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Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach

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Aerial shot of Ocean View showing close proximity to beach (<100 metres)
Ocean View is set at a high vantage point overlooking spectacular Vivonne Bay
Vivonne Bay township showing Ocean View close to beach & Harriet River on left
Picture window views from our dining area
Fully equipped kitchen including espresso coffee machine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 880 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach

Ocean View on the south coast of Kangaroo Island is in a magnificent setting overlooking beautiful Vivonne Bay with the acclaimed beach just a couple of minutes walk away. Our modern and spacious holiday house offers self-catering accommodation with three bedrooms furnished with two queen beds and four bunk beds.

The fully equipped kitchen includes new Miele appliances (ceramic cooktop, fan-forced oven & ducted rangehood), microwave oven, a large capacity fridge/freezer and a Breville espresso machine with ground coffee supplied. Other appliances include an electric frypan and rice cooker.

Free WiFi is included, taking advantage of broadband wireless Internet available in Vivonne Bay, along with a 55” smart TV with Foxtel. Also a Bluetooth player which provides smartphone connectivity for filling the house with your favourite music.

The open-plan living area features an 8-seat acacia dining table with panoramic window views towards Vivonne Bay and Point Ellen. Also a luxurious new L-shape lounge and coffee table. Cypress pine flooring is installed throughout.

Our three bedrooms provide options for one or two couples or a large family with kids (or adults) in the bunkroom. An infant cot can be set up on request along with a highchair.

The house is comfortable year-round with ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning together with an overhead fan in the living area. Dual control electric blankets are fitted to the queen beds along with MiniJumbuk wool quilts for cosy winter nights. Extra pillows and blankets are available. A pedestal fan, ironing board & clothes airer are kept in the bunkroom.

The outside deck faces the Southern Ocean with stunning 180 degree views towards Nobby Islet and Cape Gantheaume, sweeping around to Point Ellen and the Vivonne Bay jetty [illuminated at night]. The deck is equipped with a table setting and a versatile 3-burner gas BBQ. A great spot to enjoy morning coffee and alfresco meals. And waves crashing against Point Ellen along with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The deck also offers startling views of the night sky and Milky Way stretching overhead.

The house is set on the edge of coastal reserve amidst lush native vegetation bordering the beach with no intervening properties. Local wildlife abounds with Tammar wallabies being frequent visitors below the deck. Various species of birds flit about including honeyeaters, superb fairywrens, silvereyes and endearing little striated pardalotes. We have fitted nests for pardalotes and for gorgeous crimson rosellas.

Ocean View is perfectly located to enjoy the attractions offered by Vivonne Bay including walks along the pristine beach, swimming, surfing and fishing from the beach, jetty or nearby Harriet River. We are also centrally located relative to Kangaroo Island’s major tourist attractions, with Raptor Domain and Seal Bay lying to the east and Kelly Hill Caves, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Flinders Chase National Park to the west. KI Wildlife Park, Stokes Bay and Hidden Beach lie to the north.

Local facilities include the Vivonne Bay General Store, jetty and boat ramp. Mobile phone coverage is provided by Optus and Telstra, noting the Telstra signal is weak in Vivonne Bay.

Ocean View is an easy ~70 minute drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 40 minutes from Kingscote Airport.

We welcome you to Ocean View which we opened for guest accommodation in December 2017. Lying in bed at night and being lulled to sleep by the sound of breaking waves is an experience to be remembered.

Property manager

Ian
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean 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
Infant cot can be set up on request
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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
Strictly no smoking inside the house.
House to be left clean and tidy as found. Crockery/cookware to be washed THOROUGHLY and put away. BBQ to be cleaned (tools and paper towel provided).
External doors (entrance and bathroom) to be locked and key returned to key-safe on departure
No extra guests beyond the number booked. No Electric Vehicle charging without prior arrangement.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Vivonne Bay

Located in Vivonne Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Vivonne Bay Conservation Park and Mount Taylor Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Raptor Domain and Birds Of Prey. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vivonne Bay, SA

What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Raptor Domain - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 46 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Snelling Beach - 84 min drive - 94.0 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View overlooking Vivonne Bay - minutes' walk to beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vivonne Bay holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Raptor Domain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view Stay
The property internet was poor due to the provider. Vivonne Bay is remote but house had everything and the wildlife was awesome. The property owner was excellent re his communication at all times. Thank you Ian
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Fantastic and comfortable location for a family to explore the western side of KI. Such a short walk down to the beach! Amazing wallabies and bird watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, restful spot surrounded by nature
We had a lovely stay. Enjoyed Vivonne beath, Southern Lights viewed from the deck, abundant bird life and a wonderful view. Highly recommend for a relaxing break!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Damien haeris
Very neat & tidy with a magnificent view, plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We absolutely loved this place. Awesome view and amazing quality, we loved this place. We enjoyed feeding the wallabies and watching the birds take a bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Excellent time at Ocean View.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad we stayed here!
Best place to stay. House was so warm in winter and loved the wallabies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
On the sand dune with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marga T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Review
The property was very comfortably and the location was fabulous ,overlooking the bay. All in all our stay was wonderful, but we had reason to have dealings with the owner. He proved to be very difficult to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Lovely house in a great location. Very helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb beach/bush stay
We had 10 days at Vivonne which allowed us to enjoy many of the amazing vistas and places on KI within a reasonable driving distance. An additional bonus staying at this place was the great variety of bird life we saw, it was a a real treat.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immersed in nature--fantastic vistas and wildlife
If you enjoy nature and wildlife: this is it! My daughter (20) and I spent three nights here in February. Ian provided helpful area information in advance. The BEST (in addition to the ocean view and walks on the beach) was the wildlife: various types of birds splashing in the plate of water on the deck and a "mob" of Tammar Wallabies who greeted us each morning and evening. Precious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

mim m.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
False advertising/statement regarding facilities
We paid the full Non refundable cost only to be advised by the owner that there is NO Spa Whirlpool or Hot tub as advertised. He also added sarcastically that there was no Gymnasium!! That the main reason we booked this property. There was not even a Bath in the Shower room/Laundry. Hot water tap in Shower was faulty and not fixed. No Shampoo provided, no additional rubbish bags, mattress uncomfortable, old uncomfortable Lounge chairs, old damaged rug, mouldy outdoor setting, only 3 beach towels for 4 people, no books to read.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views of the Southern Ocean across Vivonne Bay
An excellent base to explore Kangaroo Island the National Parks, walking trails, the wildlife and pristine beaches, wineries and cafes. It can be windy, but snug inside and great views over the protected native scrub reserve and out onto the bay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home in great location
Our family of four had the most amazing stay. The home is designed well for guests to enjoy the outlook and seaview from both the balcony and the lounge/ living area. We thoroughly enjoyed the visiting wildlife and the location is so peaceful. This beach house is well thought out and has everything you need. Perfect location for visiting the Island highlights such as Remarkable Rocks, Seal Conversation area and Admirals Arch. So good that we already are planning another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house
The stay was very good. The location is exceptional and the facilities were good. The house was in fine order and included some extras, such as Foxtel and wifi. Overall I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tranquility
fabulous location to relax and explore KI. Great view and comfortable accomodation, perfect quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanview was amazing!
Our family of four loved our stay at Oceanview. It was probably the best located house to stay in at Vivonne Bay with the beach just a walk down the steps and the jetty a short drive away. The communication with Ian and Ann was fantastic and they responded to messages promptly. The house was clean and exactly as described. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very nicely kept property. Everything was there for the kitchen and bathroom. Beds comfortable. 3 bedrooms, one bathroom nice kitchen,loads of information and the view to take your breath away. Heaps of birds and wallabies below.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location couldn't have asked for more
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to Kangaroo Island
Excellent property - perfect for our stay with grandparent and 3 kids. Good location for main attractions in southwest of island, lovely wildlife that comes to the door and full spec kitchen for making meals - including brand new Miele cooker/oven. Ian was excellent as a host and provided some great information and check-in experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a wonderful stay. Great view from the dining area, and the house well proportioned, with everything you could possibly need. The kids loved the wallabies who made a regular appearance each evening. Located so close to the beach! We found Vivonne Bay a good base to explore the island from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Ocean View!
Amazing, cosy property with wonderful views and gorgeous wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great house in perfect location to see all kangaroo Island has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of paradise
Most amazing place. Everything you could want from a holiday rental. The amazing pictures online are better in real time. Highly recommend and possibly the best spot in Vivonne Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ian

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I am a retired rocket scientist (yes really) and along with my wife, operate Ocean View and another holiday house at Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island. We visit frequently to maintain and improve our properties for guest use, and to enjoy the tranquillity, scenery and wildlife offered by the island.
Favourite travel destinations in addition to Kangaroo Island are remote places such as the Arctic, Antarctica, Patagonia and the Australian Outback.
Favourite music is the repertoire of Fiona Joy Hawkins, an amazing Australian composer, pianist and vocalist.

Why they chose this property

We first travelled to Kangaroo Island in 2014. Our travel agent booked us into a cosy and modern holiday house at Vivonne Bay called Island Time. We loved the house, and found to our surprise on returning home that it was for sale so we submitted an offer. We have since grown to love Vivonne Bay and especially the spectacular setting and pristine beach. On our regular walks we had often admired a prominent house located very close to the beach and sitting atop a dune overlooking the bay. So when Ocean View came on to the market in 2017, we lost no time in following up the opportunity. We have since made many improvements for the benefit of guests and wildlife.

What makes this property unique

“This property arguably best positioned in the Vivonne Bay township” (Century 21)
Extremely close to the pristine beach with stunning panoramic views
Free WiFi & Foxtel TV
Fully equipped kitchen with new Miele appliances
Excellent for couples & family accommodation
Outside deck with table setting and gas BBQ
Bordering lush coastal reserve full of wildlife
Ideally located between KI's major tourist attractions

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests