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Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a hill with vegetation. - Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families (Western River)
A rural landscape with a field of yellow flowers, a red-roofed building, and a house with a brown roof. - Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families (Western River)
A spacious room with a large sofa set, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a bookshelf. - Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families (Western River)
A stainless steel kitchen with a built-in oven and a gas stove. - Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families (Western River)
A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a wardrobe. - Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families (Western River)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families

  • Struggling to find affordable self-contained accommodation for your large group of friends or family?

    Gum Valley's old Shearer's Quarters provides a relaxing, modest farmstay that is ideal for bigger groups on an extended stay and looking for a base near KI's best attractions at the western end.

    Located on the North Coast Road between Snelling Beach and Western River Cove, it's a 5 minute drive to these two amazing beaches and not far from Stokes Bay, voted second best beach in the world in 2023 and 2024.

    The Quarters has 8 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, sleeping up to 25 guests.
    There's a large open plan living/dining room, an all-weather bbq & entertaining area plus a games shed offering plenty of usable space.
    The commercial kitchen is well equipped for the catering needs of many mouths with a gas cooktop/ electric oven, dishwasher and a sizable walk-in pantry.

    The Quarters has its own fenced yard, an expansive open area for vehicle parking and a firepit looking down the valley out to Investigator Strait for use in the cooler months.

    A supply of basic bedding, linen and towels are available; the laundry also has a large washer & dryer available.
    Hire includes basic linen, firewood for the combustion heater and additional refrigeration if needed for all the fish and crays you catch...

    Please note: this listing displays default distances incorrectly; it's a short drive to both Snelling Beach and Western River Cove (7kms), not the default 20+ minute drive suggested.

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About the neighborhood

Western River is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flinders Chase National Park and Lathami Conservation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Western River travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rolling hills, and a sunset.
    Snelling Beach
    20 min drive - 9.9 km
  • A tall, beige lighthouse with a red staircase leading to a white door, surrounded by greenery and the ocean under a clear blue sky.
    Flinders Chase National Park
    34 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Parndana Golf Course
    45 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Lathami Conservation Park
    59 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
    59 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gastronomo The Enchanted Fig Tree
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families located?

Located in Western River, this family-friendly vacation home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Snelling Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of King George Beach and Flinders Chase National Park. Stokes Bay Beach and Lathami Conservation Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming The facilities were as promoted The location was beautiful Western River Cove beach is fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great family hideaway - so much fun. Open fires, all the amenities you need.

We had the best time, so close to fishing and we caught heaps of marron and enjoyed our stay on the property. So many beautiful day trips out in glorious wildlife and countryside. The kitchen was all stocked and we could cater for all our guests for our party with the huge oven, glasses, coffee machine, cutlery and platters to boot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our big family!

A room for everyone with and en-suite, a place for everyone at the table, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. We had a wonderful stay excellent for a large group with kids. Definitely would recommend to anyone headed to KI in a group. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gum Valley Quarters was very spacious, with many bedrooms and bathrooms, to host large groups of people. There are many movies to choose from, and the drive there is scenic. There is plenty of space outside and the firepit always has wood stocked. All rooms were very clean and had fresh bathroom towels ready, as well as a room heater for the cold. Overall, this is a ideal place for large groups to stay when coming to Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Satisfactory stay

We have booked the accomodation for our 5 days stays for KI adventure with our extended family .With out a doubt the accomodation was best and accomodated our needs.The host was very accessable for any information.Strongly recomend Gum Valley stays for larger family or smalley ones.Regards
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great accomodation with plenty of private bedrooms and bathrooms and a ton of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent with the accommodation and facilities being perfect for our sizable group (16). Highly recommended! Will, the host, was very helpful and communication was great. Perfect location for access to the Northern beaches of KI. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025