Kangaroo Island Escape – Wildlife, Sunrises & Stunning Sea Views

Relax & Unwind at 36 Bayview!

Enjoy spectacular 180° panoramic views over American River, Island Beach and Pelican Lagoon from this spacious Kangaroo Island retreat.

Perfect for families or groups, the home is just a short drive to Pennington Bay and Island Beach, two of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.

Watch breathtaking sunrises from the glass-fronted living and dining area, and in the evening relax on the verandah with a drink as the moon reflects across the bay.

You may also spot local wildlife visiting the property, including koalas, endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos, wallabies and kangaroos, of course.

The Space:

The house comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests across four bedrooms:

Bedroom 1: King bed with sea views
Bedroom 2: King bed or 2 singles with sea views
Bedroom 3: Queen bed with bush views
Bedroom 4: 2 king singles + 1 single bed

Blackout curtains ensure a great night’s sleep, or leave them open and wake up to sunrise over the water. A portable cot and high chair are available on request.

The home also features two newly renovated bathrooms, a modern laundry, and a fully equipped kitchen within a large open-plan living and dining space overlooking the water.

Outdoor Living:

- A wrap-around verandah offers multiple relaxing spaces to enjoy the views.
- Front verandah lounge seating for sunrise coffee
- Large undercover outdoor BBQ and dining area
- Table tennis for family fun
- Spacious garden with rope swings for children

In the cooler months (May–October), gather around the firepit under the gum trees and enjoy a peaceful evening under the stars.

✨ Ideal for families, groups and nature lovers seeking space, views and a relaxing Kangaroo Island escape.
Undercover parking for 2 cars
Extra driveway for car with boat & trailer beside the house

Guest access:
Guests self check-in to 36 Bayview with the front door key in the lock-box on the side of the meter box to the right of the front door.
Lockbox Entry Code will be sent before arrival.

Other things to note:
As for all buildings in American River, our house water supply is solely from its own roof catchment into the tanks beside the house.
PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY by:
- having short showers or small baths
- put plug in sink to wash dishes rather than running water over dishes under the tap
- only start the dishwasher when it's full
- only wash full loads of clothes in the washing machine
- don't leave taps dripping.
Be mindful of your electricity use and turn off all appliances when you go out, including lights, heaters, air conditioner, exhaust fan, clothes dryer, stove, oven, television, bathroom heat lights and fans etc.

Things to do in American River:
Take a 5 minute walk down cement steps from beside our house, to the foreshore. The wharf is a further 10 minute walk where there is good fishing from the wharf and a boat ramp alongside.
See the resident seals lazing on the side of the wharf. You’ll also see pelicans, seagulls, cormorants, herons and other water birds.

There's a children's playground and tennis courts near the wharf also.

There are several good eating places in American River including:
The Glossy Black Restaurant
Wanderers Rest
Reflections Restaurant at the Mercure Hotel
The Oyster Farm Shop
The Deck Café

The General Store sells basic groceries, coffees and hot pies etc.
You can also buy fishing bait and bags of firewood at the General Store.
The bigger supermarkets are in Kingscote (the main town on KI) and Penneshaw.

The American River Art & Crafts Centre on the esplanade is well worth a visit also.

You need a car when visiting Kangaroo Island as there is no public transport.
You can hire a car or take your own on the Sealink ferry. If only visiting KI for a couple of days, it is possibly cheaper to hire a car.
There is no petrol available in American River - the closest petrol pumps are in Penneshaw and Kingscote, both slightly over 35km away.