Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
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Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
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About this property
Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels
🌟 Luxury Coastal Retreat with Games Rooms & Space for 16 🌟
Prepare to be impressed! This exquisitely presented property combines luxury, space, and fun in equal measure. Super-clean, modern, and beautifully styled, you’ll love where you’re staying just as much as the incredible Kangaroo Island you’re exploring.
From divinely comfortable beds with hotel-grade linens to multiple entertainment zones, this home is designed for groups and families who want it all — relaxation, laughter, and memories made together.
Highlights
✅ Sleeps up to 16 guests (8 included in base rate) ✅ Two Games Rooms: billiards, table tennis, air hockey, foosball & more ✅ Huge 4.8m dining table + entertainer’s kitchen with wine fridge ✅ Smart TVs, WiFi, board games, magazines ✅ Alfresco BBQ terrace with outdoor lounge & dining ✅ Professionally laundered linens & generous starter supplies provided ✅ Central Kingscote location: 150m to the ocean, 800m to town
Living & Dining:
- Spacious upstairs open-plan living with comfy leather sofa and 70” Smart TV
- Designer kitchen with oversized oven, Nespresso, dishwasher, dual fridges, and huge island bench
- Enormous 16-seat dining table perfect for shared meals
- Opens onto an alfresco terrace with BBQ, sofas, and outdoor dining
Entertainment:
- Billiards Room: 8ft pool table, TV & bar seating with balcony views
- Backyard Games Room: Table tennis, foosball & air hockey (separate building)
🛏 Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, flexible bedding for up to 16 guests
- Standard setup: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 5 Long Singles
- Additional trundles & sofa beds available for large groups (fees apply)
- Master suite with King bed, ensuite (incl. bath), sofa & TV
Accessibility:
- Upper level (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living) accessible without stairs via rear entry. Lower level includes 2 bedrooms + bathroom
The Location Set just 150m from the ocean and an easy 800m stroll to Kingscote’s main street, you’ll love the coastal walking trail, local cafés, shops, and the tidal pool nearby. Cactus Café is within walking distance, seals and pelicans are almost always near the jetty, and dolphins often grace the bay.
Kingscote is a perfect central base for exploring Kangaroo Island by day, while offering the convenience of dining, shopping and free parking.
Good to Know
- Children: This is a luxury home, not child-proof. Families with little ones are welcome but must supervise closely. Porta-cot, cot linen, highchair, and toys available on request.
- Pets: Not permitted (except genuine assistance animals with notice).
- Check-in/out: 3pm check-in (4pm festive season), 10am check-out. Guaranteed early/late options by arrangement (fee may apply).
- Parties: Strictly no wild parties, schoolies, bucks/hens. Small gatherings for booked & paying guests only, with prior approval. Quiet Hours 8pm-8am.
- Cleaning: Spotless on arrival — normal holiday rental cleaning included. Please leave respectfully (dishes away, BBQ clean, rubbish in bins).
- Security: External cameras at front porch & driveway for peace of mind.
Guests rave about the attention to detail, the sparkling cleanliness, the sheer space, and the fact that there’s something for everyone — from relaxing with a wine on the balcony to pool / billiards table & table tennis (ping pong) tournaments.
This is no ordinary holiday rental. It’s a destination in itself. 🌊✨
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Free WiFi
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Quiet,sensible celebrations only,prior approve rqd
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Kingscote
Located in Kingscote, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Beatrice Islet Conservation Park and Busby Islet Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive. Travelling with kids? Consider Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Busby Islet Conservation Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kingscote Tidal Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Island Beehive - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Aurora Ozone Hotel - 14 min walk
Bella Restaurant - 15 min walk
Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar - 14 min walk
Amadio - 13 min walk
Kangaroo Island Brewery - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$1,006, 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 Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rawson's Kingscote-Absolute Luxury, Wifi, Billiards, Games Room, Beach Towels located?
This family-friendly Kingscote holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Hope Cottage Museum, Beatrice Islet Conservation Park and Busby Islet Conservation Park. Kingscote Tidal Pool and Soldiers Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Host was excellent, space was excellent and the little details like, snacks in fridge, drinks, quality toiletries, quality linen etc were all a welcome surprise.
This place was seriously amazing and easily the best rental I’ve ever stayed in. The house was super clean and really well taken care of. It had everything we (10 people) needed, which made the whole stay so easy. The welcome drinks and snacks were such a nice surprise and made us feel right at home. The space was comfortable, cozy, and perfect for relaxing. I’d absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Rachel is a fantastic host with an abundance of knowledge and goes out of her way offering excellent advice and information. A beautiful home with every provision catered for. We highly recommend this property, you won't be disappointed. We hope to visit again one day.
Rosanna P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2023
Thank you for such a kind review Rosanna! You and your group were an absolute pleasure to host, I do hope you can visit beautiful KI again. Best wishes, Rachel
This property is fantastic for large groups. Very well set out and loads of room to move around freely in all areas. Wonderful outdoor area well protected.
Beautiful clean linen in all rooms and wonderful support from Rachel the property manager.
We will be back again next year.
Thank you Rachel
Our family stayed at Rawson's Retreat to celebrate my Mum's 70th (8 adults, 5 children aged 6-13). The house was absolutely perfect. The games rooms up the back was such a highlight for the kids and the huge family/dining/entertaining area was perfect. All aspects of the house were clean and organised - Rachel had thought of everything. The furniture and kitchenware was all top of the range - and there was ample glassware, servingware, towels, beach towels, etc. On top of this, Rachel's communication was amazing and she gave us some great tips and recommendations for things to do. Would highly recommend both the property and Rachel as a host (as I know she has other properties too). 10/10 from all of our family! Thanks so much for such a fabulous stay in Kingscote.
Three generations of our family enjoyed a week of blissful relaxation in this gorgeous property. Every need is catered for and the standard of the finishes, provisions and cleanliness is second to none. Rachel is an excellent host and offers lots of helpful advice. The pool room and games room kept the kids entertained for hours and we really could not have asked for anything more for our stay. We highly recommend this property and hope to be able to stay again!
Sandra U.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2022
Oh, what kind words Sandra! It was a pleasure communicating with you right from your first message, and I'm so glad that Mum was able to have her special birthday present! What a lovely family, perfect guests and I hope you can visit KI again in the future.
About the host
Hosted by Rachel Webber
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests