Title: Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23041300/23041214/c46e5a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23041300/23041214/3398a9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23041300/23041214/26caa904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23041300/23041214/2743c2fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23041300/23041214/4fe69eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene surroundings of Kangastay, nestled beside the tranquil Harriet River. With a fully equipped kitchen, reverse cycle air-con for year-round comfort and undercover parking, this haven sleeps up to 6 people. Enjoy holiday games and entertainment on TV or DVD player while kids play safely on the front veranda with two outdoor settings. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. Located in bushland next to the tranquil waters of the Harriet River. Holiday games, Television, DVD (CDs, DVD movies and cartoons are provided), radio/CD player. Wi fi free. Open kitchen and dining area with microwave, gas stove and oven. Pantry cupboard with basics. Very effective reverse cycle air-con. Cool in summer, warm in winter. Bathroom includes hairdryer and has an extra electric heater for winter. Back verandah has an additional laundry with tub (no Machine), and second toilet wash area. Covered back patio area with 4 burner gas BBQ for easy cooking and a large outdoor setting. Front veranda fenced so children can be secure at the front with two outdoor settings. Sleeps up to 6 people with linen included (A family, or 3 couples) 1 king size bed, 2 king single beds and 2 single beds. (2 toilets). Undercover parking for one car available, space for 3 cars if needed. Tourist Attractions include beautiful Vivonne Bay and the Harriet River. Only 30 mins from Seal Bay and Raptor Domain, and 40 mins to Flinders Chase (Admiral Arch and Remarkable Rocks. Vivonne Bay has one General Store (that sells everything)! It is 40 minutes drive to Kingscote. A car is needed on the Island to access the tourist sights. Kangastay is close to Seal Bay, Admiral Arch, The Remarkables, Hanson Bay Koala sanctuary. Little Sahara, Raptor Domain, KI Outdoor Centre, Parndana Wildlife Park, Kelly Hill Caves and Point Ellen headland. Visit the beautiful "Rustic Blue" gallery for a browse and cuppa. There are tourist maps, booklets and information supplied at the house. Local Attractions are numerous. The house provides a comfortable 'home' to relax after travels and sight seeing. It is possible to explore many wonderful walks from the house. We have a tame possum and there are many of Kangaroo Island's birds, koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and echidnas in the surrounding bushland. There is boating (canoes can be hired locally), swimming, snorkeling, surfing and fishing. The Harriet river is suitable for swimming and boating. (See the photos on the Vivonne Bay local knowledge page). Safe beach areas, snorkelling, surfing. The river also provides good fishing for bream, and tommy rough right at the front door (40m). Vivonne Bay provides surf and jetty fishing for whiting, salmon, mullet and many other species. Just across the river from the house is a well equipped Outdoor centre with surfboards, canoe hire and quad bike tours etc. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: If necessary only smoke away from the house please ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: No pets as native animals come into the grounds ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Cot and High chair provided. Fence and gate. ### Events Events allowed: birthday parties Be mindful of neighbours please. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted If necessary only smoke away from the house please ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6 Note from host: Be mindful of neighbours please. 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 that 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island House Kangastay Vivonne Bay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island Kangastay Beside Harriet River Kangaroo Island 23174 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.97960%2C137.18000&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YGo5KaH6FlTjGs11zfmfD2YsXrg=) Vivonne Bay, SA #### What's nearby - Vivonne Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles - Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 miles - Seal Bay Conservation Park - 24 min drive - 20.3 miles - Flinders Chase National Park - 42 min drive - 23.3 miles #### Getting around - Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vivonne Bay Bistro - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### Where is Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. located? > Nestled on the beach, this Vivonne Bay holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vivonne Bay Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Vivonne Bay Conservation Park. Little Sahara and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kangastay on Vivonne Bay beside the Harriet River on Kangaroo Island. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 140 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sher Lee 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very responsive host, comfortable stay with plenty of board games for the children. It’s a well equipped home for big group of family. ##### Sher Lee Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location and facilities was close to all the attractions we wanted to visit, which was important as we were only there for 2 days (which was not enough time) would stay there again for a longer time. ##### Andrea S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. We enjoyed our stay at Kangastay. Great location to everything on the island.Ros was quick to respond to enquiries. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house was very clean and comfortable well situated near a local shop and a beautiful beach. ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### paradise home from home ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mon b. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Holiday cozy place to stay, had a lovely Easter Holiday. We come back annually. Clean and easy to communicate with host ##### mon b. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annie I. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Beach Getaway Fabulous location. Kept cool despite the 39 degrees outside temperature! ##### Annie I. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location! Kangastay is located within short driving distances from Kangaroo Islands attractions.The house is in a lovely peaceful natural setting including visits from local wildlife.It provides all the amenities needed for a short or long stay.Highly Recommend for a family holiday. ##### Steven S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan S. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for us Clean, Tidy, Good amenities. Great location. Kanga Stay was a great spot to start the day off from and was perfect to wind down. Kids loved learning to fish in the river too! ##### Nathan S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian C. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect relaxing retreat An enjoyable little beach house that is very well equipped and in a central location from which to explore the island. ##### Ian C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke F. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kangastay is great Perfectly located for all ends of the island. We had koalas in the trees, geckos and wallabies on the ground, the beach a stone’s throw away. Everything you need for a family getaway. ##### Luke F. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and amazing location Our family of 4 stayed for 2 nights and loved staying at Kangastay. Relaxing and very homey. ##### Chris D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan W. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homely shack A great place to stay. Had everything we needed and we especially loved the range of boardgames and DVDs for those relaxed holiday evenings. ##### Megan W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona H. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hideaway Kangastay was a quiet and comfortable haven, also easy to get to the beach and other KI attractions! ##### Fiona H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abishek R. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant and enjoyable stay Everything was perfect ##### Abishek R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme L. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great bush stay very neat and tidy house in quiet place ideally fitted out for a family stay with plenty of books ,games and puzzles for the wet days,will definetly stay again next trip ##### Graeme L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saskia V. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### KI Great house, has everything you need. Comfy bed, lovely location ##### Saskia V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the location. Closer to Flinders Chase and Seal Bay. Beach walking distance. Store at corner was multi functional. Lots of room to spread out. Enjoyed the large deck. ##### Maureen Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Leanne M. 10 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value for money A good spot to access the main attractions on KI ##### Leanne M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Danielle B. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter break Lovely, homely property, good BBQ, comfortable beds ##### Danielle B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane P. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Kangaroo Island Clean and tidy lodge. Host was always friendly, relaxed and helpful in communications. ##### Jane P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett H. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great kitchen and BBQ, good for a family Well equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ, nice spacious 3 bedroom with outdoor deck. Owners clearly care about local wildlife and enhancing the experience for visitors. ##### Brett H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline A. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Position We could not have been in a better position for a holiday, especially with two young boys. The home is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for a family of five. The bonus was the river across the road. Great Stay would definately recommend. ##### Pauline A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim H. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice home The holiday house is like a home with everything we need! Nice location right beside the river and with walking distance to the beach; in the middle of the KI, not too far from all the major attractions. ##### Jim H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen F. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### West End Winnet A great place to stay when visiting the west end of Kangaroo Island ##### Helen F. 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