8/10 Good
Michael S.
6 August 2025
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So relaxing, so peaceful.
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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Nature stay Ridgetop Retreat
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Deep Creek National Park, South Australia
- Kangaroo Island Sealink
- Blowhole Beach
- Links Lady Bay Golf Course
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
About this property
Nature stay Ridgetop Retreat
Southern Ocean Retreats offers you a choice of self-contained accommodation at different locations in Deep Creek National Park, one of the most scenic and unspoiled places to visit on the Fleurieu Peninsula just 90 minutes south of Adelaide and 10 minutes from the Kangaroo Island Ferry.
Our properties range from a simple cottage such as Glenburn for families on a budget, the iconic Goondooloo Cottage with its 'tree trunk' lounge room, or the spacious Deep Creek Homestead in its own secluded valley, to the award winning contemporary Ridgetop Retreats.
Popular activities include one of the many walks graded from easy through to hard (including the famous Heysen Trail), sightseeing, photography, surfing, swimming, fishing, mountain bike riding, seeing the abundant wildlife at close range and above all, relaxing.
Our properties range from a simple cottage such as Glenburn for families on a budget, the iconic Goondooloo Cottage with its 'tree trunk' lounge room, or the spacious Deep Creek Homestead in its own secluded valley, to the award winning contemporary Ridgetop Retreats.
Popular activities include one of the many walks graded from easy through to hard (including the famous Heysen Trail), sightseeing, photography, surfing, swimming, fishing, mountain bike riding, seeing the abundant wildlife at close range and above all, relaxing.
Property manager
Jane Formato & Barry Duykers
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Languages
Dutch, Italian
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave keys and Park Pass on the table before you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Deep Creek
Deep Creek is home to this cottage. Kangaroo Island Sealink and Lady Bay Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Talisker Conservation Park and Congeratinga Forest Reserve. The Pages Conservation Park and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum are also worth visiting.
Deep Creek National Park, South Australia
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About the host
Hosted by Jane Formato & Barry Duykers
We are a small family owned business who decided to make a sea change, leave the city life and careers in Adelaide back in late 1993. We started our business in January in 1994. and have 6 self contained holiday accommodation inside Deep Creek National Park. In 2024 we will be celebrating 30 years in nature stay accommodation the Fleurieu Peninsula..
This is our sole source of income so we take what we do seriously and aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests.
Although we have been in business for nearly 3 decades we are relatively new to adding our accommodation to Stayz and other booking platforms as we have our own website. In the past we have been fortunate to have a high repeat customer base where our guests would book direct but we have found that the booking landscape has changed and more and more accommodation providers are using these platforms to attract guests to their accommodation properties. Therefore the addition of some of our accommodation to this platform.
We have always enjoyed connecting with our guests in some way either via phone or face to face and are proud to showcase our region and Deep Creek National Park.
We hope when you stay with us you will leave with fond memories of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
This is our sole source of income so we take what we do seriously and aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests.
Although we have been in business for nearly 3 decades we are relatively new to adding our accommodation to Stayz and other booking platforms as we have our own website. In the past we have been fortunate to have a high repeat customer base where our guests would book direct but we have found that the booking landscape has changed and more and more accommodation providers are using these platforms to attract guests to their accommodation properties. Therefore the addition of some of our accommodation to this platform.
We have always enjoyed connecting with our guests in some way either via phone or face to face and are proud to showcase our region and Deep Creek National Park.
We hope when you stay with us you will leave with fond memories of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
Why they chose this property
We chose the Fleurieu Peninsula because just loved the National Park, the landscape and beaches in the area.
We also love the fact that it is only 90 minutes south of Adelaide which makes it an easy and scenic drive to this stunning coastal area.
We also love the fact that it is only 90 minutes south of Adelaide which makes it an easy and scenic drive to this stunning coastal area.
What makes this property unique
We are a small family owned business who decided to make a sea change, leave the city life and careers in Adelaide back in late 1993. We started our business in January in 1994. and have 6 self contained holiday accommodation inside Deep Creek National Park. In 2024 we will be celebrating 30 years in nature stay accommodation the Fleurieu Peninsula..
This is our sole source of income so we take what we do seriously and aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests.
Although we have been in business for nearly 3 decades we are relatively new to adding our accommodation to Stayz and other booking platforms as we have our own website. In the past we have been fortunate to have a high repeat customer base where our guests would book direct but we have found that the booking landscape has changed and more and more accommodation providers are using these platforms to attract guests to their accommodation properties. Therefore the addition of some of our accommodation to this platform.
We have always enjoyed connecting with our guests in some way either via phone or face to face and are proud to showcase our region and Deep Creek National Park.
We hope when you stay with us you will leave with fond memories of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
This is our sole source of income so we take what we do seriously and aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests.
Although we have been in business for nearly 3 decades we are relatively new to adding our accommodation to Stayz and other booking platforms as we have our own website. In the past we have been fortunate to have a high repeat customer base where our guests would book direct but we have found that the booking landscape has changed and more and more accommodation providers are using these platforms to attract guests to their accommodation properties. Therefore the addition of some of our accommodation to this platform.
We have always enjoyed connecting with our guests in some way either via phone or face to face and are proud to showcase our region and Deep Creek National Park.
We hope when you stay with us you will leave with fond memories of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
Languages:
Italian, Dutch
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