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 Life-time Private Retreats

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

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 95 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
95 reviews

Location was unbelievable! communication was excellent. Especially on a remote area like kangaroo island!

Brent Australia

We had the most wonderful relaxing stay here. We were almost tempted to not leave and sight see as the ambience of the home was just so peaceful. We appreciated all the little touches and the location and view are fabulous.

Pauline Australia

Location, original home, facilities & outlook. A truly amazing few days at this beautiful place...

Lisa 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.

Laura Australia

The view was amazing and the location was beautiful. Was perfect to unwind and recharge the batteries. Beautiful facilities to cook. We really enjoyed our stay.

Christian Australia

The location is spectacular- amazing views; so peaceful; beautiful beach (to yourself most of the time).

Belinda Australia

Everything, the location was fantastic, it was quite private and the view of the beach was sensational. The facilities were excellent. The décor was very tasteful and really made the stay special. The little added touches like fresh milk in the fridge were really appreciated. Above all this is a very special location and one of the best places I have stayed at to unwind and enjoy the quite and be in touch with nature.

Peter Australia

Not included but facilities were exceptional to prepare your meals

Garry Australia

Very secluded with absolutely stunning views, perfect retreat for our honeymoon and a great base for exploring the island. The enchanted fig tree dining experience was absolutely sensational and so unique!

Freya Australia

The house is absolutely stunning with the most exceptional view.

Bonnie Australia
9.5
Exceptional
95 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location was unbelievable! communication was excellent. Especially on a remote area like kangaroo island!”
    Brent Brent Australia Australia
  • “We had the most wonderful relaxing stay here. We were almost tempted to not leave and sight see as the ambience of the home was just so peaceful.”
    Pauline Pauline Australia Australia
  • “Location, original home, facilities & outlook. A truly amazing few days at this beautiful place...”
    Lisa Lisa Australia 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.”
    Laura Laura Australia Australia
  • “The view was amazing and the location was beautiful. Was perfect to unwind and recharge the batteries. Beautiful facilities to cook. We really enjoyed our stay.”
    Christian Christian Australia Australia
  • “The location is spectacular- amazing views; so peaceful; beautiful beach (to yourself most of the time).”
    Belinda Belinda Australia Australia
  • “Everything, the location was fantastic, it was quite private and the view of the beach was sensational. The facilities were excellent. The décor was very tasteful and really made the stay special.”
    Peter Peter Australia Australia
  • “Not included but facilities were exceptional to prepare your meals”
    Garry Garry Australia Australia
  • “Very secluded with absolutely stunning views, perfect retreat for our honeymoon and a great base for exploring the island.”
    Freya Freya Australia Australia
  • “The house is absolutely stunning with the most exceptional view.”
    Bonnie Bonnie Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8
Houses
Kitchen
Ocean view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi

This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. 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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Life-time Private Retreats has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 25, 2014

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Closest beach

  • Snelling Beach

    9.6 Exceptional beach
    350 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 95 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Brent
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location was unbelievable! communication was excellent. Especially on a remote area like kangaroo island!”
  • Pauline
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We had the most wonderful relaxing stay here. We were almost tempted to not leave and sight see as the ambience of the home was just so peaceful. We appreciated all the little touches and the location and view are fabulous.”
  • Lisa
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location, original home, facilities & outlook. A truly amazing few days at this beautiful place...”
  • Laura
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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.”
  • Christian
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The view was amazing and the location was beautiful. Was perfect to unwind and recharge the batteries. Beautiful facilities to cook. We really enjoyed our stay.”
  • Belinda
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The location is spectacular- amazing views; so peaceful; beautiful beach (to yourself most of the time).”
  • Peter
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Everything, the location was fantastic, it was quite private and the view of the beach was sensational. The facilities were excellent. The décor was very tasteful and really made the stay special. The little added touches like fresh milk in the...”
  • Garry
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Not included but facilities were exceptional to prepare your meals”
  • Freya
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very secluded with absolutely stunning views, perfect retreat for our honeymoon and a great base for exploring the island. The enchanted fig tree dining experience was absolutely sensational and so unique!”
  • B
    Bonnie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The house is absolutely stunning with the most exceptional view.”
Property questions and answers
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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
    Answered on November 15, 2020
  • Is there a fireplace in this house?
    Yes, there is a fireplace but it is only available for use outside the Fire Danger season (1st December to 30th April).
    Asked about: Cliff House - Three Bedroom • Answered on April 22, 2022
  • from the 28 August till 2nd Sept will the unit with the hot tub be available at all around that time - or can we book other one but still use it?
    Cliff House is the only retreat with a hot tub and it is exclusively for use by guests in that retreat. To confirm availability please check online for the most up to date information.
    Answered on August 8, 2022
  • Hi this Private Retreat looks amazing. Is the outdoor spa also included with the accommodation
    Good Morning, We have four retreats at Lifetime. Sky House, Beach Retreat and Pebbly Beach are Retreat are all for two people, no spa. Cliff House which sleeps six people is the property with the spa. Kind Regards, Reservations
    Answered on April 19, 2021
  • 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!
    Answered on December 20, 2020

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Hosted by Nick Hannaford

9.2
Host Review Score
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
Language spoken: English
Area info *
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
  • Western River Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kingscote Airport
    25.5 miles
How to get to Life-time Private Retreats from Kingscote Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Life-time Private Retreats
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • 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
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Garden view
  • Ocean view
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Life-time Private Retreats takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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 139.47USD. 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 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

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 there is a 1.75% + $0.30 fee when you pay with a credit card.

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 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 139.47USD. 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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

    • Car 40min

  • 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.

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

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • 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.

  • Check-in at Life-time Private Retreats is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 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.

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

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach