodation. this may be a regular occurrence as exterior paint seemed to have been blasted of the building and needed to be replaced, Internally excellent in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We switched to relaxation mode as soon as we arrived. The kitchen had every utensil we needed. It was wonderful to have a coffee machine too. The house was very clean and comfortable, cosy. We were delighted to see a koala and her joey in the trees outside the deck, an echidna and wallabies wandering through. They loved the carrot and apple pieces each evening. The owners have thought of everything including a clothes airer for washing. The location is close to the general store and the beach, but still very private and tranquil.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely three-night stay at Island Time, it is a nice house and great location for the beach. Enjoyed seeing the birds on the porch. The glass tables were different! Good kitchen, well equipped, nice sized fridge. We did have a few ants in the house but were able to deal with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

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

Relax into island time

Island Time is a great location for peaceful beach walks as well as a pivot point for island exploration. The property is comfy and well-equipped, with the verandah providing a great viewing point for visiting wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Fantastic location and shack

Great location and great clean, tidy shack with all amenities for a great stay. Extra bonus with friendly local animals right off the deck. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Restful spot near the beach

A highlight of our stay at Island Time was visits from 3 Tamar wallabies that appeared below the deck and enjoyed carrots and apples. It’s a great location for exploring the south of the island and a few minutes’ walk from a stunning beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Relaxation and comfort

Warm and spotlessly presented property, well equiped kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture. Peaceful and relaxing stay with effortless booking process.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnea and Eric S.

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

Comfortable getaway

We had a great time. We especially liked the resident Wallabies
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ian

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I am a retired rocket scientist (yes really) and along with my wife, operate Island Time and another holiday house at Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island. We visit frequently to maintain and improve our properties for guest use, and to enjoy the tranquillity, scenery and wildlife offered by the island.
Favourite travel destinations in addition to Kangaroo Island are remote places such as the Arctic, Antarctica, Patagonia and the Australian Outback.
Favourite music is the repertoire of Fiona Joy Hawkins, an amazing Australian composer, pianist and vocalist.

Why they chose this property

We first travelled to Kangaroo Island in 2014. Our travel agent booked us into a cosy and modern holiday house at Vivonne Bay called Island Time. We loved the house, and found to our surprise on returning home that it was for sale. So our first trip to KI became our most expensive holiday ever. We have since enjoyed many stays at Island Time and have grown to love Vivonne Bay and especially the spectacular setting, pristine beach & wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Few minutes’ walk to beautiful Vivonne Bay beach
Set in lush coastal vegetation full of wildlife
Ideally located between KI's major attractions
Free Wi-Fi
Foxtel satellite TV plus Blu-ray & Bluetooth players
Modern fully equipped kitchen including new stove
Spacious deck with 3-burner gas BBQ & table setting
A real home-away-from-home

Languages:

English

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