StormySky - the closest walk to the beach...!
About this house rental
Situated in Vivonne Bay, this charming house for $169 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. THE CLOSEST WALK TO THE BEACH...! StormySky BeachHouse has been voted in the Top 10 rental homes on Kangaroo Island by South Australia Tourism and is a is a light and spacious character beach house literally 100 steps from the beach. It is tucked into a secluded bush setting, so that whilst one hears the waves crashing on the beach, there is protection from the elements. The beach house will appeal to people wanting accommodation designed for a nature based holiday experience, yet still providing all the comforts required to have a relaxing and enjoyable break. StormySky has three bedrooms with one queen, one double and two single beds, so can sleep six people comfortably. There is a fully equipped kitchen so that one can take advantage of any locally bought specialty Kangaroo Island produce, and adjacent to the living area is a great outdoor patio with BBQ. The lounge has a cosy wood fire for those cool nights, a TV, stereo, books and games, and there are overhead fans in the living area and main bedroom for the warmer days. Please be mindful that the house is entirely run on rainwater, so minimal water consumption is appreciated. SURROUNDINGS Those 100 steps or so from StormySky BeachHouse brings you to the middle of the expansive Vivonne Bay beach with its captivating turquoise water. The Eleanor and Harriet Rivers, with their calm water, are both great walks from here. The Harriet is suitable for boating, fishing and safe swimming for the kids and there is a playground on the western side of the river. Further around, near Castle Rock and the jetty there is good snorkeling. The jetty of course is a great place to try your hand at catching dinner. Wildlife abounds, with wallabies, possums and goannas seen regularly near the house. Little Penguins can sometimes be sighted after dark near the jetty and there is the odd Fur Seal sighting; in the winter months one may spot Southern Right Whales. Birds are ubiquitous and are seen in abundance both in the bush and on the sea shore. Our favourite visitors to the house are the Superb Fairy Wren and the beautiful Firetail Finch. Fill up the bird bath outside the kitchen window to encourage more feathered visitors! The local shop stocks basic supplies, makes the best whiting burger and down the road at Outdoor Action one can hire gear such kayaks, canoes, sandboards and surfboards. The local golf course is an experience. And the coastline is stunning; one can walk along the beach for miles. If the southerly breeze or the surf beach is a little too much for you, turn towards the jetty and you will find a little sheltered swimming spot at the end of the beach, or walk over that headland to the safe and beautiful Castle Rock beach. Vivonne Bay is ideally placed to access all of the major attractions on the Island. Little Sahara (sand boarding) and Raptor Domain (amazing bird shows) are close by. Flinders Chase (for Admirals Arch and the Remarkable Rocks), Seal Bay, Hanson Bay and Kelly Hill Caves are all within a half hour drive.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Vivonne Bay
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(69 Reviews)
5.0
Thank you so much for having us! We had a wonderful time. Loved the beach styling of the house and being in such a great location, within walking distance to the beach! The kids had a ball!
5.0
Surrounded by the wild beauty of Vivonne Bay beach and close to kangaroos and birdlife, this is an excellent and comfortable house for a family. Little to no reception for phone use so if you can't be out of touch then perhaps stay closer to the bigger settlements. Also you will need to be prepared with groceries as there are minimal options for food in the area. It is a big drive to the supermarket and no options for an evening meal under 30 minutes drive away. If you want peace and quiet with multiple amazing interactions with nature this place is fantastic
4.0
Rustic holiday place, a great base for exploring the west and south of the island. Interesting books to read, and decore to enjoy. Loved the birds and wallabies that visited the property. Very close to a wild and beautiful beach. We found the low lounge a bit hard to get out of.
5.0
All good
5.0
easy access. Our family 'found' playing cards again a GREAT idea. A short walk to the steps down to a stunning beach & a 400 mt (approx) walk along the beach to Harriertt river. The outdoor space behind the house is delightful. Book of information & instruction most welcoming & helpful. Well appointed through out. Quality thought of furniture & fittings. Convenient to Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks etc. & Hanson Bay beach for a paddle and walk. Lots of fauna & bird life close to the house. Having spent a few days near American River we picked a perfect spot & hostess at this end of this wonderful island. Thank you.
5.0
Lovely quiet retreat to explore the southern and western areas of kangaroo island. Also an opportunity to stay in and play some board games.
5.0
I wish we had stayed longer as this was exactly what the family needed. Time out in beautiful accommodation with all of our activities within driving reach.
Vivonne Beach is a hidden gem and incredibly private. Our girls had an amazing time splashing about in the waves. We have been reasonably blessed with weather but will definitely be back in warmer months to take advantage of the outdoors at Stormy Skye.
5.0
Nice and cosy, has everything that you need. Centered location and close to the beach.
5.0
Great location!
The fireplace was magical on the cold and rainy days.
Walking distance from the beach.
Highly recommendable!
4.0
Very nice place to stay, close to the beach.
5.0
A beautifully decorated, calming and comfortable cottage with everything you need. Spare blankets, comfortable beds and quality sheets and towels, kitchen stocked with extras in case you run out.
A few minutes walk to the stunning Vivonne bay beach. Lovely outdoor area.
We will definitely be back to enjoy again.
4.0
We concluded our visit to Kangaroo Island (with our 3 grandchildren) by staying at Vivonne Bay for 3 nights. The bedrooms were ideal for our needs and the location proved excellent. A short walk to the beautiful beach, just under an hour to get to Admirals Arch carpark and just over an hour to get to the ferry. As well as supplying basic provisions, the general store had a large area for viewing their large screen TV, which was packed out by the crowd who came to watch the AFL grand final!
4.0
Great place to stay! Quiet, isolated yet close enough to do activities
Nice humble seaside cottage feel with fire place, great bbq outdoor area and simple facilities available
5.0
This property is located in easy walking distance of spectacular beach scenery - as good as any of the world’s famous beaches
5.0
Pristine surrounds
This property is located in easy walking distance of spectacular beach scenery - as good as any of the world’s famous beaches
5.0
A cozy winter getaway, quiet & close to amazing beach. Great proximity to islands attractions.
Very happy with all aspects of renting from booking, communication with hosts & easy check in.
Suggestion a door on laundry, felt a waste heating an area that we didn't use.
5.0
Great winter break
Very comfortable home and great location. Really enjoyed our 3 days
5.0
This is tucked away in the beach blocks of Vivonne Bay. We were there in May so the days were beautiful and sunny, but the nights were cool. The lounge has a fireplace so on all our 3 nights we had the fire going, so cosy! The lounge also has a comfortable large lounge to relax on. Vivonne Bay has great access to Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park. There is a general store nearby with cafe but you need to bring provisions. Kitchen is well appointed with basic supplies. Beach is close to Stormy Sky and is lovely. The house is on tank water so do not expect to be able to use washing machine and short showers are appreciated. The house is secluded in a bush setting and is quiet with the sound of birds and waves.
5.0
Cosy, comfortable and great location
This is tucked away in the beach blocks of Vivonne Bay. We were there in May so the days were beautiful and sunny, but the nights were cool. The lounge has a fireplace so on all our 3 nights we had the fire going, so cosy! The lounge also has a comfortable large lounge to relax on. Vivonne Bay has great access to Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park. There is a general store nearby with cafe but you need to bring provisions. Kitchen is well appointed with basic supplies. Beach is close to Stormy Sky and is lovely. The house is on tank water so do not expect to be able to use washing machine and short showers are appreciated. The house is secluded in a bush setting and is quiet with the sound of birds and waves.
5.0
Loved it
We absolutely loved our stay, so comfortable so private. Loved watching the wallabies around us too.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Stormy Sky. The location was great for all our events. Would highly recommend staying at Stormy Sky for a relaxing family getaway.
5.0
Perfect location
We had a lovely stay at Stormy Sky. The location was great for all our events. Would highly recommend staying at Stormy Sky for a relaxing family getaway.
5.0
Secluded by scrub
Secluded by scrub but you can still hear the ocean. Spacious home inside and outside. Would highly recommend
5.0
Excellent beautiful location & beautiful beach house
5.0
Enjoyed
Excellent beautiful location & beautiful beach house
5.0
Great property - looks as per pictures. Good location in vivonne bay with beautiful beach just a couple of minutes walk away. Saw lots of wildlife with wallabies in the back yard every morning and even a koala spotted in the front yard. Fairly remote in terms of location with just the general store in town and little to no phone reception on Optus or Telstra but great for a quiet getaway.
5.0
Stormy sky
Great property - looks as per pictures. Good location in vivonne bay with beautiful beach just a couple of minutes walk away. Saw lots of wildlife with wallabies in the back yard every morning and even a koala spotted in the front yard. Fairly remote in terms of location with just the general store in town and little to no phone reception on Optus or Telstra but great for a quiet getaway.
5.0
Lovely well equipped house, had everything we needed and plenty of space. Great out door areas but due to it being cold we didn’t use, but would be fantastic in warmer weather.
Two minute walk to the beautiful Vivonne Bay beach.
No internet for us but was the perfect way to unplug two teenagers.
We had a fantastic time in KI and will be coming back again
5.0
Winter family getaway
Lovely well equipped house, had everything we needed and plenty of space. Great out door areas but due to it being cold we didn’t use, but would be fantastic in warmer weather.
Two minute walk to the beautiful Vivonne Bay beach.
No internet for us but was the perfect way to unplug two teenagers.
We had a fantastic time in KI and will be coming back again
5.0
Family getaway
3 nights at storm sky wasn't enough!. A great location, fantastic beach house. Comfortable, cosy and well equipped.
4.0
We had a great 4 night stay at this property - a great little clean home with all you need for a fab stay on KI!
4.0
Thank you StormySky!
We had a great 4 night stay at this property - a great little clean home with all you need for a fab stay on KI!
4.0
KI holiday
Convenience equipment and cleanliness was vert good. Some of the furniture was just too rustic so the rental came across as being too high.
5.0
Beautiful house and location
We had a wonderful stay at Stormy Sky as part of our road trip around KI. It was wonderful to check in after a few days camping and have a nice shower and sleep in a proper bed. The house was very clean and exactly as photographed and described. Check in was easy and communication was very clear. We lucked out completely with the weather too, we would definitely visit again.
5.0
The home was well equipt and very comfortable. Decor matched its position. Outside area relaxing for afternoon drinks. Had amazing weather and Vivonne Bay is spectacular.
5.0
Hidden gem
The home was well equipt and very comfortable. Decor matched its position. Outside area relaxing for afternoon drinks. Had amazing weather and Vivonne Bay is spectacular.
5.0
We all loved our stay at Stormy Sky, the location is amazing, the beach is just a short walk and what a beach it is! The house had everything you could need and more! Our only complaint.... our stay was too short!
5.0
10 out of 10
We all loved our stay at Stormy Sky, the location is amazing, the beach is just a short walk and what a beach it is! The house had everything you could need and more! Our only complaint.... our stay was too short!
5.0
This is a really nicely decorated beach house in a beautiful location.Highly recommended.
5.0
Cute and functional stay
This is a really nicely decorated beach house in a beautiful location.
Highly recommended.
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 $15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at StormySky - the closest walk to the beach...!. 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 StormySky - the closest walk to the beach...! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at StormySky - the closest walk to the beach...!?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.
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