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Life-time Private Retreats

5997 North Coast Road, 5223 Stokes Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 82 reviews)

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9.4
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82 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

Stunning location with everything we needed. Just make sure you bring some food and you are happy to get off road a little. This was a dream location that we will remember for a lifetime.

Laura Australia

Absolutely love the location and design of the home. The kitchen accessories were fabulous and loved the coffee and tea options along with complimentary bubbles. Bed was super cosy too.

Victoria Australia

Stunning views, beautiful attention to detail, artwork and aesthetics. Would love to come back for a longer stay. A very special place.

Rachel Australia

The location overlooking the beach through the massive window was beautiful!!

Simon Australia

The location was beautiful. A secluded oasis with a drop dead view.

Lisa Australia

The attention to detail is amazing, candles, heating wood fire, amazing bath, music, records, the view was incredible.

Jason Australia

Location overlooking an isolated beach was superb. Large space and well designed.

Lucy Australia

Having never been to KI I didn't realise it had such beautiful remoteness, the beach was idyllic and after getting to the house we realised we didn't want to leave, it was so calm and relaxing - so spent both our days and nights in the house and at the beach, cooking and having fun. was really great. Bedrooms were beautiful. Family loved it.

Duncan Australia

amazing view, well appointed, excellent information

Simon Australia

Sheoaks feels homely, provides heaps of space and amenities (great kitchen and appliances, laundry, several bathrooms, indoor fire place) and of course views to die for.

Nina Australia

Excellent location!

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9.4
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82 reviews
  • 9.4

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  • “Stunning location with everything we needed. Just make sure you bring some food and you are happy to get off road a little. This was a dream location that we will remember for a lifetime.”
    Laura Laura Australia Australia
  • “Absolutely love the location and design of the home. The kitchen accessories were fabulous and loved the coffee and tea options along with complimentary bubbles. Bed was super cosy too.”
    Victoria Victoria Australia Australia
  • “Stunning views, beautiful attention to detail, artwork and aesthetics. Would love to come back for a longer stay. A very special place.”
    Rachel Rachel Australia Australia
  • “The location overlooking the beach through the massive window was beautiful!!”
    Simon Simon Australia Australia
  • “The location was beautiful. A secluded oasis with a drop dead view.”
    Lisa Lisa Australia Australia
  • “The attention to detail is amazing, candles, heating wood fire, amazing bath, music, records, the view was incredible.”
    Jason Jason Australia Australia
  • “Location overlooking an isolated beach was superb. Large space and well designed.”
    Lucy Lucy Australia Australia
  • “Having never been to KI I didn't realise it had such beautiful remoteness, the beach was idyllic and after getting to the house we realised we didn't want to leave, it was so calm and relaxing...”
    Duncan Duncan Australia Australia
  • “amazing view, well appointed, excellent information”
    Simon Simon Australia Australia
  • “Sheoaks feels homely, provides heaps of space and amenities (great kitchen and appliances, laundry, several bathrooms, indoor fire place) and of course views to die for.”
    Nina Nina Australia Australia
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Life-time Private Retreats offers 4 private luxury homes, nestled in stunning coastal locations on Kangaroo Island, located 9.9 mi off the coast of South Australia. Each of these stylish holiday homes enjoy free WiFi and some feature a fireplace.

Life-time Private Retreats is a 45 minute drive from Kangaroo Island Airport.

Each stylish home is heated and offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a coffee machine. There is a patio with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. The private bathrooms offer a shower and free toiletries. Some houses also offer a bath tub.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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  • Laura Australia

    “Stunning location with everything we needed. Just make sure you bring some food and you are happy to get off road a little. This was a dream location that we will remember for a lifetime.”

  • Victoria Australia

    “Absolutely love the location and design of the home. The kitchen accessories were fabulous and loved the coffee and tea options along with complimentary bubbles. Bed was super cosy too.”

  • Rachel Australia

    “Stunning views, beautiful attention to detail, artwork and aesthetics. Would love to come back for a longer stay. A very special place. ”

  • Simon Australia

    “The location overlooking the beach through the massive window was beautiful!!”

  • Lisa Australia

    “The location was beautiful. A secluded oasis with a drop dead view. ”

  • Jason Australia

    “The attention to detail is amazing, candles, heating wood fire, amazing bath, music, records, the view was incredible.”

  • Lucy Australia

    “Location overlooking an isolated beach was superb. Large space and well designed. ”

  • Duncan Australia

    “Having never been to KI I didn't realise it had such beautiful remoteness, the beach was idyllic and after getting to the house we realised we didn't want to leave, it was so calm and relaxing - so spent both our days and nights in the house and at the beach, cooking and having fun. was really great. Bedrooms were beautiful. Family loved it.” Read more

  • Simon Australia

    “amazing view, well appointed, excellent information”

  • Nina Australia

    “Sheoaks feels homely, provides heaps of space and amenities (great kitchen and appliances, laundry, several bathrooms, indoor fire place) and of course views to die for.”

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  • How do you get around the island - i.e. going to the grocery ? If we take the ferry, how do we get to the accomodation ? Thanks

    Hi There, you would need to hire a car or bring your own to get around the island. There is no taxi or buses. Thanks


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  • Hi, I’m trying to book with you today for a 2 night stay in feb, how much is the deposit? It doesn’t tell me in the booking process.

    Hi There, we only take full payment 14 days prior to arrival of your stay. No deposit required, please let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks


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  • hi Are the dates 28th of December to the 30 still available? they were yesterday when i checked and i came to book them today but them today but they are no longer there

    Hi There, the dates for the cliff house have now been taken. Sorry!


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  • Hi, i would like to book a holiday house room, just wondering the outdoor spa tub is available for everyone or is it part of certain room type only?

    Hi There, The hot tub is attached to a house which is called Cliff House - sleeps 6. It is not available to any other guests than Cliff House guests. Thanks


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  • How do you get around the island - i.e. going to the grocery ? If we take the ferry, how do we get to the accomodation ? Thanks

    Hi There, you would need to hire a car or bring your own to get around the island. There is no taxi or buses. Thanks


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  • Hi, I’m trying to book with you today for a 2 night stay in feb, how much is the deposit? It doesn’t tell me in the booking process.

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    Hi There, the dates for the cliff house have now been taken. Sorry!


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  • Hi, i would like to book a holiday house room, just wondering the outdoor spa tub is available for everyone or is it part of certain room type only?

    Hi There, The hot tub is attached to a house which is called Cliff House - sleeps 6. It is not available to any other guests than Cliff House guests. Thanks


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Hosted by Nick Hannaford

Host Review Score 9.3
Nick Hannaford

Nick Hannaford

As you may be aware Kangaroo Island has had several bush fires burning since 20/12/19. The fire did come through our Snelling's Beach area however all of our retreats have survived, with most still retaining the immediate landscaping and natural bushland that surrounds them. Kangaroo Island is a very large island so although large areas have been burnt, there are many areas of wilderness, wildlife, that you will be able to experience. You visiting us at this time is actually a critical component of our recovery process. Specialising in hand crafted luxury accommodation, Life Time Private Retreats offers five spectacular holiday houses on Kangaroo Island South Australia. The Sky House, The Cliff House, Beach Retreat and Pebbly Beach are available for House Only accommodation .

Each of our private houses are nestled in stunning coastal locations of natural beauty on Kangaroo Island and set amongst the abundant wildlife. Each private villa has been lovingly renovated by three generations of the Holden and Hannaford family whose origins have evolved from leading restaurants, special events and entertaining.

Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third largest Island with over 32% of the island conserved in National or Conservation Parks. Currently, we have restricted entry into the far western part of the island and Flinders Chase National Park is closed for now. Although quite a large section of the island has been burnt by the fire there is still 250km of pristine coastline, beaches, and wilderness for guests to enjoy. Many of these are different from their relatives on mainland – the Kangaroo Island kangaroo is a distinct sub-species of the western grey kangaroo, the endangered Glossy-black cockatoo is also an Island sub-species including the Sooty Dunnart (a small marsupial carnivore) also found nowhere else on earth. The Island’s diverse landscapes provide habitat for sea lions, fur seals, endemic kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus, goannas, 243 bird species (many rare or endangered), possums, bandicoots, and even a pod of resident dolphins who visit Life Time on a regular

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hannaford and Sachs
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Ozone
    21.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Middle River
    0.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Snelling Beach
    350 feet
Closest Airports
  • Kingscote Airport
    25.5 miles
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Amenities of Life-time Private Retreats Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors

Sit back and relax

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen

Freedom to eat when you want

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities

Extra comfort

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Outdoor & View

Enjoy the view

  • Garden view
  • Ocean view
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
Living Area

Space for everyone to be together

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology

Fun for everyone under one roof

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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From 2:00 PM

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Check-out

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about 154.04USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Visa UnionPay credit card Life-time Private Retreats accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Life-time Private Retreats accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

Please note that individual holiday home offers a unique layout and decor, and appearance varies according to the selected holiday home.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Please inform Life-time Private Retreats of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about 154.04USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Life-time Private Retreats

  • Check-in at Life-time Private Retreats is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Life-time Private Retreats on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Life-time Private Retreats (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Life-time Private Retreats may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Life-time Private Retreats.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Life-time Private Retreats on this page.

  • Yes, Life-time Private Retreats is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Life-time Private Retreats (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Life-time Private Retreats offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Life-time Private Retreats is 7.5 miles from the center of Stokes Bay.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Life-time Private Retreats by:

    • Car 40min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Life-time Private Retreats (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking

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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.8

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