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The Grain Store - Kangaroo Island Brewery Studio
The Grain Store is a boutique studio style unit located on the western end of the Kangaroo Island Brewery production shed. A one bedroom studio with a queen bed, kitchenette, and a weber q on the deck. We are completely off-grid! A comfy sofa bed and heater for those cold nights. Great panoramic views of Nepean Bay and MacGillivray Hills. Walk to the KIB cellar door in 30 seconds! We also have a few other accommodation sites on the brewery property, check them out by searching KI Brew Quarters!

Two Rivers - Cygnet
Named after Kangaroo Island's pristine rivers, "Two Rivers - Cygnet" is one of two exciting apartments offering stunning views of Nepean Bay. Thoughtfully styled with modern elegance, plush bedding & luxurious linen, we aspire to ensure your comfort & exceed expectations. Set in a quiet estate of Kingscote, one street from the beach, a perfect location from which to base your island adventures. Return to relax on the spacious deck whilst indulging in complementary wine and local produce.

KOKUMI [rich taste,delicious] cosy coastal cottage
Our home is your home! We respect diversity and inclusion, and welcome everyone! Light, bright coastal living cottage, with garden to forage in. We are approx 900m from the local township and shops, situated at the end of a culdesac with no passing traffic. Enjoy full sea views from most rooms, and watch the ferry crossing from the deck. Quality appliances include Miele dishwasher and washing machine and SMEG oven. You are invited to forage in the gardens for veges and herbs. Free wifi too!

Sea Loft Kangaroo Island
Sea Loft is the ultimate boutique accommodation on Kangaroo Island, situated on a private 5-acre property bordering a Native Vegetation Reserve. The property offers expansive sea, bush & pastoral views whilst situated less than 10 minutes from the largest township, Kingscote, and 12 minutes from the airport. Sea Loft encapsulates the best of Kangaroo Island's scenery coupled with an abundance of native wildlife at your doorstep. Enjoy daily visits from friendly kangaroos, wallabies & echidna!

My Island Home
‘My Island Home’ is located on a quiet 2-acre block on the edge of Kingscote with bush surrounds and a short 2-minute walk to the beach. This modern, spacious get away is perfect for a couple, families or groups of people up to 12. With heaps of room inside and out to relax, entertain and to let the kids play. We are outside dog friendly and have boarding kennels and lots of area for your four legged friends to run around. This house offers secure off road parking with loads of vehicle space.

A world away at Emu Bay!
Our fully self-contained apartment is set in a peaceful neighbourhood, a short stroll down to the jetty, new boat ramp and famous long white beach. The apartment is on the ground floor of our newly built two storey home. You have private access with no stairs or steps, parking at the front door, a well-lit driveway and entrance, off-street parking for boats, free wifi and reverse cycle air conditioning. The private outdoor area and lounge overlooks our spacious garden with your own BBQ.

D'Estrees Bay Shack, Fishing and Surfing
The D'Estrees bay Shack is surrounded by the Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park, 45 minutes from the ferry at Penneshaw and 30 minutes from Kingscote. Remote, basic but comfortable and completely off grid with stand alone solar and rainwater. A perfect place to base yourself to enjoy the wonders of the south coast of Kangaroo Island The bathroom is located separate from the main building with well lit undercover access and plenty of room to shower sandy salty kids. All Linen is provided

Al-Pac-Em Inn, farm stay - Kangaroo Island
'Al-Pac-Em Inn' will bring you closer to nature and farm animals while you take time out to explore all the natural wonders and pristine beaches that Kangaroo Island has to offer. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Kingscote this modern 4 bedroom home has been exclusively designed for visitors to relax and feel at home. Providing complete comfort with reverse cycle air-conditioning, two bathrooms and a spacious entertaining and living area that leads out to the large deck.

Comfy Home on Wheelton
Kingscote, Kangaroo Island. This family home is fully self contained and a 2 min walk to the seafront & 5 min walk to the town Centre. The home comprises of an open living area, 3 Bedrooms - 2 x Q/S & 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms & laundry . The home is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, m/wave, d/washer, reverse cycle a/conditioner or wood heater, television, DVD & CD player & fenced yard. Linen is provided as well as complimentary tea and coffee on arrival. SORRY -STRICTLY NO PETS.

Swans Studio - Kangaroo Island
The studio faces north overlooking Pelican Lagoon with views of the ocean all the way to American River and beyond to backstairs passage. You are secluded in amongst the Mallee trees overlooking the garden and onto the waters of a Marine Sanctuary. Quiet and peaceful, this comfortable light and cozy cabin is one room with a new kitchen and private bathroom. The views from the studio allow you to take in birds, sunrises and star filled night skies

Searenity Holiday Apartment, Emu Bay
This luxury apartment consists of a spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. All bed linen and bath towels are included. For meal preparation there is a well-equipped kitchen. PLEASE NOTE: This apartment is not suitable for children. We pride ourselves on providing a very high standard of presentation and customer service and are there to greet you on arrival to hand you the keys and answer any questions. We also provide FREE WiFi.

House on the Hill, Emu Bay
Perched on the side of a hill this modern holiday house overlooks the trees and ocean of Emu Bay. The house is designed as a coastal retreat for its owners and has an intimate connection to its bush surroundings and nearby sea. Here one can experience the comforts of a simple beach house in a 5acre setting. The location, the beautiful views and the house provide for a perfect retreat, a holiday and a place for relaxation in all seasons.
Popular amenities for Kingscote holiday rentals
Other great holiday rentals in Kingscote

Jalilla Village - Villa 1

Sand & Salt

Cygnet River Studio

The Mulberry Tree - Kingscote - KI- Holiday Home

Kangaroo Island Seaside Nature Retreat ‘Melaleuca’

3 BR Cottage in bush setting by sea

Magnolia - NEW Hampton style holiday home

WattleJack Cottage
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Kingscote
Total rentals
140 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$31 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
6.1K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
90 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
30 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
Your guide to Kingscote
Welcome to Kingscote
The largest town on Kangaroo Island, Kingscote is a great base for exploring the spectacular scenery of the wild South Australian coast. The town spreads out across a sheltered headland on the northern side of the island. Many of the cafés and restaurants showcasing the island’s farm-fresh produce are concentrated in a handful of blocks around Kingscote Jetty.
A short drive north of the town you’ll find the picturesque Emu Beach, while to the south a coastal path takes you to the nearby beach town of Brownlow. Kangaroo Island, known simply as “KI” to locals, is one of the best places in Australia to see native wildlife. The 26 national parks, conservation parks, and wilderness protection areas on Kangaroo Island are home to kangaroos, naturally, but also tammar wallabies (a much smaller cousin to kangaroos), echidnas, koalas, and goannas. Even in Kingscote town you’ll spot plenty of native birds, including glossy black cockatoos, as well as sea lions and dolphins off Kingscote Jetty.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Kingscote
Kangaroo Island enjoys warm to hot summers, with little rainfall and low humidity. Evenings in Kingscote can be brisk even in summer, while winter nights are chilly rather than freezing. If you’re planning on doing a lot of bushwalking, the cooler months of late autumn to early spring are a perfect time. If you come at the height of summer, around January and February, you’ll find that many of the land-based animals are active only in the cool of the morning and from dusk. Kangaroo Island is on the migration path for blue whales and southern right whales, which come close to shore from May to October. In early May, marathon runners also migrate to the island for the Kangaroo Island Marathon through Flinders Chase National Park.
Top things to do in Kingscote
Kingscote Market
Roughly a third of Kangaroo Island is a national park or conservation area, and much of the remaining two-thirds of the island are farmland. You can sample some of the great produce grown on the island at Kingscote’s Farmers and Artisan Market, which takes place at Kingscote Wharf every second and fourth Sunday of the month.
Flinders Chase National Park
Of the two dozen or so national parks and conservation areas on the island, Flinders Chase National Park is by far the biggest. Occupying much of the western end of the island, the national park takes in dramatic rock formations, a historic lighthouse, and roving colonies of sea lions. Walks here range from a 40-minute loop to a three-hour hike to a secluded beach.
Vivonne Bay Beach
This gorgeous beach is on the southern coastline of Kangaroo Island, not far from the sand dunes of Seal Bay Conservation Park. Snorkel around the bay’s jetty, at one end of the beach, or grab a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard to explore the river that empties into the ocean here. It’s around a 40-minute drive from Kingscote.
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