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Beachcomber - family friendly modern home

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view from the sun deck
Sunlit living area with panoramic views
living area
Bedroom two with sea view
Large dining table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Island Beach, SA
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Buick Point
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • The Oyster Farm Shop
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachcomber - family friendly modern home

Beachcomber has all the comforts of city living with the relaxed atmosphere of the country. The house is positioned right on the beach with easy access through the sand dunes. Facing north it enjoys winter sun and stunning sea views. The house is surrounded by native fauna and is also home to many birds, wallabies and echidnas. There is a large deck with outdoor dining suite, perfect for lounging around, relaxing and enjoying nature at its best. The house is generously appointed with full kitchen facilities and equipment, many books, DVDs, CDs and games. Recently refurbished and air-conditioned Beachcomber is a great holiday house .
The 5km beach is sandy and a safe place for children to play and explore, also perfect for water sports and long walks. The waters are crystal clear and predominantly calm with a boat ramp for small craft at the southern end.

Amenities

The house has 3 comfortable double bedrooms, all with queen sized beds, 2 with sea views and one with ensuite. There is a bunk room that sleeps 4. All rooms have built in wardrobes. There is a games room with pool table, television, puzzles and games. The spacious family area is open plan and also enjoys excellent views of the sea. The kitchen has been completely renovated in August 2017. There is a combustion heater for cold weather, also reverse cycle airconditioning and ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area. The house faces north which captures the winter sun and is protected from most sea breezes. There is off street parking for cars and boats. There is an outdoor table and chairs for enjoying meals outside on the spacious deck overlooking the beach.
Linen is provided for guests free of charge. This includes all sheet sets, pillowslips, bath & hand towels, bath mats,face washers & tea towels.

Attractions

The area is renown for excellent fishing, snorkeling and diving. The water is crystal clear and the beach sandy and clean. The house is nestled in bushland and many native birds can be seen feeding nearby. Wallabies make their way through the bush to the beach and their tracks can be clearly seen. If you are lucky you may also notice an echidna making its way slowly along the way. There are wineries, wildlife parks, honey and eucalyptus farms that can be visited by car and Seal Bay offers the opportunity to see Sea Lions at close range with a guide. Pelicans are fed on local wharfs and penguin viewing tours are conducted most evenings in Penneshaw.

As property owners we have been providing quality self contained accommodation in Island Beach since 2006. We are fully accredited by the South Australian Tourism Industry Council and pride ourselves on the high quality of our service and maintenance. We make every endeavour to ensure our guests have a great experience while staying at the Island Beach Escape properties - Nautilus, Cassini & Beachcomber.

Property manager

Fiona McLeay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
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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
Air conditioner or combustion heater must not be left on while the property is unattended, failure to adhere to this will result in loss of bond.
Children must be supervised on the deck at all times. No climbing on the safety wires.
Guests are asked to leave the property neat and tidy, as it was on arrival. Excess cleaning, or late departure will result in deduction from the bond

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Island Beach

Located in Island Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Prospect Hill and Sealink Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dudley Conservation Park and Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. With snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Island Beach, SA

What's nearby

  • Prospect Hill - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Buick Point - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber - family friendly modern home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber - family friendly modern home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber - family friendly modern home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber - family friendly modern home located?

This Island Beach holiday home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dudley Conservation Park and Prospect Hill. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Simpson Conservation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ros M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was amazing perfect for a family holiday
What I loved was the photos were accurate and location only about 10 minutes to Penneshaw. Day trips to all the great spots of KI. Beach great for young children with Crystal clear waters.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Beach paradise
Perfect location on Island Beach, with stunning views and no road between the house and the beach. Great to have use of the rowboat and able to catch lots of fish! Everything you need for a magic holiday. Julie was an incredible communicator and just delightful to liaise with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay by the beach
We had a lovely stay, the house was neat and tidy and the location was great. The only negatives were the pillows were very uncomfortable and more bath mats are required as they get quite wet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and comfortable family holiday house with an amazing view.
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island beach paradise
We had a wonderful stay at Beachcomber. Fiona and Brooke were fantastic to deal with, and gave us lots of ideas about how to spend our time… if we could drag ourselves away from the gorgeous deck with its views across the bay!! The house was just as pictured, extremely clean and modern. Every need was catered for. It was a 50 metre walk to the beach and a great location for the Penneshaw ferry, dining in the evenings, and accessing the rest of the island. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inga W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getogether .
Delighted with everything Very well equipped kitchen catering for 5 plus local family members each day . Appreciated the quality of everything , the pantry items , other essentials. Would love to stay longer next time .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Perfect for relaxing and enjoying beachfront facilities. Excellent proximity to Penneshaw and American River. Everything needed to have a comfortable stay. Hosts extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful beach house for a family vacation
We had a wonderful week in this beach house as a family. Plenty of room for our party of 6 adults and 3 kids. The property was clean and well presented. The kitchen was well appointed and met our needs perfectly. We loved the proximity to the beach and the surf skis provided were well used. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kym W., Tatachilla, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great location right near Island Beach. Property had all facilities that we needed and weather was good so able to have several nice meals on the outside deck overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Spotlessly clean, well equipped, spacious, close to the beach and lots of nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved every minute!
Thank you Beachcomber for an amazing couple of days. We loved every minute of it and can’t wait to return to KI. Best sunset and beach walk we have experience in a long time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KI
Nice and quite
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island bliss
Great house for our group. Location and views from the outdoor deck are fantastic with an easy walk down to the beach. Check-in App is a great innovation and simple to use. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Lovely property in a lovely location with lovely hosts. We had an amazing time. Thanks Brooke and Fiona.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, fantastic house, wonderful hosts
Could not rate our experience any higher. Would return in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

louise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Island Beach Getaway
From walking in to leaving we could not have been more pleased with the presentation layout and facilities of the property. We especially enjoyed the North facing deck and the pot belly fire in the lounge, which was cosy to sit around of an evening. Would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Trent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful KI!
Fantastic winter holiday location. The house has everything you need, with awesome views of Island Beach. We can't wait to come back for a summer holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
What a beautiful house and location! Stunning sea views from the main bedrooms. Lovely hosts - Fiona and Brooke (and Alfie, the fluffy bear dog!). Treats, including complimentary K.I. wine! Pot pelly stove. Winter. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

john M.

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Island Beach
We had a very pleasant three nights there in March. The house was perfect with a very pleasant view of the beach. Everything was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I'm sorry for the delay in my comment but could not find a way to feed back to Fiona and thank her for a very enjoyable and peaceful stay in her house. Could you pass this on to her as we missed her as we had to leave to catch the ferry. Best regards, John &Sue McLean.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Place to Stay
A wonderful place to base ourselves for our visit to KI. Beautiful views from the balcony & main living areas (plus bedrooms) Everything we wanted was in the house. We even had a friendly bird that visited each evening. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property
We spent four nights at Beachcomber while attending our sons wedding. This is a beautifully and thoughtfully appointed home and a delight to stay in. Fiona and her husband were delightful to deal with and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay at beautiful Island Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house in a perfect location
The house was great -and in a gorgeous location. It was perfect for mine and my brother's families over Christmas. The house is bright and airy, has awesome views of island beach and is very comfortable. We have children aged between 4 and 17 and it suited all of us. The older kids used the kyaks to catch squid off the beach while the younger ones played in the sand and in the calm, crystal clear water. Location is quite central and a great base to see all of the beautiful places around KI. We all wish we had booked longer.

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

Clean, comfortable and well equipped to cater for ten people- with beautiful views.
We really enjoyed our stay at Beachcomber. The kids loved kayaking and collecting shells on the beach, our holiday kept 6 children ages 6-13 well entertained. The balcony was a fantastic place to relax and enjoy in the views. We would love to return again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Excellent family holiday home
This is our second family holiday in the Beachcomber with our international guests. Both times it has been perfect... great beach, comfy house, outstanding views and relaxed vibe. Guests from 9-90 years old have been well entertained here. We will be returning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Fiona McLeay

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Our family have enjoyed Island Beach for over 25 years and since 2006 have provided quality self contained guest accommodation at Island Beach Escape properties. . We have seen a significant interest in Kangaroo Island from both local holiday makers and international travellers. We enjoy providing our guests with a positive experience, and assisting them with their holiday planning.
Personally I enjoy outdoor things - walking, swimming, fishing and exploring. I also have a keen interest in art and spend time working on projects here at Island Beach. I also enjoy food and wine, and spending time with my family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We purpose built Beachcomber in 2000 to suit our mixed generation family - grandparents, parents and children. We loved the location and had holidayed in the area many times previously. When the opportunity arose to purchase a block of land we jumped at it. We love the blend of rural and beach. Native flora and fauna around the home and the gentle waves lapping out in front of the house.

What makes this property unique

We love the fact that the family or a group of friends can all share a fun and relaxing holiday together. The house is very conducive to sharing meals, games and fun stories. Our family has an interest in art and I have painted some of the art pieces in the property, as has my son's mother in law. I always comb the beach for interesting shells, driftwood and other items, hence the name - Beachcomber.

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English

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