107 Dover Farm Road, 5223 Kingscote, Australia
#6 of 43 hotels in Kingscote
Guests' ChoiceBased on 52 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Cameron
AustraliaNothing!
Location and layout.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Matt
AustraliaVery little. Being nitpicky, the driveway seemed a bit rocky, but we didn't get a puncture.
Great location. Only a few kms from the Kingscote town centre, but very secluded, with water views, wildlife on the property (heaps of wallabies, kangaroos and even an echidna) and nice sunsets. The home was spacious, well laid out and well equipped - very comfortable for our 3 night stay. The host gave excellent directions and we found the place very easily.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Melanie
United KingdomNothing, other than we couldn’t stay longer do to our schedule
Everything, amazing location, privacy and the chance to relax and watch kangaroos, wallabies and even an echidna from the decking a total joy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Sophie
AustraliaFabulous location. Quiet and private. Very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Nicole
AustraliaReally secluded, feels like you have the whole island to yourself! So much wildlife - magpies, wallabies, kangaroos, and an echidna who visited each evening, so lovely sitting on the deck any time of the day, but especially at dusk. Beautiful view from the large windows from the living space and bedroom. Easy to find, great instructions from the host, and a great central base to explore the island from, nothing was too far away - we travelled end to end over our 3 days and had plenty of time to take our time and see plenty of things.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Sharna
AustraliaThe views were great, lots of wildlife around and plenty of space. Great shower, beds and comfy lounge. A shaded outdoor area was nice for alfresco dining.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Philpott
AustraliaThe views absolutely beautiful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Elizabeth
AustraliaHard to find any fault
Peaceful, secluded location with wildlife to enjoy and beautiful outlook. House was lovely and warm (winter visit) when we arrived.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Phil
AustraliaVery comfortable, well supplied with everything you need, great quiet location with great wildlife.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Two
AustraliaLocation,view. Solitude
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Venning
AustraliaThe feeling of solitude. Wallabies and Echidnas. Proximity to Kingscote town centre. Everything you needed was provided.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Edward
Australiapoor driveway
Very quiet, nice view, lots of wallabies
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Dani
United KingdomStunning property surrounded by nature, clean and exceptionally well equipped. Simon the host was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Wendy
AustraliaAll good. The microwave was no longer in service, I'm sure this would be temporary.
The location was excellent. Kangaroos and an echidna visited the grounds in the evening. Lovely sunsets overlooking the bay. a very relaxing private setting. Firewood was provided for the fireplace which was fantastic. It was good that it was a short drive to Kingscote where you can buy groceries at reasonable prices and eat out. We chose to eat in in the evening as there is a kitchen.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 15 October 2022
Williams
AustraliaFoot access to the house is uneven and rocky - difficult for carrying luggage over and hard to navigate at night in the dark. the house could also have been cleaner.
The location and view. Simon the host was lovely. It was great having so many wallabies around and seeing an echidna.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 15 October 2022
Maria
AustraliaThe driveway too rocky
The view
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Dale
AustraliaNothing. Yes, it was pricey-ish, but with that location, views and wild-life, it didn’t matter. The driveway was a bit rocky and there are a lot of mosquitoes. But nothing that is an issue.
Amazing location, with lovely views over the bay. The whole Retreat is so well put together. The local wild life is exceptional, you get to see Tamar Wallabies nearly all day, and with the spring time when we were there, the wallabies had baby joeys as well. We also saw two different echidnas in the front yard. Inside the house the two bedrooms are great. The main room (kitchen, dining and lounge) with the views over the bay, is a great set up. A contained wood fire, water filter are some of the highlights. I would stay here again absolutely.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Sharelle
Australia.The lounge chairs and sofa need updating.
the location excellent views surrounded by wildlife and very private . the warm wood stove and the well provisioned kitchen . the large deck
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Paula
Australiaheaven
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Ilgizar
AustraliaNil.
Beautiful location. You feel like you are far removed from society but also not too far from Kingscote at the same time.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 2 May 2022
Paul
AustraliaUhm, err, ahhh. Wait a minute....! Nope.. loved it all...! Very feel good place with everything you need.
The location is superb. On the gentle rise of a hill, enough to see over the Wallaby's, the Kangaroos, the tree-scape and into the Bay Of Shoals and to the other side. Peaceful and quiet, a real retreat. Pleasantly well equiped and large roomy premises.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Leonie
AustraliaThe property has lovely views of Shoal Bay which could be viewed from the verandah as well as inside the house. It was great to sit and watch the wallabies come out and play at sunset before settling down to graze later in the evening. If you left the blinds up at night you could lie in bed and count the stars through the large bedroom windows. At the bottom of the windows you could just make out the light from Cape Jervis lighthouse. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. My husband and I were extremely impressed with the whole experience and would certainly recommend the property
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 8 February 2022
Vanessa
Australiaslightly awkward kitchen sink set up but ok for a short stay.
The property is very private, has a lovely view and good facilities for a few days away. It has a good hot shower and comfortable beds.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 December 2021
Branislav
AustraliaA bed in one bedroom was squeaky
Nice and tidy property with exceptional view. Very peaceful and quiet with kangaroos visiting in the evening.
Stayed in December 2021
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