Osprey Heights River View
About this house rental
Situated in Vivonne Bay, this lovely house for $179 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Osprey Heights Accommodation is a wonderful place to stay at the very beautiful Vivonne Bay, an unspoilt fishing village with its history going back to the mid 1800's. There is a queen bedroom and a double bedroom which look out over native trees to the river, and another smaller bedroom with a double/single bunk bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen, and all linen etc is provided. The accommodation overlooks the Harriet River and at the bottom of the driveway is a cute timber jetty where you can watch the sunset over a crisp chardonay or launch a canoe and paddle off to the beach or upstream to tranquil waters with bird life in abundance. The house is surrounded by coastal vegetation and the reserve at the rear has a meandering path that will lead you to the magnificent Vivonne Bay Beach - voted the Best Beach in Australia in 2003. It hasn't changed, the locals have kept Vivonne Bay to themselves; it's very laid-back and pristine as ever. Central to the core attractions on Kangaroo island, Vivonne Bay is probably one of the most strategic places to stay on Kangaroo Island. Wildlife Galore right at your door The rugged South Coast provides many opportunities to interact with wildlife either on conducted tours or driving and walking on your own. Tamar Wallabies, Long-Nosed Bandicoot, Koalas and Echidna, the elusive Platypus, Australian Sea Lion and New Zealand Fur Seals, even the very occasional Leopard Seal - watch out they can be mean! Fairy or Little Penguins are as close as the jetty and they make for a great nights viewing, after which you can throw a squid jig off the jetty and land yourself some calamari: serve salt & pepper style - fresh and delicious. There are lonely beaches that provide myriad shells and remnants of sea creatures, or beautiful driftwood as a memento of your travels to this beautiful island. For the more daring there are jet skis, professional fishing charters and scuba diving, and right at Vivonne, you can hire kayaks, quad bikes and sand boarding gear, even booking night tours. Write a novel or paint an art masterpiece. Osprey Heights is peaceful. Vivonne Bay has ever changing landscapes so you will never be bored. But, if its solitude you want you can throw away the relaxation CD's and listen to the waves crashing on the shore or walk on beaches where you will be lucky if you meet other people at times. Spot the rare Hooded Plover or the Sooty and Pied Oyster Catcher and from the comfort of the balcony at Osprey Heights, see one of only a few raptors in the area, the beautiful and skilful Osprey that lives on the Harriet River - right on your doorstep. Sometimes, you will see echidna, a koala, kangaroos and wallabies, a possum or a goanna...just outside the door at Osprey. You can walk the coastline to your heart's content and often not see sight of another human ... just you and the wilderness. You will need plenty of space on your digital camera, good hiking shoes and a good companion.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Vivonne Bay
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(65 Reviews)
10.0
We loved our stay at Osprey Heights. The house is wonderfully located close to the river in Vivonne Bay and to the General Store.
We had a great time exploring the surrounds and the path along the river, as well as the little pier close by. We loved bird watching and met a koala in a tree right next to the property which we nicknamed Kev.
Highly recommend this property, which was very comfortable and well set up. Thank you!
5.0
The property is about a 2 second drive to the corner store which was great for coffee.
We enjoyed the fireplace nightly, and the walk to the beach is about 7 mins.
The beds are firm, and the couches are sinking in, but the aid of cushions helped. We liked the use of wifi and Netflix after a huge days of sightseeing.
The bbq out the front worked and the deck is nice with a view of the river. The place has windows in every room for exit I guess if a fire. The cupboard had spices and condiments.
We enjoyed our stay and would return again.
5.0
Loved the care and attention to every detail. Thank you for the supply of cooking essentials. Owners thought of everything.
4.0
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay
4.0
Nicely appointed place with a well stocked kitchen. Great location!
Loved the walking path along the river for spotting birds and koalas.
The only regrettable thing was that the coffee pods were the wrong size for the coffee machine so we had to get real creative to have coffee! Easy fix but looking at the coffee pods we weren't the first ones to encounter this issue.
5.0
A quiet location to wind down, beach close, Vivonne General Store only about 1km away and very walkable for food and coffee or a cleansing ale, and basic needs. Good base for seeing middle and west of Kangaroo Island.
5.0
Tamara has created a restful and well resourced and spacious haven for enjoying the best of KI attractions. Being close to the Flinders Chase NP you will enjoy the amazing geological wonders of the Admirals Arch and the Remarkable Rocks, along with wonderful flora and flora (lots of seals). And then there is the river a stone’s throw away, and fabulous beaches with limestone outcrops contains fossils.
5.0
This property offers everything one could desire for a relaxing stay away from home.
4.0
Excellent family accommodation and easy access to Flinders chase national Park. We had a lovely stay here.
5.0
This location was perfect for our family. It gave us great access to hiking locations and outdoor activities that are away from the crowds. The house was very well equipped and super clean. We stayed in July--which is the coldest part of the year. The house was cold, so we had to start a fire to really get it warmed up. (Firewood provided---Thank you!) There was a wall heater and heated mattress pads, so that helped too. I would stay at this VRBO again!
5.0
Perfect place to stay!
This location was perfect for our family. It gave us great access to hiking locations and outdoor activities that are away from the crowds. The house was very well equipped and super clean. We stayed in July--which is the coldest part of the year. The house was cold, so we had to start a fire to really get it warmed up. (Firewood provided---Thank you!) There was a wall heater and heated mattress pads, so that helped too. I would stay at this VRBO again!
4.0
Osprey Heights
Beautiful quiet spot nestled in nature with perfect balcony for breakfast, and watching the wildlife. Loved that you could fish from the little jetty.
4.0
Good location, half way between Flinders Chase and Penneshaw. Perfect if you wanted to travel around visiting different parts of Kangaroo Island
5.0
We stayed at Tamara's house for 5 days with our 2 teenage boys. It is a perfect location for adventure: close to surfing, quad biking, kayaking and sand boarding. We were even visited in the surf by seals and dolphins. But it was equally a fabulous house for relaxing together as a family. Comfy beds and lounges, heaps of games and DVD's, great balcony with a bush view. The house was super-clean and the kitchen well-equipped. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
8.0
Good location, half way between Flinders Chase and Penneshaw. Perfect if you wanted to travel around visiting different parts of Kangaroo Island
4.0
Comfortable home, with a well equipped kitchen. Tidy and neat.
Good location, half way between Flinders Chase and Penneshaw. Perfect if you wanted to travel around visiting different parts of Kangaroo Island
5.0
Loved the close proximity to the river and the beach. Great deck overlooking the river. Very enjoyable stay.
5.0
Great place for both an adventurous and relaxing holiday
We stayed at Tamara's house for 5 days with our 2 teenage boys. It is a perfect location for adventure: close to surfing, quad biking, kayaking and sand boarding. We were even visited in the surf by seals and dolphins. But it was equally a fabulous house for relaxing together as a family. Comfy beds and lounges, heaps of games and DVD's, great balcony with a bush view. The house was super-clean and the kitchen well-equipped. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
3.0
The good: The kitchen is well stocked. The beds are very comfortable. Pleasant balcony. Plenty of DVDs and Foxtel. The bad: no communication from managers until five hours befor check-in to get check-in process. Not very good given internet reception on the island is limited. The bbq was a little dirty. Some of the plastic roofing at the back of the house moves and makes banging noises all night in the wind which woke several family up several times.
5.0
Sandwiched between the river and the best beach in Australia is this little comfy house. A great place to adventure from to the Flinders Chase National Park and every direction really. Comfy, clean, lost power a few times but think that was the whole area maybe. Rather squeezy to park when someone is occupying the block next door which is very close.
3.0
A mixed bag
The good: The kitchen is well stocked. The beds are very comfortable. Pleasant balcony. Plenty of DVDs and Foxtel. The bad: no communication from managers until five hours befor check-in to get check-in process. Not very good given internet reception on the island is limited. The bbq was a little dirty. Some of the plastic roofing at the back of the house moves and makes banging noises all night in the wind which woke several family up several times.
5.0
Great place near the best beach
Sandwiched between the river and the best beach in Australia is this little comfy house. A great place to adventure from to the Flinders Chase National Park and every direction really. Comfy, clean, lost power a few times but think that was the whole area maybe. Rather squeezy to park when someone is occupying the block next door which is very close.
4.0
The place and location was fantastic very clean and neat, but we had a problem finding it and we were lucky the cleaner was there to let us in.
We tried sending a message to the owner but couldn't get hold of the owner to get the keys.
Beside that I would recommend the property to family to stay.
4.0
Get stay
The place and location was fantastic very clean and neat, but we had a problem finding it and we were lucky the cleaner was there to let us in.
We tried sending a message to the owner but couldn't get hold of the owner to get the keys.
Beside that I would recommend the property to family to stay.
4.0
Really enjoyed our stay, so close to the amazing vivonne bay. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed.
4.0
Peaceful
Really enjoyed our stay, so close to the amazing vivonne bay. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed.
4.0
**
4.0
A lovely spot
**
5.0
Location was lovely and the premises very well equipt and comfortable. Would certainly recommend this property to family and friends who would enjoy the tranquil setting.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at osprey heights at vivonne bay. It made a great home base for our trip so we could explore the bottom and west side of the island. Very close to seal bay, raptors domain, little Sahara and Flinders chase. The house had everything you needed including ample towels, blankets, fire wood, plates cutlery etc. The communication through out the booking process was prompt and flexible during covid times. Vivonne beach is stunning as well and we had some local wildlife visit such as wallabies and birds. Great for families there was plenty of games and DVDs for entertainment and electric blankets on the main beds for warmth. Would recommend and would stay again.
Thanks Tammie 😊
5.0
Quiet relaxing stay
Location was lovely and the premises very well equipt and comfortable. Would certainly recommend this property to family and friends who would enjoy the tranquil setting.
5.0
Great home base
We really enjoyed our stay at osprey heights at vivonne bay. It made a great home base for our trip so we could explore the bottom and west side of the island. Very close to seal bay, raptors domain, little Sahara and Flinders chase. The house had everything you needed including ample towels, blankets, fire wood, plates cutlery etc. The communication through out the booking process was prompt and flexible during covid times. Vivonne beach is stunning as well and we had some local wildlife visit such as wallabies and birds. Great for families there was plenty of games and DVDs for entertainment and electric blankets on the main beds for warmth. Would recommend and would stay again.
Thanks Tammie 😊
5.0
Osprey Heights definitely exceeded our expectations in every way possible. The photos listed really don't do it justice. The location was very easy to find with their instructions and the area was as lovely and quiet as we'd hoped, giving us such a tranquil feeling. The river is literally at the end of the driveway and a few metres down a track. We actually lost track of how many fish we caught! We saw lots of wildlife around the house and surrounding area including koalas in the trees and a couple of wallaby's that hopped their way through the yard. Everything that we could think of and more was supplied including a huge selection on DVDs (for kids and adults), board games, fire wood, a well stocked pantry and cleaning cupboard, cordless vacuum and even some bait left in the freezer! The bedrooms were lovely with quality bedding that even my teenager was excited to sleep in! The matresses were very comfortable and we loved the occasional sound of possums running across the deck or roof through the night. It is central to a majority of main attractions on the Island which meant we could pack more into each day. The house itself was very well looked after (even the paint looked fresh!) and they encourage any feedback so to keep it that way. We are really going to miss those breakfasts on the deck and walks to the amazing Vivionne Bay beach! When we come back to KI we will most definitely stay at Osprey Heights again.
5.0
Way more than we expected
Osprey Heights definitely exceeded our expectations in every way possible. The photos listed really don't do it justice. The location was very easy to find with their instructions and the area was as lovely and quiet as we'd hoped, giving us such a tranquil feeling. The river is literally at the end of the driveway and a few metres down a track. We actually lost track of how many fish we caught! We saw lots of wildlife around the house and surrounding area including koalas in the trees and a couple of wallaby's that hopped their way through the yard. Everything that we could think of and more was supplied including a huge selection on DVDs (for kids and adults), board games, fire wood, a well stocked pantry and cleaning cupboard, cordless vacuum and even some bait left in the freezer! The bedrooms were lovely with quality bedding that even my teenager was excited to sleep in! The matresses were very comfortable and we loved the occasional sound of possums running across the deck or roof through the night. It is central to a majority of main attractions on the Island which meant we could pack more into each day. The house itself was very well looked after (even the paint looked fresh!) and they encourage any feedback so to keep it that way. We are really going to miss those breakfasts on the deck and walks to the amazing Vivionne Bay beach! When we come back to KI we will most definitely stay at Osprey Heights again.
5.0
Osprey Heights at Vivonne Bay was the ideal location to explore the southern side of Kangaroo Island. Short drives to Seal Bay, Little Sahara, Raptor Domain, Flinders Chase, etc..
The General Store at Vivonne Bay had excellent food - and the often suggested whiting burger really is excellent!!
House is lovely in that it has that wonderful warm homey feel to it. This is no sterile hotel haha. All amenities you could need. Too cold to sit on deck to eat but sure it would be so relaxing.
Loved our too short stay at Osprey Heights.
5.0
Loved Osprey Heights, Loved Kangaroo Island!!
Osprey Heights at Vivonne Bay was the ideal location to explore the southern side of Kangaroo Island. Short drives to Seal Bay, Little Sahara, Raptor Domain, Flinders Chase, etc..
The General Store at Vivonne Bay had excellent food - and the often suggested whiting burger really is excellent!!
House is lovely in that it has that wonderful warm homey feel to it. This is no sterile hotel haha. All amenities you could need. Too cold to sit on deck to eat but sure it would be so relaxing.
Loved our too short stay at Osprey Heights.
5.0
Great spot, amazing verandah and fully stocked kitchen
5.0
everything mentioned provided OK and much more. Lots of things in pantry .. most useful. The contact phone number as given led to some confusion as my phone refused to connect to the +61 number After various tries realized I would be best to use the 042 form. No worries then Many Thanks to Deirdre and Tammie, Simple entry arrangement.
5.0
beautiful location
everything mentioned provided OK and much more. Lots of things in pantry .. most useful. The contact phone number as given led to some confusion as my phone refused to connect to the +61 number After various tries realized I would be best to use the 042 form. No worries then Many Thanks to Deirdre and Tammie, Simple entry arrangement.
5.0
The privacy was a big plus. The lack of shops aroubd the area was a negative
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Vivonne Bay?
The average price for a rental in Vivonne Bay is $184 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Osprey Heights River View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Osprey Heights River View pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Osprey Heights River View?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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