La Brisa. Beautiful stone cottage with water views

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Water view

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American River, SA

The Oyster Farm Shop
‪17 min walk‬
Buick Point
‪18 min walk‬
Sealink Ferry Terminal
‪30 min drive‬
American River, SA (RCN)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

This beautiful stone cottage was once a school and is now converted into a cosy home with great verandahs and views of the water. One minute walk away from the wharf area and water. It has all modern conveniences, great garden with abundant bird life and Glossy Black Cockatoos in the sugar gums behind the house. The Cannery walking trail is just outside your doorstep. This house is perfect for relaxing and enjoying all that American River has to offer.

Property manager

Deb Sleeman

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Water view

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

American River

American River is home to this holiday home. Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Beyeria Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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American River, SA

What's nearby

The Oyster Farm Shop - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Buick Point - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Prospect Hill - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 29 min drive - 38.0 km
Sealink Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬17 min walk
‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Brisa. Beautiful stone cottage with water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Brisa. Beautiful stone cottage with water views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Brisa. Beautiful stone cottage with water views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is La Brisa. Beautiful stone cottage with water views located?

Situated in American River, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Oyster Farm Shop, Buick Point and Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park. Prospect Hill is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Debra J C.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

1 Mar 2024

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

La Brisa

Quirky combination of rustic charm and modern facilities. Very comfortable. Great central location to explore KI.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Highett, Vic, Australia

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Well hidden cottage

We really enjoyed staying at La Brisa once we finally found it. The house is quite hidden behind tall bushes, and the entrance is the first unmade driveway around the corner which looks directly at the old garage doors. The old house is very cute and atmospheric which we both enjoyed. A local convenience store just around the corner was a god sent as we arrived too late and tired for going out for dinner. A walk along the beach towards the wharf there was a sigh which read 'Seal Resting Area' and a seal was actually there, which made us laugh to think it could read the sign. The bird life was wonderful and we came upon 3 very confident pelicans. Lots of road works were happening all over the island, so plenty of hold ups, which didn't bother us but could have been a problem if you were late for the return ferry back to the mainland. All in all, a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne W., Melbourne

12 Oct 2023

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

A peaceful haven

I’m very glad that I chose La Brisa for a 4-night stay at American River. I was looking for a quiet, peaceful spot and it certainly delivers on that. The cottage is easy walking distance to the waterfront. It is comfortably and tastefully furnished, and the garden is a beautiful haven for reading and enjoying the birdlife. Deb is an outstanding host, very welcoming, and happy to help with local sights and places to visit on the island. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

25 July 2023

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

A beautiful spot

We loved our stay. A beautiful spot on the american river. Lovely renovated old cottage with wood fire heating. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JE Johnson J., Perth Western Australia

16 July 2023

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

Lovely quirky quiet place

Perfect location to explore middle part of island. Great coffee and superb seafood only a short walk away at wharf. Lovely stone cottage is spacious and well appointed, more like a home than a 5 star resort which really suited our style. Bed is extremely comfortable. The surrounding area also feels very safe and secure. Recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Sydney, Australia

7 June 2023

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

Great location

Perfect location to explore the eastern end of KI. Easy day trips to all places of interest and Ok if you want a long day to go to Flinders Chase. There is a cafe and a couple of restaurants at American River with an IGA at Pennshse and an excellent Drakes at Kingscote.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoine J.

22 Apr 2023

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

American River Mindset

The place was everything we had hoped for and more. We were able to land in the peaceful fishing village of American River and promptly nest ourselves in front of thw fire before heading out to explore the area. We felt very well taken care of indeed and would stronlgy recommend for a quiet getaway for couples. We intend to stay there again in future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

7 Apr 2023

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

Excellent

Excellent !

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

2 Apr 2023

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

Cute arty cottage

From the outside the cottage looks very rough but inside it’s been renovated beautifully. The artwork around the house was great. However the address given doesn’t match the google maps address so it was confusing.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER J.

24 Mar 2023

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

Nice Place

An enjoyable stay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

14 Mar 2023

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

Great stay!

A comfortable little cottage in a nice location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Suzi R.

18 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Gem

Loved our stay in America River KI. La Brisa has a lot of history attached to it in fact most of America River does as well. Such a lovely community of people live in AR and the trails are well signed posted with historic information. La Brisa was very comfortable and takes you back in time, at the breakfast table you get a great view out to the river and the tree next to the bedroom window always had very busy birds coming for a feed. Word of advice do not follow google maps to the house it will take you way past your accommodation, if your PDF sent to your mobile with directions does not open call the host for directions. Loved our stay cried when leaving on the Sealink. I will miss you KI.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne A.

10 Feb 2023

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

Gorgeous Cottage

Cottage was well set up with everything you need for your stay…. It was very comfortable and with the fire going at night just perfect. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Definitely recommend to other travellers.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

7 Feb 2023

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

Cozy character cottage

La Brisa is a character cottage with a nicely modernised bathroom. The cottage is clean and comfortable, with everything you need. The location in American River is peaceful but not isolated, and I found it to be a fairly central spot from which to explore Kangaroo Island. Perfect for a solo traveller such as me. I enjoyed my holiday very much. (My tips: There's no washing machine at the house, so plan for that if you're staying more than a few days. Internet access and phone reception can be a bit tricky for visitors on the Island, but I got good internet access on the veranda of La Brisa. You need to purchase car fuel and groceries at Penneshaw or Kingscote. There is only a small shop at American River.)

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

31 Jan 2023

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

Short break away

Great location. Cute cottage. Will stay again. Perhaps more comfortable beds, but overall, thoroughly enjoyable. Lovely owner, thanks Deb.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

11 Dec 2022

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

Lovely stone cottage

Peaceful stay, loved the dining nook.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

6 Nov 2022

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

Fantastic house for a couple

House was easy to locate, very clean. Off-street parking. Contact with Deb easy and she replied promptly. We enjoyed our stay at La Brisa. Comfortable bed and plenty of towels etc. Would stay there again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonty L.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great expereince

Loved our time at la Brisa. Had everything we needed and convenient location. Very cute little town

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

26 Oct 2022

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

Exploring the island

We thoroughly enjoyed comfortable but parred back living for the week. This was a perfect base to use for exploring the island and we enjoyed coming home each night to relax before our next day adventures.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle G.

12 Oct 2022

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

My preferred Home away from home

This was my second stay in American River and I was as happy with the accommodation as the first time. This really well presented cottage is perfect for couples, but also for single travellers like me.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

8 Oct 2022

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

Cosie cottage weekend stay

Google maps did not have correct location for this house but with the directions from Deb it was easy to find. The cottage was clean and contained everything we needed for a weekend away. Bathroom had a modern renovation but without any shower door. Sun/Breakfast room looks out onto the entrance of Pelican Bay. Was enough wood for the fireplace which kept the house warm. Thanks for a great weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ewen Mcphee M.

27 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Excellent place to stay in a beautiful building in a great location. Excellent facilities and highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lenora L., Brunswick

25 Sept 2022

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

Very comfortable little house

We loved Deb's cosy little house particularly having the fire which heated the whole house. The kitchen was well equipped and the bed very comfortable. While American River is not close to the main sights we enjoyed the quiet beauty of the setting, the pelicans and the friendly general store.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

8 Aug 2022

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

review

Did wonder if the owner should have provided all the firewood rather than being told we could buy more if we needed it. also texts re broken DVD player not answered - not sure why otherwise a delightful cottage

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Deb Sleeman

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property