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Pelican Cottage
Front garden
Ocean views from deck
View from deck
0pen plan spacial

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Muston, SA
  • The Oyster Farm Shop
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Prospect Hill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pelican Cottage

This beautifully restored water front cottage is ideally located on the Dudley Peninsula at the East of Kangaroo Island, with views across Pelican Lagoon. Where stunning sunrises over the waters can be seen from your bedroom. Pelican Cottage is tastefully and comfortably renovated with contemporary fittings.
Pelican Cottage deck looks out onto the sanctuary of Pelican Lagoon Marine Park this provides home to dolphins and many wading birds, Pelicans and Swans can be seen everyday.

Bird watchers this is your retreat as over 70 species have been recorded from the front deck as they forage in the native garden daily.

The cottage is spacious and comfortable with contemporary kitchen and bathroom the timber floors reflect the afternoon light in the north facing garden. The two bedroom cottage sleeps 4 people and is pet friendly the yard is fenced.

American River is 4kms away with good restaurants, boat launching, Oyster shop and walking trails. The swimming beaches of Island Beach and surfing at Pennington Bay are minutes away.

Pelican Cottage is conveniently located with a 25 minutes drive from the Ferry terminal at Pennashaw and 20 minutes from the Kingscote airport.
Ron and Mary-Alice have over 20 years experience working as tour guides and are happy to share their experiences and knowledge with you during your stay.

Included in the Tariff
- One queen bed and one double bed
- Quality Linen provided, including sheets and towels
- Parking under cover
- Fully equipped kitchen for cooking
-BBQ and outdoor seating
-Outside Deck with seating
- 2 comfortable lounges
- Books including Kangaroo Island history and information, maps, DVD's, games.
- Wifi
- Tea/coffee/ condiments
- Laundry/Ironing facilities
-Rain water
- Hair dryer
- Air-conditioning

Property manager

Mary-Alice Swan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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
There is a double bed for 2 children No single bed
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Muston

Located in Muston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Beyeria Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Muston, SA

What's nearby

  • Buick Point - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Prospect Hill - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 25 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 25 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Muston cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, Prospect Hill and Buick Point. The Oyster Farm Shop is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Well equipped and comfy cottage. Well located to enable us to explore in all directions. Hosts are very responsive. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KI
Very comfortable, quiet serene location overlooking the bay.Convenient location to view KI’s amazing landscape, natural parks and ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of Paradise - highly recommended
A very beautiful house to base ourselves for a wonderful holiday on Kangaroo Island Perfect location, ideal for exploring the island. The house is functional and accessible, with a good kitchen.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
beautifil cottage to stay in, in great location to leave from to explore the Island
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay on Kangaroo Island
We spent 5 days touring Kangaroo Island. Pelican Lodge provided a home base for cooking meals, beautiful sunrises, plentiful song and marine birds, wallobees in the garden, a quiet place to sleep, dark start-filled skies. The location worked well for us. This is a country cottage but well equipped and solid Wi-fi.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very serene property.
A very well appointed house with a superb location overlooking the water. So very quiet and the garden was full of birds. Easy drive to a choice ot resturants and to see the sights of KI.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island serenity
We loved our stay here ! Very relaxing, fabulous views, appreciated the quality bed linen and towels and the property was stocked with everything you need. A great place to unwind and just enjoy nature. We were lucky enough to see dolphins in the lagoon too ! The sunrises were amazing ! Central location too for seeing the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful relaxing cottage
The cottage was very comfortable and situated in a beautiful area with views of the water. The cottage was well equipped and very relaxing in a peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice outlook
Very pleasant location, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with the best of everything.
Beautiful views, colourful garden, plenty of birds and wallabies, very comfortable and well equipped cottage and short drive to lovely sandy and picturesque beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Stay
Cosy cottage perfect for a tranquil and peaceful getaway. Overlooking stunning Pelican Lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEB K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Part of SA road trip - first time to Kangaroo Island
A beautiful location overlooking Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park. So peaceful and everything we needed for a great stay. Explored a lot of the island and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Just the holiday we were hoping for - peaceful, interesting location in a lovely, comfortable cottage. Not too far from other eastern KI locations of interest. Hope to return sometime soon for a longer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pelican Cottage
Pelican Cottage is cosy and comfortable with everything you need. The view of the lagoon is beautiful and wildlife can be seen in the garden. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to KI
We loved the house and the location and would certainly like to return for a longer stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3day Kangaroo Island tour
Great location. Amazing bird watching. Well appointed cottage. As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed KI and will be back!
Great view from deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Adelaide, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, gorgeous house, thank you so much, we’ll be back
Divine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage
I had a great time at the Pellican Cottage, everything you’re looking for in a home away from home, beautiful view, great sunsets, the house is cery comfy and equipped with everything you need. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bird paradise
We absolutely loved pelican cottage and the views of pelican lagoon. The property was very homely and clean and had everything we needed. A great location for accessing different spots around the island too. Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh the serenity
Such an amazing location. Sitting on the deck and watching the wildlife was one of my favourite things to do. Really well fitted out kitchen, comfy beds. Great location. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

So relaxing
Absolutely loved pelican cottage. Owners just 2 doors down, not too close but there if you need any help. Will definitely come back. 4 nights was not enough.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house with everything in a peaceful location
This is a lovely well equipped house in a very peaceful setting. Sitting on the front deck watching the lagoon was a great pleasure. It a 10 minute drive from American River and about a half hour from Penneshaw. Bring provisions and enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility
I enjoyed the comfortable and homey accommodation, as well as beautiful sunrises over the lagoon, plenty of birdlife and even a visit from a dolphin and seal. The independence trail nearby was a relaxing and comfortable walk. It was a lovely stay where I could connect with nature and the sense of tranquility Pelican Lagoon offers. Such a beautiful and peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Perfect homebase for exploring island.
Property was perfect in everyway. Wildlife visiting garden during the day and at dusk. Pelicans in the lagoon. Cottage had the best view out onto the lagoon a perfect way to start and end each day. Everything we needed was provided. Stayed 4 nights and it provided an excellent base to explore the main parts of the island. Would love to return and explore more around American River and the West. Beach. bee farm, oysters all wonderful. People warm and friendly, a perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary-Alice Swan

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Ron and Mary-Alice have lived on Kangaroo Island for 25 years, they are both tour guides and have a wealth of knowledge of the Island's history and wildlife as well as the wineries and restaurants.

Why they chose this property

If you like a unquie experience of a comfortable cottage with a native garden where birds can be seen feeding, and wildlife viewed on the waters of Pelican Lagoon, this is your Kangaroo Island holiday house.
The cottage is tastefully renovated with many comforts to make your stay easy and special. You are in the East of the Island where you can visit swimming beaches, restaurants and cafe's, go kayaking on Pelican Lagoon, or bush walking. The West of Kangaroo Island is day trip not to be missed

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