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Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Macgillivray, SA
  • Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat

KI Rural Retreat is a large 4 bedroom home which comfortably sleeps 10. It is surrounded by garden, native bushland and open spaces with 2 queen sized bedrooms, one with ensuite, bathroom with bath/shower, kids area, large living area with TV/DVD, fully self contained kitchen and outdoor entertaining area with BBQ. Abundant birdlife, great views on farm walks across land to sea. Enjoy the native vegetation areas & the historical farm machinery site. Only a 15 minute drive to main township of Kingscote for all your holiday shopping needs including arts and craft. Adjacent to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery & 6 km to Clifford's Honey Farm where delicious honey icecream awaits. On main road to popular Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Caves & Flinders Chase. Linen available on request. No dogs due to sheep.

Property manager

emma murphy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Macgillivray

Macgillivray is home to this holiday home. Hope Cottage Museum and Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spring Road Winery and Kangaroo Island Spirits. Travelling with kids? Consider Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Island Beehive.
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Macgillivray, SA

What's nearby

  • Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe - Kangaroo Island Fine Food & Wine - ‬13 min drive
  • The Islander Estate Vineyards - Kangaroo Island Wines
  • ‪Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nicolas Baudin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Scrumptious - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kangaroo Island Rural Retreat located?

Located in Macgillivray, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Beyeria Conservation Park and Nepean Bay Conservation Park. Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Island Beehive are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Fantastic property had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property & location
Nice quiet location , ideally placed to explore the Island , lovely & clean and spacious with comfy beds , well appointed kitchen & facilities, only drawback was no WiFi
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Harold S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KI Visit
Good central location with a very definite farmhouse atmosphere. Beds comfortable. TV great. Fridge excellent. Good to have dishwasher. Ensuite shower a bit slippery, needs mat. Need to watch for ants. Being a farmhouse cleanliness is not as easy to manage. Overall very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of rural heaven
We loved the property, reminded my brother and I of our farm growing up in South Africa. The house is really well equipped and well located. Would definitely return there and recommend to others to stay.Koalas in the trees along the drive were fabulous as was the birdie. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Great place to stay
It was quiet which was great as we are from a rural area. The home was very clean. Also quite large so we were able to find a quiet spot in the house to Read and relax
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshuar D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place very welcoming
Very happy with everything great place wish i could stay forever
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place at a great price
Nice big place in a quiet area. Very tidy and in a nice central location. Owner is great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GReat
Well suited to our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian
Was a beautiful location and property. Will definitely stay there again when i go back to KI
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
This property has it all. Fantastic stay. Quiet and relaxing. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KI Escape
Lovely quiet rural setting. Caretaker showed us around the property and pointed out a resident koala. It was a great home base for exploring the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature stay
Great house and space. Good views and environment, especially for nature lovers. Lots of extras and heaps of room. Loved the firepit. Beds super comfy. Great kitchen and living areas. Great vibe, loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure relaxation
Fabulous old farmhouse with rustic charm. The owners couldn't of been more helpful and obliging. Magnificent setting and scenery. Great location for seeing all the sights. A perfect little hideaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaiju E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feed back
Second toilet door was not safe for kids. it needs some fixing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accomodation
This house is very well sized for larger groups, with ample space and great amenities. The farm is beautiful, there are lots of native flowers along the roadside leading to the house. The views are also excellent. The location is almost central to the island, and for the purposes of our visit, was located very close to our work. We hope to be able to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous 4 night stay in KI
Fantastic quiet place to come back to after a busy day in KI. Amazing hosts, communication was excellent and the house had lots of comforts provided, including a pod machine. Loved sitting outdoors in the morning, spotting the superb fairy wrens as I drank my coffee. Can’t wait to come back again and bring friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Witi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, private and spacious
One of the best places we've stayed in when it comes to peace and quiet. There's lots of room inside, as well as outside in the property grounds to go for big walks. It was super comfortable; all amenities we needed were provided, and it was a pleasure dealing with the owner who was always quick to respond. Location is great - not far from Kingscote and the airport. It truly felt like home for us the 2 weeks we stayed. We were very well-rested after our stay and didn't want to leave - we'll DEFINITELY be returning again and again! Thanks again Emma - terrific place :-)
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Nice and quiet. Was not bothered by anyone. Very cosy and relaxing. Would recomend to anyone, kids or just oldies very nice. Cant think of a thing i would change . Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolute Gem
The house was as the title says, a Rural Retreat. The house has large rooms, with comfortable furniture, everything you could possibly want in the kitchen cupboards, and accommodating hosts. The birds were varied and everywhere, as the mallee gums are flowering now. The position is great for day trips in every direction, and wood burning heater was lovely to sit by at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Owner is there from 7am to dark, Saturday they had a fundraiser so there were other people there
Felt uncomfortable, music playing early on Saturday and a lot of people at the property which made leaving and coming back awkward and hard to get in the drive way
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is lovely and very quiet, reasonable price for the size.
Emma's communication and check in process was excellent for this farm stay. It is very private and the location very central to many island activities. Great for bigger groups with young families. The property is quite old and a bit run down (as older farmhouses tend to be). It has everything you may want for a stay but it seems as if it the living areas and kitchen have been just left as if the family who owned the house are on their way back-judging by bits and pieces around and in drawers. Cleanliness therefore left a bit to be desired, but if you are looking for a very reasonably priced plus spacious house with everything you need on hand to be self-contained, in a private area and heaps of birdlife in abundance, you will enjoy this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing authentic experience!
We absolutely loved the Kangaroo Island Rural retreat! It was technically off the beaten path but it was SO close and central to so many amazing places and we felt like we were in our own little universe! We saw an echidna as we were driving out one day, and I followed a black swan that was hanging around the yard around the house one evening! It was just so cool to feel entrenched with the wildlife! The farm was clean and tidy and well appointed and so roomy! We had four small children with us and they loved all of the exploring they could do etc! Emma was a great host and this spot allowed us such an authentic kangaroo island experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ki Retreat
Comfortable, great facilities, good kitchen and pantry. Would be cold in winter. Good to complete window blinds to improve insulation. Great supply of firewood. Central location. Although comfortable, Time to review mattress age and replacement. Single bed sheet wouldn’t tuck in properly Due to small size. Quite suitable for our two nights stay. A clothes drier and vacuum would be good, bath renewal or refurbishment and wall clean in ensuite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful working farm stay however close to all things
Loved the experience. Thanks a lot for hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Vy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location from all sight seeing places
Will consider renting again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by emma murphy

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English
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