Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
4 min drive
Penneshaw, SA (PEA)
10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dolphins Encounter Luxury entire HOUSE
An exclusive property with one of the best views in Penneshaw. Relax and enjoy this exclusive holiday house just minutes from Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Stunning views overlooking Backstairs Passage and the Mainland.
Wake up most mornings in your bedroom or in the main living area and watch the dolphins, yachts, and sometimes whales and the albino wallaby pass through.Sit back and relax and enjoy this modern 3 bedroom home with all the A large open plan kitchen/family room opens out to an expansive timber decking with magnificent views.Ideal for alfresco dining/entertaining with uninterrupted views of the coastline and the Mainland.A high cathedral ceiling with a wall to ceiling gas heater and a modern masport fire place add romance to this superb property.There is a modern laundry with washing machine and dryer. The laundry adjoins a modern bathroom with a bath. and vanity. The shower and toilet are seperate.It is a true paradise. A client said " Better than the Greek Islands."
Property manager
Mish Millar
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Penneshaw
Located in Penneshaw, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Cawthorne Cottage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sealink Ferry Terminal and Dudley Cellar Door. Travelling with kids? Consider Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Kangaroo Island Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Sealink Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Kangaroo Island Sealink - 59 min drive - 20.4 km
Getting around
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Penneshaw Hotel - 20 min walk
Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - 18 min walk
Millie Mae's Pantry - 18 min walk
Fire and Smoke Ki - 20 min walk
Sorrento's Pizzeria - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dolphins Encounter Luxury entire HOUSE pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dolphins Encounter Luxury entire HOUSE?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dolphins Encounter Luxury entire HOUSE?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dolphins Encounter Luxury entire HOUSE located?
This family-friendly Penneshaw holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kangaroo Island Farmers Market, Baudin Conservation Park and Sealink Ferry Terminal. Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property is excellent. Location is superb with very good view around from the deck. Did see dolphins and wallabies in nature. All this made our stay superb!
This is a very beautiful place. You can see the dolphins from your room. This located very closed to the beach. We travel with our dog it’s very safe dog to run around. It’s only 3min away from the penshaw ferry terminal and 5min away from the town. Mish is very professional and responsible host always contactable. I highly recommend this place.
We had a great time staying at dolphins encounter. The house was clean and very functional. The view over the water was beautiful and we spent most of our time watching dolphins swim past - amazing!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Encounter - We saw large pods of dolphins every morning from the deck. The space was perfect for our family and Mish provided the best communications experience that I have had in renting VRBO's..Thank you so much.
What a blissful place to stay! This place has killer views. You can watch the dolphins play right from the living room or deck. Very well furnished, clean, roomy property. Well stocked kitchen, linens and good quality toiletries. Mish is a great host and gave us local tips and kept us updated. Thank you Mish!
Wanting a property for 4 adults and two dogs- Dolphins Encounter ticked all the boxes. Owner was fantastic to deal with and had fire going and a bottle of bubbles when we arrived. Couldn’t have wanted a more perfect place.
Lesley D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Emma H.
26 July 2018
Kid and pet friendly with amazing views and a full service set up including toys.
Mish was an amazingly customer focused host who got back to all my questions very quickly. The house was ideally located and the views breathtaking! Ideal place to relax in front of the fire.
Mish the owner is such a great host! The house was even decorated with an Easter theme.
Friends with dogs stayed here and it was just the perfect place
Clean, cosy and private.
Beautiful view, large deck and saw lots of dolphins.
Comfy beds and everything you need contained in the house.
Close to Penneshaw Beach, IGA and Sea Ferry Terminal.
Would definitely stay here again.
Host was very helpful with information and great communication.
Our stay was amazing. Mish was great host, actual property is more beautiful than in the pictures. After driving around we realized, that the most beautiful beach is just 3 min walk. There were dolphins and kangaroos all day long. Place is equipped with absolutely everything you can possibly need. Highly recommend!!!
We chose this property for its amazing view, and it more than delivered! Every evening was spent on the beautiful deck watching the local dolphin pod, the stunning sunsets, and enjoying the time in the evening when kangaroos and wallabies emerge from the trees and cover the yard! We fell in love with Penneshaw and believe this house is the perfect home base when visiting KI!
We really enjoyed our time spent here. Great location. Close to ferry. Only a short walk to a beautiful beach.
The house was kept very clean. With everything we could possibly need. Absolutely stunning views!
Mish was very helpful and kind and was very quick to reply to our needs.
Highly recommend!
Melissa W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lia H.
8 Nov 2018
Beautiful property overlooking the water
We had an amazing stay in this gorgeous home. We spent each night and morning out on the deck watching a pod of dolphins swimming and wallabies playing just below. The house has a lovely open plan living and everything you could want. The bedroom has views also down to the beach. The property is close to restaurants and shops but secluded enough to make your stay feel very private. We enjoyed all three days at this lovely property and to be able to bring our little dachshund with us made it even more special. Thank you!
Lia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
JODIE J.
21 Nov 2017
Easy 5 star rating for this amazing property
It was our first time to KI and as beautiful as the island is (and it is!), it was made perfect by the opportunity to stay in this house. The setting is spectacular, the location is close to town but not too close, and Mish has ensured everything has been thought of. It truly was an amazing time. Even though the weekend was short, the memories will last forever. Thanks again Mish and I will definitely be visiting again. Xxx
This place is an absolute gem. To find accommodation that will accept our 3 dogs is very very rare..but to find such a high standard of accommodation in such a beautiful setting is unheard of. Mish was the perfect hostess..always at the end of the phone if needed but gave us our space. The house met all our needs in every way. Thankyou so much..I hope you will allow us into your home next year
Beautiful house with large decks and windows and great views. The photos really don’t do it justice at all. The fireplace was lit for us on arrival, and kept the living area nice and warm. The split systems in the bedrooms were great for a little burst of heat when needed too.
The kitchen is very well stocked with hot drinks, condiments and dishes. There were even plastic dishes for our toddler.
The toys were enjoyed by our 3 year old, as was the dvd selection. I liked the romance novel selection and cookbooks. The smart tv was great. The house even had a baby bath tub and potty!
Our two old dogs were thankfully welcome and enjoyed sitting out on the balcony watching the ocean. We saw wallabies, kangaroos and dolphins from the balcony and many windows. Our daughter liked watching the ferry go back and forth. I hope we get to come back! Great spot.
Great place to stay relax and unwind, the house is very well set up. We thought we were extremely lucky to be next to the Wallaby trail and seeing the pod of Dolphins playing in the bay.
Mish is a great host who made our stay easy, comfortable and made us feel welcomed! The house was well equipped with everything you would need for a little getaway. Thanks for the great stay!