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Smart TV, DVD player, music library, video library
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vivonne Bay, SA
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
  • Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vivonne Bay

Seaside stay .At this Vivonne Bay vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vivonne Bay Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara is within 9 miles (15 km) and Raptor Domain is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Raptor Domain - 14 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 29 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 42 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 53 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivonne Bay General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Andermel Marron - ‬6 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.

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach

Island Time is a lovely air-conditioned self-catering holiday house located at beautiful Vivonne Bay on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, two hundred metres from one of Australia's most stunning beaches. The decor is modern with a bright and airy ambience. There are two bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each featuring queen beds.

The fully equipped kitchen includes an island bench, a Westinghouse stove with ceramic cooktop and an espresso machine with ground coffee supplied. Also Scanpan cookware & cutlery and a rice cooker.

The laundry is equipped with a new LG front-loading washing machine, laundry tub, ironing board and clothes airer. A clothesline is located at the rear of the house.

Free WiFi is included, taking advantage of broadband Internet available in Vivonne Bay. Foxtel satellite TV is provided along with a widescreen TV, Blu-ray player and a Bluetooth stereo system for playing your favourite music. Plus a selection of DVD movies and music CDs.

Our bedrooms are suitable for one or two couples or a family. An infant cot can be set up on request in advance of arrival and use of a trundle bed can be arranged.

The house is comfortable year-round with reverse cycle air-conditioning to the open-plan living area together with a pedestal fan. Dual control electric blankets are fitted to the beds for cosy winter nights along with MiniJumbuk wool quilts. Extra pillows and blankets are available.

Our sheltered deck catches the morning sun and is a great spot for coffee and alfresco meals. There is a 3-burner gas BBQ along with a new table setting and LED lighting. A fish-cleaning sink is attached to the end of the deck.

Wildlife abounds with Tammar wallabies being frequent visitors below the deck along with brushtail possums and occasional koalas. Numerous bird species flit about in the bush surrounds including honeyeaters and superb fairywrens. Bold little striated pardalotes are prevalent in Spring & Summer and occupy nests we have made above the deck. A birdbath in the rear garden is popular with honeyeaters and wrens.

Island Time is ideally located between Kangaroo Island's major attractions, with Raptor Domain and Seal Bay lying to the east, and Kelly Hill Caves, Admiral's Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Flinders Chase National Park to the west. KI Wildlife Park, Stokes Bay and Hidden Beach lie to the north.

Local activities include swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing from the beach and jetty, sand-boarding, quad-bike riding and walks along the pristine beach to the Harriet and Eleanor Rivers.

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

Island Time is an easy ~70 minutes drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 40 minutes from Kingscote Airport.

We welcome you to Island Time which we have been operating as a holiday house since 2014. It is a real home-away-from-home.

Property manager

Ian

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Infant cot can be set up on request

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Island Time At Vivonne Vivonne
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Vivonne Bay
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Private vacation home
Island Time at Vivonne Bay Private vacation home Vivonne Bay
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.1 mi (43-min drive) away from the Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Vivonne Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach to downtown Vivonne Bay?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Vivonne Bay.

Island Time at Vivonne Bay - short walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax into island time

Island Time is a great location for peaceful beach walks as well as a pivot point for island exploration. The property is comfy and well-equipped, with the verandah providing a great viewing point for visiting wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location and shack

Great location and great clean, tidy shack with all amenities for a great stay. Extra bonus with friendly local animals right off the deck. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful spot near the beach

A highlight of our stay at Island Time was visits from 3 Tamar wallabies that appeared below the deck and enjoyed carrots and apples. It’s a great location for exploring the south of the island and a few minutes’ walk from a stunning beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation and comfort

Warm and spotlessly presented property, well equiped kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture. Peaceful and relaxing stay with effortless booking process.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnea and Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable getaway

We had a great time. We especially liked the resident Wallabies
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Time Vivonne Bay

We had a carefree week at Island Time, the check in was seamless, all amenities that were needed and the house was perfect. A short walk to Vivonne Bay beach and lovely wildlife visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

Such a peaceful holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bush setting

Lots of lovely birds and wallabies viewed from the large deck. Well equipped, air con worked well, good provision for day to day and emergencies. Beds comfy good shower pressure. A good place to stay for day trips
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely 3 night stay

Short walk to the beach.Accomodation had everything we needed.Great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachy getaway

Island Time was charming and spacious, with a big deck surrounded by trees. Beds comfortable, bathroom works well, and the kitchen is very well equipped: you could cook most things here. Its really quiet and peaceful, and the beach is close. We had a marvellous time and loved the wallabies and birds round the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boukje R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs

Very cute and clean Lovely veranda for sitting on and the wallabies are very cute
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I felt like staying my home. If I can, I’ll give 6 stars to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and great location

Clean, well-appointed house within walking distance to beach and lovely outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very and convenient.

Well maintained and all living needs at hand Would recommend to friends wishing to visit Kangaroo Is..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location for Flinders Chase National Park

We had a very comfortable stay at island Time. The house is well set up, clean and very quiet. Caught salmon ( delicious ) at the local beach and looked for fossils in the rocks. Good location for arriving at Remarkable rocks early to catch the best light. Very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at it's finest

Awesome place to stay. Sit on the balcony listening to the ocean waves, watch the wallabies and birds. The house has every comfort you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kangaroo Island Short Stay at Island Time

Fantastic location Many tourist attractions close to where the house is The house is great But The house would present a lot better with some maintenance The big outdoor deck area needs restoring A new hand basin and taps in the bathroom are well overdue… The Property Manager, Ian was absolutely fantastic Ian was very responsive to messages, and very helpful and attentive, in a great way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

South coast stay

The property was comfortable and well appointed, good spot for day trips to other south coast attractions, short walk to Vivone Bay beach. The general atore does some great meals
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Wonderful stay, very private, loved the visiting birds and wallabies. Thanks Ian and Ann!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb! Property is immaculate, comfy beds, lots of wildlife around the deck, particularly in the evening. Fabulous position as very peaceful so all you can hear are the birds & the surf (beach easy walking distance from house). Hosts email all relevant information and are accessible if necessary. We have travelled a lot around KI and this property is simply marvellous! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Affordable in Ideal Location

Functional with access to local wildlife on the doorstep (viewed wallabies and bird life from back deck area every evening).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property, it provided an ideal base to explore the surrounds of that part of the island. The visits from several furry friends were a real high light (wallabies, koalas, Lola the dog). If I was to provide any constructive feedback, we weren't provided with any towels for our daughter (3rd guest) and a hand towel would have been great. Overall though, was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at vivonne bay. House has everything you need and host is very responsive. Feed the wallabies off the decking at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE B., MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE TO SAY

Ian was always very helpful in our communication. The property was well maintained and very well equipped. We loved feeding the wallabies and being able to watch them at such close range. Vivonne Bay is a great location for all the main attractions in the south and south west of K I.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Convenient location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023