The location is excellent for a central base to tour the Island. The accommodation was new in 2015 with a full and private apartment on the ground floor. The elevated apartment has its own entry, car park, Jarrah floors, large windows, airconditioning, ceiling fans, a full kitchen, and own bathroom plus 6 star energy rating so its comfortable and is sited to get the best views of the Ocean and the valley. Its quiet and peaceful with just a couple of homes not too close but there to feel a part of the community and of course with a great view out and across the Ocean / Bay called Eastern Cove. There is the feeling of cosiness and warmth with a covered deck area which even in winter can be warm and cosy with winter sun. The native wildlife is literally at the doorstep! The birds constantly move around the home and wallabies, Kangaroos, goannas, echidnas and all manner of frogs and lizards just move through on their way to finding a meal. It has been great to see our Island again through each guest's eyes as they relax and let the magic of this island and the helpful manner of the locals have a positive effect on them.

This home and the apartments had been a long standing dream and it just took a while to change over from a busy life in Adelaide to actually enjoy Kangaroo Island and American River which has a close knit community of approx 300 residents. We now get time to go fishing and sailing with friends and of course have the time to help guests settle in and get the most from their holiday on Kangaroo island. We have travelled a lot around the world and appreciate that travellers like cleanliness and modern facilities, something cosy and in a central spot for their travels, plus some local knowledge and comfort that we are there to help if they get lost! We also appreciate that travellers like to do some of their own discovering to find some of the treasures of this Island on their own!

American River is recognised as 'the jewel in the crown' of Kangaroo Island. This is because of the waterways (Pelican Lagoon is large and a conservation area for nearly 100 years. Eastern Cove is the bay which American River is nestled against. This cove is picturesque and a place where the locals sail their yachts and fish for whiting, snook, salmon, flathead, tommies, squid etc. The local Jetty is a good place to catch a feed of squid or even salmon as they are schooling in the channel. The weather is moderated by the sea breezes and we sited the home to be protected from the winter wind yet keep the sea and valley views and it just works well. Even on a cold evening you can sit out on the deck of the apartment sheltered /protected from wind and watch the sky, animals and birds.