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Wahroonga On The Water

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
TV, DVD player, toys, books
TV, DVD player, toys, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kingscote, SA
  • Place, beach near High Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Beehive
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wahroonga On The Water

This large, modern, 2 story home features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is centrally located on Kangaroo Island, only 2 kms from Kingscote. Situated on the edge of the calm waters of Napean Bay, with absolute beach frontage, it makes the perfect holiday home to relax, unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. The safe swimming beach on your doorstep also offers ample opportunities to explore and discover the amazing sea life.
Featuring uninterrupted sea views from most rooms of the house and also the added bonus of all queen sized bedrooms having beautiful sunrise views out over Nepean Bay. The large bi-fold doors on the lower level open, to let the outside in , extending the dining area and letting the cooling sea breezes flow through the house. A private balcony area upstairs offers a perfect retreat area to enjoy the view.
There is plenty of room for everyone, as there are lounge rooms located on both levels, which both include a home entertainment system which has a Chrome cast on it. Bedrooms and bathrooms are also located on both levels for your convenience, which also help to ensure adequate privacy.
Downstairs is an open plan design, with desperate sitting area and TV area Which has a Chrome caster on it, all have incredible views. Situated in the middle of the house is a modern well appointed kitchen that overlooks the dining and living areas. There are 2 Queen-sized bedrooms on this level, with the added bonus of a well stocked library area that includes DVD's, games and some toys to keep the younger ones entertained, there is something for everyone. To complete this level there is a bathroom and a separate laundry which also has access out onto a covered outdoor BBQ sitting area.
There are 3 bedrooms located upstairs, this includes a large master bedroom that takes advantage of the views up and down the coast. You can choose to relax and unwind . The upstairs lounge area is a great place to escape after a busy day and has direct access to the upstairs balcony. there is queen sized bedroom on this level and a large bedroom containing 2 bunk beds that sleeps 4. Upstairs there is a separate, toilet, bathroom and vanity area which helps when there are large numbers staying in the house.
Wahroonga On The Water is perfectly located in the center of the island, with easy access to walking/ bike track, it is only a short walk to Kingscote (KI's largest town) and the added bonus of the airport only 10 mins away. The choice is yours, you can swim, explore the island, go fishing, walk, read or choose to just relax and unwind in style.
WAHROONGA ON THE WATER means " Our home on the water " in Aboriginal
When booking our property it would be great if you could give us your preferred bed configuration You have 4 singles and 4 queen size beds to choose from. Thanks in advance
For ease of set up could you please advise me of you preferred bed configuration when confirming your booking
Regards Dwayne

PS please note that the spa upstairs is no longer in use, Sorry for the inconvenience.




During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Island Beehive. Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a library are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and library
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Island Beehive and a few minutes from Soldiers Memorial Park
As a guest of Wahroonga On The Water, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Wahroonga On The Water also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure dishes are clean and put away not left in dishwasher
Empty the bins inside including bathroom bins and put them out to the street for collection early on Wednesday morning
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Free portacot if required, but no linen

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Wahroonga Water House Kingscote
Wahroonga Water House
Wahroonga Water Kingscote
Wahroonga Water
Wahroonga On The Water Kingscote
Wahroonga On The Water Private vacation home
Wahroonga On The Water Private vacation home Kingscote
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Wahroonga On The Water Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 203 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was as described
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, great accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Felicity B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was spacious and well located. Host was very responsive to correspondence. House requires a thorough spider inspection and associated clean, as per concerns reported to host during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay, No IssuesWe had a really comfortable stay at this house. The place was exactly as pictured, clean, well-maintained and easy to check into. Everything worked as it should and there were no problems at all during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and facilities. Large, clean and modern - perfect location with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots to see and do
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great for our large family to stay together in a house that fitted us all. The house was spacious and allowed everyone to be comfortable. Being right near the beach and walking pathways just added to our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikki and Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good condition.Well labeled kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was an absolutely perfect size and layout for 4 adults and 7 children!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and cant wait to come back to bring my family to stay. It is also a great location for a great part of KI
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karthik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Excellent place .. enjoyed the stay.. I highly recommend this place.. great to have coffee sitting close to beach 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kangaroo island

Beautiful house. Great location and steps to the beach. Very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Stayed with friends and the property had everything we needed for a short stay, only a walk into Kingscote and being located on the water it made for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

An excellent holiday house in Kingscote! Plenty of room and great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kingscote Stay

Lovely few days staying at Wahroonga on the Water. Great location in a well appointed house. Lovely to walk from the house to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Callum T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great spot , close to kingscote

Nice spot , great view easy access to nearby kingscote.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property well presented and equiped, highly recommended!

Great location very spacious property and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Terrific property; spacious and comfortable for all ages.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adventure

We had amazing time! Great place for a group to enjoy. Lots of space,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Fantastic property, exactly as stated. Property was extremely clean, check in and communication was
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, better location, best views

Great location, great house for multiple families to spend time together. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kangaroo island on the water

Really nice quiet area, but close enough to shops and amenities etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

Great water front location a nice walk (under 30 mins) into town and to/along the beach. Big house, well equipped. Great layout for a big group. We were all adukts butwould suit a mix too. BYO food staples though, limited supply of coffee, tea, milk etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Himabindu N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was awesome

Beach view lots of rooms everything what a family needs
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kingscote stay

Fantastic view. The house had plenty of bedrooms which was great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024