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| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 8 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
| FlipKey traveler rating |
| 17 reviews |
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Details
| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
| Bedrooms | 3 Total |
| Bathrooms | 1 Total |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyAsk Wheelchair accessibleNo |
| Theme | Beach |
Description from the owner
A newly renovated 3 br beach house in an unbeatable location; sensational views but so close to the beach. Brilliant views no matter where you are; on the deck, preparing a meal, watching TV, dining, curled up by the fire, or snuggled up in bed. Incredible views inside and out!
Western's Rest is a glass fronted beach house situated very close to the beach with spectacular views overlooking beautiful Penneshaw Bay. Floor to ceiling windows allow you to enjoy sensational beach views from all living, dining and kitchen areas and main bedroom. Enjoy the outdoors in all seasons! Enjoy alfresco dining on the large elevated deck or curl up in...Read more
Amenities
Location
Western's Rest Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
Penneshaw, South Australia, Australia
What's Nearby:
Additional Location Information
Situated on the northeast coast of the island, Penneshaw is a beautiful seaside village with superb views across Backstairs Passage to the mainland. Sealink Ferry Terminal is a 5 minute walk from Western's Rest. North facing Western's Rest is elevated and overlooks pristine Penneshaw bay and Backstairs Passage. It is an easy 1 minute walk to the beach which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. It is an ideal location for relaxing and organising island tours.Enjoy the local penguins, birdlife and wallabies from the deck!
NO NEED FOR CAR! 5 Minute walk to ferry and shops. Walk to Sealink Office to book island tours!
Location Type Beach
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in AUD) (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $146 - $292 | $146 - $292 | $0 | $0 | 2 nights |
| Mar. 16 2013 - Apr. 30 2013 Mid early |
$156 | $156 | - | - | 2 nights |
| May. 1 2013 - Aug. 31 2013 Low season |
$146 | $146 | - | - | 2 nights |
| Sep. 1 2013 - Dec. 13 2013 Mid season late |
$156 | $156 | - | - | 2 nights |
| Dec. 14 2013 - Jan. 31 2014 High season |
$292 | $292 | - | - | 2 nights |
| All Other Dates | $146 | $146 | - | - | 2 nights |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the owner | |||||
Rental fees
- Additional guests - $15 / person - Per-Person Adjustment - Fee applies to parties of more than 2 guest(s)
Additional notes from owner
Rates based on 2 people.
Easter considered High season. High season rate is based on accommodation for up to 8 people. Linen included in High season
School holidays from $160 p/n. Rate based on 2 people.
Extra guests $15 per person
Linen available on request for $20 per person for the stay.
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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125PaulaT
Daventry, United KingdomKangaroos on the Patio whilst you enjoy your first cuppa of the
Left on 05/08/2013 for a stay in January 2012
Everything beautifully clean and comfortable, rustic charm in abundance. Nothing was too much trouble for Helen and she made us so welcome.
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Diandstu
South AustraliaWonderful Kangaroo Island
Left on 03/18/2013 for a stay in March 2013
We stayed 7 nights in Penneshaw at Western's Rest. The house has been updated with a modern kitchen, lovely bathroom and large windows to take in fabulous views over Hog Bay. The house is perfectly positioned, close enough to walk to the beach but not on display to every car that drives along the foreshore. We visited Stokes Bay for a swim and lunch at The Rockpool Cafe, this is a must do when on the Island. Cliffords Honey, Dudley Winery, Chapman River winery, American River are all worth a visit. If you feel energetic climb Prospect Hill for stunning views of the Island. We hired a tinnie from Wallaby Bob at Baudin Beach for $100, all day hire including fuel. Best investment we made, 5 Snapper, 11 whiting, a huge Flathead and numerous Tommies all caught about 600m from shore. Can't wait to book our next holiday on KI and go back to Western's Rest.
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The Halls
SAPerfect Spot
Left on 10/10/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Terrific location. Great vista. Perfectly appointed for that wonderful, relaxed, holiday feel. Western's Rest has everything you need and more. We enjoyed every moment of our stay.
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Neville & Susan
Sydney NSWLocation & Comfort
Left on 09/21/2012 for a stay in September 2012
When we arrived into the house we found that the accommodation was more than what we had expected. The Views from the bedroom & living areas were spectacular and the layout of the house was extremely comfortable. We witnessed a lot of wildlife from just looking out the window such as all sorts of birdlife, ducks, a pengiun, dolphins and even a seal.
Everyone that we met was very friendly and were also interested in where we had come from and how we were liking our stay on KI.
All the local amenities were in walking distance from the house.
We will definately recommend this stay to all our friends and relatives.
Response from Jan & Peter Western - 09/22/2012
Owner
Thank you for your review. We are really happy you found Western's Rest comfortable and convenient to local amenities. Hope to see you again some day!
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Janet
AdelaideHope to return.
Left on 09/20/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Outstanding accommodation, with thoughtful and more than adequate amenities. Four adults stayed very comfortably for 5 days. Wonderful views across Hog Bay to the mainland. Will undoubtedly recommend this modern and spacious accommodation to family and friends. Excellent value. We suggest book early!
Response from Jan & Peter Western - 09/22/2012
Owner
Thank you Janet for your glowing review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Western's Rest. We hope to hear from you again and your family and friends. Jan and Peter
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TerryFindonValley
190761Simply the best
Left on 05/09/2012 for a stay in March 2012
This is a first class property in a fantastic location. We have just spent 10 weeks staying in hotels and self catering units whilst on holiday in Oz and this was the best of the best.
Sit on the veranda and watch the Dolphins, walk along the beach, chill out at the local hotel and get a really good nights sleep. Every facility in this property was first class and there was plenty of everything that you needed to make for a great stay apart from a shortage of towels. Peter & Jan made the booking process easy and provided enough information to make our arrival easy. Would stay again and recommend to couples and families. -
Fentongove
255100Now even better
Left on 01/20/2012 for a stay in October 2011
This was our second stay at Western's Rest and it was better than before. The house had just finished undergoing significant renovation and it has become a more beautiful place to stay and take in the view rather than simply a base from which to go out and explore...having said that, Kangaroo Island in general has to be seen from all angles. The new kitchen is brilliant and the bathroom is 5 star. Be prepared for a night or two of restless sleep as you get used to the noises from the Little Penguins that nest on and around the property, but this will be forgotten when you see the little noise makers making there way home after a hard day fishing and also see the wallabies grazing on the front lawn.
While Penneshaw might not suit everyone due to the time it takes to get to other places on the island, the meals from "Fish" and the other services the town provides make it a must see on the island.
It would be hard to stay anywhere else if we get back to Kangaroo Island. -
BreezeAU
609150Clean, Convenient, Great View. Would stay here again.
Left on 11/19/2011 for a stay in November 2011
Great location near ferry. Good place to see the wallabies and penguins...from the deck of the house. Well equipped kitchen. Nicely decorated. Easy to deal with the owners for the booking.
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Anna
Mount Gambier, SAPeaceful & relaxing in Penneshaw
Left on 11/17/2010 for a stay in November 2010
Had wonderful holiday experience in Penneshaw. House was clean, comfortable and overlooking most gorgeous beach. Spent most evenings on terrace looking out at bay, and watching wallabies in the front garden! A definite home from home, we didn't want to leave & will definintely be back again.
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Sue Reynolds
AdelaideEnjoy the view, Experience the Wildlife, Savour the local Produ
Left on 05/23/2010 for a stay in December 2009
I have stayed at Western's Rest many times: each time as wonderful as the last. The location allows extensive views out to sea and the bay. Simply stunning and incredibly relaxing! It felt private but is only a few minutes from the centre of town. Very convenient.
The house is fully equipped with everything we may need for a comfortable stay, including many kitchen amenities. Everything is clean, comfortable and allows us to feel 'at home'
Having 2 lounge areas allows us to relax in front of the TV if we wish, while others can read at the other end of the living space, in front of the pot belly stove on cool nights, or days! Then.... there's the amazing decking out the front, where we spent many meal times and relaxing times socialising.
Wallabies grazing on the front lawn was a unique experience as was spotting the dolphins frolicking out in the bay.
Western's Rest has to be one of my very favourite places: I think it's not just one thing. The photo displayed gives some indication of its location, but can't really do it justice. It's the view, proximity of the water, the relaxing comfortable environment in the house, that the Westerns have created, including the decking, the ease of getting there and the Kangaroo Island experience, which makes it a really special place to stay.
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Fentongove
Melbourne, AustraliaWhat's not to love?
Left on 05/08/2010 for a stay in March 2010
It is with some trepidation that we rated Western's Rest so highly. We are a family of four who love staying in cottages - until this trip - all over Victoria. We kept hearing about how great Kangaroo Island was, and planned this trip back before Christmas 2009. Even back then, there were a number of cottages to choose from, but the photos showing the view from Western's Rest hooked us. In reality, Western's Rest was even better than the photos... the nightly visits from the wallabies, the noise of the little penguins nesting somewhere on the property and across the road in the bushes, the walks along the beach (and the quality of the shells), and watching the Sealink Ferry coming and going. Western's Rest and Penneshaw in general, although at one end of the island, was still our preferred place to stay. We rarely return to places we have visited, but we all agreed that Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw and especially Western's Rest has to be seen again. That's why it is with trepidation that we recommended Western's Rest so highly, we still want to be able to book and come again.
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Melbourne visitor
MelbourneBeautiful, restful...
Left on 05/07/2010 for a stay in January 2010
The accommodation has a beautiful view of the sea and is easy to access, being close to the ferry.
All needed facilities are supplied. It is a quiet part of K.I. and the wildlife is nice. -
Craig
AdelaideKangaroo Island Bliss!!
Left on 05/06/2010 for a stay in July 2009
What an AMAZING place to experience! When you get off the boat you are on the deck within 3
minutes. The views are spectacular. I could easily sit on that deck for a week and relax. Besides
beautiful views of Hog Bay you can see across to the mainland. I spent many days measuring time by
watching the ferries come and go and dolphin and whale spotting keeps the kids amused. At night
wallabies come right up to the house to graze and the night trek to see the Fairy penguins is a
must.The beach house is immaculately clean - even the windows are clean so that you can fully
enjoy the views from the living areas and main bedroom. The owners have put a lot of thought into
what is required to make your stay comfortable. They provide excellent home comforts to maximise
your enjoyment of the place. The kitchen is well set up to enable you to cook whatever you want, the
beds are all comfortable and there are even CD's and DVD's provided for when you want to blob out.
The place has good air conditioning and the wood heater keeps the entire house cosy warm in
winter. We were there for a week in winter and I consider it the best time to be there. We cranked up
the combustion heater, cooked up some soup and read, slept, watched DVD's and felt the blood
pressure come right down. Although there are many options of things to do on the island we found
that Western's Rest is the sort of beach house that you don't want to leave. My family have rented
many beach houses and whenever I ask the kids where they'd like to go in the holidays they always
reply "Western's Rest". I fully recommend this beach house to you. It is absolute value for your money
and you will come away saying, "I am coming back here!" Enjoy! -
HELEN EVANS
BURNSIDEPure Paradise
Left on 04/27/2010 for a stay in November 2008
Our experience at Westerns Rest was truly wonderful. Jan Western was fantastic! The home is situated on the hill overlooking Penneshaw Bay, walking distance to everywhere in Penneshaw. A short stroll down to the pristine beach is ideal. The property is well set up and very homely and comfortable. The beds in particular are better than home! Even though the bathroom is not 5 star, this did not affect our stay in the least. Overall, I would recommend this holiday home to families or to couples.
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Manuela
AdelaideFantastic
Left on 04/27/2010 for a stay in July 2009
We had a fantastic time. The house is exactly like it is in the description. We loved the view from the deck and the two living areas (one for the kids and one for us).Everything was perfect! We can't wait to come back and see the resident penguins!
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Pamela & Elizabeth.
Norwood, South AustraliaSo peaceful & relaxing.
Left on 04/25/2010 for a stay in February 2010
Our holiday at Western's Rest, Penneshaw was wonderful.The house overlooks the bluest of seas & has everything to make it a really comfortable stay.The beds were heavenly! All mod. cons.& we wished we were there for longer. Loved those gorgeous little soaps!
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A very Happy Couple
Adelaide S.A.AWESOME
Left on 04/24/2010 for a stay in February 2010
The home was in an absolutely awesome spot which had views right across the front of home looking out over the Ocean, kitchen was extremely well equipped and the Bedroom was beautifull with a wonderfull view.
At nite we had Wallabies visiting on the front lawn which was an added bonus.
Would reccomend this Home to Families as well as Couples, we had the most wonderfull relaxing time and the Holiday itself full of wonderfull memories.
Westerns Rest is certainly the place to stay!
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