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Flour Cask Bay Retreat

–Great location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 310 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Situated on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Flour Cask Bay Retreat offers self-contained accommodation in a relaxed setting. Enjoy a glass of wine or cup of tea on the verandah as you watch the bird life in the garden. Kangaroos and wallabies can be seen at dusk and dawn venturing from adjacent bushland onto the grasslands to forage for food. During spring and summer, the endangered Rosenberg's heath goanna can also be seen, and if you're lucky you might even spot an echidna. The accommodation features a queen size bed, sitting/dining area and a kitchenette equipped with a stovetop, toaster and full size refrigerator. There is a separate ensuite bathroom. Linen and towels provided. Located midway between Penneshaw and Kingscote, Flour Cask Bay Retreat is an ideally located base to explore the entire island.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely unit, very comfortable, quiet, plenty of wildlife to view. Host John made our stay a wonderful one, he made sure we had everything we needed.”
  • Neville
    Australia Australia
    “The natural surroundings The peace and quiet The animals The views How well set up the room was We had a very comfortable bed and all that we needed Host was very friendly and obliging”
  • Alwyn
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent lots of birds and animals and peace and quiet”
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    “John is a excellent host. Very kind and helpful. Being out in the countryside was so peaceful. The views are beautiful. It is beautiful to have kangaroos so close. The nearby Thai restaurant is unique and fun.”
  • Joe
    Australia Australia
    “it was sparkling clean and had everything we could possibly have needed. it was in a beautiful location that was extremely peaceful”
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    “This place is absolutely amazing. John is an awesome host. He was so helpful and knowledgeable as well Loved the whole property, the wildlife that visited us, including the koala in the tree. Flour Cask bay offers that off grid experience for you.”
  • Tamara
    Austria Austria
    “Staying at Flour Cask Bay Retreat was just magical! The owner John was so welcoming and kind and we really enjoyed talking to him and watching the kangaroos together. They came so close to the retreat, it was just amazing watching them underneath...”
  • Adrian
    Australia Australia
    “It was a very peaceful place with great views and plenty of flora and fauna”
  • Eileen
    Australia Australia
    “Great location! Quiet, wild wallaby are nearby. Driving in and out is especially fun because they think cars are dumber and slower than they are. And we can't hurt them, so we have to drive slowly and watch them try to jump over the front of the...”
  • Melinda
    Australia Australia
    “John met us as we arrived and showed us around, felt very welcome! We had been told before arrival about the entrance road was a little wary but relieved that it was what you would expect on a property! Also you want to drive slow or even have...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
Host review score
Situated on the south coast of beautiful Kangaroo Island, our 200 acre property is frequented by dozens of kangaroos and wallabies every evening. Visitors may also see echidnas and Rosenberg's Heath Goannas, sometimes right at the back boor step. Enjoy bushwalking and photography on our property or try beachcombing along the coast of Flour Cask Bay. Flour Cask Bay Retreat has only two rooms available, so guests can find privacy or enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon on the veranda and watch the birdlife in the garden and vying for a place in the birdbath, or settle down with a wine in the evening getting to know us and watch the sun go down. Located just off the main road almost halfway between Penneshaw and Kingscote, Flour Cask Bay is well placed to explore all Kangaroo Island has to offer, including wineries on the Dudley Peninsula, local honey producers, national parks, coastal views and local history. With so much coastline, fishing opportunities abound for the keen angler.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Flour Cask Bay Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.