Close to the beach.Stay at this Kingscote vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kingscote Tidal Pool and 2 miles (3 km) of Hope Cottage Museum. Soldiers Memorial Park and Island Beehive are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Busby Islet Conservation Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Aurora Ozone Hotel - 7 min walk
Bella Restaurant - 3 min walk
Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar - 5 min walk
Amadio - 6 min walk
Kangaroo Island Brewery - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee
✨ This fully renovated, family-friendly home is perfectly located on Kingscote’s main street — just a short stroll to grab your morning coffee, enjoy dinner, or wander home after a drink, yet far enough from the town centre to relax in peace. Walk to the scenic coastal trail, Tidal Pool, Yacht Club beach (great for kids), jetty & foreshore playground. The ideal base for your Kangaroo Island stay!
Inside the Home Our spacious, fully renovated home is designed with families in mind. The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering — perfect when you’d prefer a relaxed meal in instead of dining out. It includes everything you need plus a Webber Q BBQ for outdoor cooking.
The house sleeps up to six guests. Two bedrooms feature queen beds, while the kids’ room has a single bed with a trundle that can be made up on request. A port-a-cot is also available.
Family-Friendly Comforts Traveling with little ones is easy here. You’ll find a high chair, stroller, foam play mat, toys, books, bath toys, bikes, beach toys, plastic crockery & cutlery, and silicone bibs. For the bigger kids (and grown-ups), we’ve stocked the buffet near the front door with plenty of board games.
To keep things extra fun, we’ve also hidden animals around the house for a Kangaroo Island–themed scavenger hunt — the kids will be entertained for hours (you might even forget they’re there!).
Explore Kingscote & Beyond Our location makes exploring simple. Kingscote offers pubs, restaurants, cafés, gift shops, supermarkets, and fuel, plus plenty of activities right on your doorstep. The island’s iconic attractions are also just a short drive away.
Nearby Favourites (walking distance):
☕ Cactus Café – 3 min walk (breakfast/brunch/lunch)
🛒 Drakes Supermarket – 3 min walk
🍕 Bella Café & Pizza Bar – 4 min walk
☕ Cafe Scrumptious – 5 min walk
🍺 Queenscliff Family Hotel – 5 min walk
🍷 Aurora Ozone Hotel – 6 min walk (restaurant & Sip n’ Save bottleshop)
🥪 So Sando – 6 min walk
🥖 Rabbit Warren Bakery – 8 min walk
🐟 KI Fresh Seafood – 10 min walk / 2 min drive
🍔 Amanda’s Takeaway – 10 min walk / 2 min drive
🌊 Kingscote Jetty – 11 min walk
🏊 Kingscote Tidal Pool – 4 min walk
⛵ Yacht Club Beach – 7 min walk / 1 min drive
🎠 Kingscote Playground – 8 min walk
🌳 Reeves Point – 27 min walk / 5 min drive
Short Drives:
🍻 Kangaroo Island Brewery – 6 min
🍇 Bay of Shoals Wines – 6 min
🥂 Kangaroo Island Spirits – 9 min
Emu Bay Lavender Farm – 14 min
🏖 Emu Bay Beach – 17 min
🦘 Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery – 17 min
🐨 KI Wildlife Park – 30 min
🐚 Vivonne Bay – 41 min
🦭 Seal Bay – 43 min
🪨 Flinders Chase National Park – 1 hr 10 min
🌊 Stokes Bay – 44 min (Australia’s Best Beach 2023)
🍷 Dudley Wines – 52 min
🍇 False Cape Wines – 43 min
I am easily contactable via a call or message if you need anything or have any questions about your stay or visit to Kangaroo Island. Please reach out :)
Kingscote is the perfect base to your Kangaroo Island stay. There are pubs, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, grocery shop and fuel. There are lots of activities in and around Kingscote and all the iconic tourist attractions are an easy drive.
See below for some of your must dos and sees:
Kingscote Jetty - 11 min walk - Take a walk or try your luck for a fish or squid
Kingscote Tidal Pool - 4 min walk - Take a swim in this protected ocean pool
Kingscote Playground - 8 min walk - The kids will love a play here or have a BBQ in the shelter shed
Sealink Ferry Terminal - 45mins - Your gateway to Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Spirits - 9 mins - Local made Gin & Liquors
Kangaroo Island Brewery - 6 mins - wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. Taste the beer or have a feed
Bay of Shoals Wines - 6 mins - Stunning ocean views over the vine yards
Emu Bay Lavender Farm - 14 mins - Delicious Breakfast/brunch/lunch, wonderful gift shop
Emu Bay Beach - 17 mins - A beautiful driveable beach, perfect for swimming or watching dolphins frolic around
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 30 mins - Hand feed the friendly Wallabys and Kangaroos or hold a cuddly Koala
Vivonne Bay - 41 mins - Kyack in the river, swim at the beach, fish from the jetty or enjoy lunch at the General Store.
Seal Bay - 43 mins - Tours, up close to the seals
Flinders Chase National Park - 1 hr 10 mins - Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse
Stokes Bay - 44 mins - Australia`s Best Beach 2023, `secret beach`, Rockpool Cafe
Dudley Wines- 52 mins - Incredible Ocean & mainland views
False Cape Wines - 43 mins - A beautiful and relaxing lunch setting surrounded by vine yards and farm animals - kids playground
Bringing a car to Kangaroo Island is essential as their is no public transport or Taxi services. You can hire a car if you choose to fly to the Island.
Make sure you book your Ferry with Sealink as soon as making your accomodation reservation as spaces are limited.
Strictly NO parties, NO pets & NO smoking inside please.
Please don`t help yourself to extra towels without asking and do not take them to the beach please. Thanks. Please leave the house neat and tidy, rubbish placed in the outside bins and dishes cleaned. Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet as anything else will block it. Please don`t slide the lounges around as it damages the floor. If you have time it would be really appreciated if the linen can be stripped off of the bed including quilt covers. This helps me keep the recommended cleaning fee off of the bookings. Thanks.☺️
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,356 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please leave the house neat and tidy, rubbish placed in the outside bins and dishes cleaned.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee to the airport?
This vacation home is 9.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee to the beach?
This vacation home is 14 mi (36-min drive) from Smith Beach.
Does Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Sails - Heart of town, walk to beach & coffee to downtown Kingscote?
This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Kingscote.
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