Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks - Penneshaw

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Penneshaw, SA

Kangaroo Island Farmers Market6 min walk
Sealink Ferry Terminal4 min drive
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw4 min drive
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The bunk room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks

Imagine an island, not far from the mainland, with pristine beaches, sweeping farmland and trees as old as time. Now imagine a house, all windows and views, nestled on a hillside. Now picture a deck, and a chair. Intrigued? This is Ashendens at Penneshaw.
Lazy mornings on the deck. Swimming in the summer sun. Watching storms roll over the ocean. Sharing local food and wine with family and friends. Family holidays that start a tradition; 'Remember when...' Falling asleep to the sound of the sea.
Ashenden's at Penneshaw is the ideal beach-front getaway for your next family holiday or time away with friends. Set on the eastern side of Penneshaw township, Kangaroo Island, on a rocky shore, it is a short walk to a family-friendly beach.
Local attractions such as wineries, farmers markets and wildlife parks are close by for those wishing to explore, or the expansive deck offers the perfect location for eating, reading, entertaining and relaxing.
The ocean views are completely unrestricted - you can spot the ferry and watch for the pod of dolphins that frequently patrol the cove. You might even spot a friendly seal! By night, creep quietly and watch closely for the penguins that make their home on the shore.

Property manager

Helen Ashenden

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penneshaw

Located in Penneshaw, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape Willoughby Lightstation and Hope Cottage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Island Beehive and The Pages Conservation Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Penneshaw, SA

What's nearby

Kangaroo Island Farmers Market - 6 min walk
Penneshaw Penguin Centre - 9 min walk
Sealink Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 4 min drive
Kangaroo Island Sealink - 60 min drive

Getting around

Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Penneshaw Hotel - 4 min drive
Millie Mae's Pantry - 3 min drive
Fire and Smoke Ki - 4 min drive
Sunset Winery - 9 min drive
Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Peace, serenity & sea views - dolphins, wallabies & coastal walks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Penneshaw holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kangaroo Island Farmers Market and Baudin Conservation Park. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

7 January 2024

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

Peaceful wilderness get away

The property is beautiful and light filled with a view which is unmatched! Regular wildlife encounters including kangaroos, dolphins and wallabies from the deck. Well stocked and well maintained facilities made for a fantastic week away

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

3 September 2023

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

Peace & wildlife with views

Fantastic location with great views. We saw dolphins from balcony, plus wallabies and kangaroos out the back. Ideal for 2 couples. We had friends from UK visiting for my husband's 70th birthday and the house offered a great base for us to show them around KI. Also close to the ferry for the early morning start back to the mainland!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

30 December 2022

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

Amazing views

Amazing location with great, clear ocean views. Very well equiped. Thankyou so much for the lovely stay. We saw dolphins every morning!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA T.

1 November 2022

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

Perfect spot

Throughly enjoyed returning each day to relax on the decking and watch for the dolphins. Main bedroom had a perfect vista and very roomy ensuite. Main bathroom included laundry in shower area. Kitchen well equipped. We all recommend this lovely sanctuary.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

30 October 2022

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

Great spot to stay when visiting Peneshaw

We stayed at Ashendens for last 3 nights of our KI holiday. Great spot to visit the Peneshaw end of the island! Fortunately Ashendens had lots of windows as last two days were too wet to utilise the deck! From those windows we saw the dolphins playing and the Sealink activity. Out the back of property we saw a lot of wallabies. Thankyou to Helen for sharing you holiday home with KI visitors.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Helen Ashenden

Sometimes you need to get away with the people you love. For the Ashenden family, Kangaroo Island was always the perfect escape. Helen and Mark have now built their dream family holiday home, and you can enjoy it too. Ashenden's at Penneshaw is perfect for a long weekend with friends, a summer escape for the family, or a cosy retreat for a couple.
Lazy mornings on the deck.
Swimming in the summer sun.
Watching storms roll in over the ocean.
Sharing local food and wine with friends and family.
Family holidays that start a tradition; 'Remember when...'
Falling asleep to the sound of the sea.

Serenity, Peace, Quiet

Why they chose this property

Ashendens at Penneshaw has been set up specifically for a family holiday and our rates reflect this. It is the same price for a couple or for a family with no hidden extras.
Penneshaw is a lovely little village with the Sealink Ferry Terminal close by, great cafes offering local produce and wines, Penneshaw Hotel is one of the best, great beaches for swimming, fishing, relaxing and dolphin watching. A beach house perfect for the family getaway - just need to add people, food and wine and you are set.

What makes this property unique

Open space living areas with views from nearly all the rooms to the sea, fully equipped kitchen, a short stroll to the beach, wallabies and kangaroos visit regularly, walking tracks along the coast or up the creek next to the beach house, the dolphins are always in 'our' cove and we have also seen whales cruising by which caused great excitement.