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King George Beach Retreat

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On the beach
Interior
Fireplace, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

King George Beach Retreat

King George Beach Retreat at Kangaroo Island is a private beach-side retreat floating atop the most tranquil and natural environments in the world.
Imagine waking up to the breath taking sea views along the rugged coastline and the invigorating smell of the fresh sea air. Meander down through the sand dunes to the white sandy beach just metres away! From here enjoy swimming, fishing or just relax in the sunshine.

The large open plan living area with picture windows capture unspoiled views. In the evenings relax out on the expansive deck as you watch the sun set. You will fall in love with this amazing private beach location that shares this pristine beach with only two other houses. Enjoy the tranquil sand dune setting along with the wallabies, possums, goannas and echidnas.

Bedding Configuration
Room 1 : Queen Bed
Room 2 : Queen Bed
Room 3 : Double Bed

Property manager

Chris Laurie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

House
King George Beach Retreat Middle River
King George Beach Retreat Private vacation home
King George Beach Retreat Private vacation home Middle River
220330

About the area

Map
Middle River, SA

What's nearby

  • King George Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Snelling Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 38 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 58 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 95 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hannaford & Sachs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Table 88 - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Rockpool Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Enchanted Fig Tree - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - Stokes Bay - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is King George Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King George Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King George Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is King George Beach Retreat located?

This Middle River holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from King George Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Snelling Beach and Lathami Conservation Park. Stokes Bay Beach and Parndana Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

King George Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
KI adventure
Stunning views. Very comfortable and relaxing. Wildlife visited at night. Good base to visit sites around KI😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view
Amazing location with privacy, views and beach access. Comfortable accommodation, clean and basic. Appreciated the supply and top up of fire wood to help on a couple of chilly nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Beautiful location and very well equipped house Wonderful restful home
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John F.

Loved our stay
Had two main requirements, view and open fire. The view was fantastic, our own private beach although winter was amazing. The sunsets were spectacular. Combustion heater with plenty of fire wood was just what we asked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
We stayed for three nights at King George Beach Retreat, and wish we could have stayed a week! We will be booking again very soon. Chris and his family were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and stunning
This property is in a beautiful, peaceful location. We had this gorgeous beach to ourselves as even though two other houses (one still being built) are on the same private parcel of land, there was no one else staying at the time. The house is a little tired and not fancy, but it was clean and well equipped. The location is hard to beat and we were delighted to stay there. We even saw an echidna in the yard on our last night! We’d happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
King George Beach
Rustic beach house on the north coast. The bay/location is truly incredible. There are some unsealed roads to reach the property, but well worth the journey!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a special place!
We loved our stay, great directions to the property, clear communication with our host, easy check-in and a fantastic place to stay. We marveled at the view, watched the many different animals and overall just relaxed. Sunsets on the deck were a favourite time. We left hoping to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private getaway at King George Beach retreat
Loved the views from very second you drive in through the gates, amazing views from inside, wake up every morning to amazing views, swim and fish all day night and relax in the evening watching sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Untouched beauty
The view from this property is simply stunning With its own private beach access and a umbrella set up ready for a blissful private visit, this property feels like home away from home. I tried to read a book in the afternoons but I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the beach view and the sun setting over the ocean. Once the sun went down we enjoyed the second lounge space facing the wood fire heater playing cards and just relaxing. We appreciated the owner contacting us on our night of arrival to ensure we didn’t get lost and checking in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. We loved our 5 night stay and enjoyed everything kangaroo island has to offer, including the friendly locals which made our stay a time we will cherish
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn M.

Awesome place
Just spent 4 nights at this unique spot! Remote, rugged, jaw dropping view from house, sunshine, storms, swimming, walks on the beach, drinks with Chris, what more can you want? Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JO P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
If you’re looking for a room with a view… this is it. Magnificent. Walks along the beach all to yourself… heaven. Would appreciate some outdoor shade and comfy lounge to catch up on the long overdue reading. A little closer monitoring of the kitchen cupboard contents would be appreciated. But we enjoyed our stay immensely, revisiting places we’d seen before and finding many new places of beauty. KI is a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Stunning views, peaceful and relaxing stay. We stayed at this wonderful property for our honeymoon and enjoyed the time to relax and unwind. It’s the perfect spot to disconnect and just breathe. The host was wonderful, even offering to pick up things for us from Kingscote if we needed! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very impressive. Above expectations
The perfect escape from busy life
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lexi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and Cons
Pros: The location of this place is superb as long as you don’t mind being isolated. The beach it overlooks and the land it is set on is really beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. There is little phone reception and no TV reception which we really appreciated as it allowed us to truly cut off. The beds are comfy and warm with electric blankets. There was plenty of wood for the fireplace. The host is lovely and communication with him was good. Cons: to be completely honest, I thought the place was quite overpriced. For what we paid, I expected better. In general, the home looks tired and the wet areas particularly are in need of maintenance or updating. There was no tea, coffee or sugar in the kitchen which I would think is a basic inclusion. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but do believe you’re paying for the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
King George Beach Retreat
The house is full of character and we felt right at home from the minute we stepped inside. The fire and the spectacular views were mesmerising. Highly recommend the house for its charm and Chris was a fabulous host providing detailed communication for our stay as well as a well stocked wood heap for the fire! Loved the welcome from the sheep too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the stay
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
thankyou for your kindness
wonderfull and relaxing with a great outlook
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
From the moment you arrive you feel at home. The view is absolutely breathtaking and the sound of the waves rocks you to sleep each night! We woke up to the most stunning sunrises before exploring the area each day. We then enjoyed a wine on the deck each night watching the sunset before enjoying the most spectacular show of stars before retiring to the lounge for a warm fire. The private beach doesn’t disappoint either! If you need to completely switch off from the world and slow down- this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

catherine w., Adelaide

Disliked: Cleanliness
Happy Holiday
Lovely experience
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaz S., Cairns, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location!
Overlooking the best beach (In my opinion) on the island. Extremely private and with the living areas soaking in the view its hard to leave this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elk W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful beach
Had a a wonderful time in this beautiful and remote spot
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
One of our favourite places to be, thanks for having us back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time to Recalibrate
Location and surroundings were spectacular … Whilst the house is pretty basic it’s all you need … the lack of TV and wifi was a bonus and enabled true relaxation and a chance to just be present … Chris was very hospitable and welcoming and had wood stocked up for open fires each night . You Don’t realise how busy life is until you visit this beautiful part of the world . Thank you Chris for sharing it with us .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
This property is perfectly placed to take in the views of King George Beach and the surrounding landscape. The beach is pristine, presents great photo opportunities or a place to relax and unwind. If the weather isn't conducive to being outside, the panoramic views from the living room is the perfect substitute. Highly recommend.