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Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

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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
  • Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪43 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.

Property manager

Ian
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

This property does not have any lifts
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 Raptor Domain and Birds Of Prey. 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Raptor Domain - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 46 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Snelling Beach - 84 min drive - 93.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 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.

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. Raptor Domain and Birds Of Prey are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

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

Das Haus hatte alles, was notwendig war. Es hat an Nichts gefehlt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Von Veranda aus sieht man viele Vögel und Wallabies. Der Strand ist fussläufig erreichbar. Ideal für schöne Spaziergänge oder zum Baden. Flinders Range NP ist gut zu erreichen, sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

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

Raquel J.

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

Lovely 3 night stay

Short walk to the beach.Accomodation had everything we needed.Great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

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

Beachy getaway

Island Time was charming and spacious, with a big deck surrounded by trees. Beds comfortable, bathroom works well, and the kitchen is very well equipped: you could cook most things here. Its really quiet and peaceful, and the beach is close. We had a marvellous time and loved the wallabies and birds round the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

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

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I felt like staying my home. If I can, I’ll give 6 stars to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Hugh B.

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

Very and convenient.

Well maintained and all living needs at hand Would recommend to friends wishing to visit Kangaroo Is..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Good location for Flinders Chase National Park

We had a very comfortable stay at island Time. The house is well set up, clean and very quiet. Caught salmon ( delicious ) at the local beach and looked for fossils in the rocks. Good location for arriving at Remarkable rocks early to catch the best light. Very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Relaxation at it's finest

Awesome place to stay. Sit on the balcony listening to the ocean waves, watch the wallabies and birds. The house has every comfort you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Kangaroo Island Short Stay at Island Time

Fantastic location Many tourist attractions close to where the house is The house is great But The house would present a lot better with some maintenance The big outdoor deck area needs restoring A new hand basin and taps in the bathroom are well overdue… The Property Manager, Ian was absolutely fantastic Ian was very responsive to messages, and very helpful and attentive, in a great way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

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

South coast stay

The property was comfortable and well appointed, good spot for day trips to other south coast attractions, short walk to Vivone Bay beach. The general atore does some great meals
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

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

Awesome

Wonderful stay, very private, loved the visiting birds and wallabies. Thanks Ian and Ann!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely superb! Property is immaculate, comfy beds, lots of wildlife around the deck, particularly in the evening. Fabulous position as very peaceful so all you can hear are the birds & the surf (beach easy walking distance from house). Hosts email all relevant information and are accessible if necessary. We have travelled a lot around KI and this property is simply marvellous! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr schönes Haus, tolle Lage in Strandnähe, sehr gute Ausstattung und Sauberkeit. Top Kommunikation mit den Vermietern. Alles super!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Thank you

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property, it provided an ideal base to explore the surrounds of that part of the island. The visits from several furry friends were a real high light (wallabies, koalas, Lola the dog). If I was to provide any constructive feedback, we weren't provided with any towels for our daughter (3rd guest) and a hand towel would have been great. Overall though, was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

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

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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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests