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Emu Bay Holiday Homes is located on the sheltered North Coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It offers a selection of affordable accommodation options, all fully self contained with stunning views of the bay and surrounding rural landscape. From basic cabins to three bedroom holiday homes, we aim to cater for every budget and style. The coastal settlement of Emu Bay is perfectly situated for day trips to all parts of the Island, including Kingscote, the island’s largest township, only 15 minutes away. Centrally located Emu bay makes it easy to visit iconic Kangaroo Island attractions including Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, Seal Bay, Kelly Hill caves and plentiful local wineries, galleries and beaches.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
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Location
21 Bayview Road Kingscote, Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia
Emu Bay Holiday Homes
308 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Emu Bay Holiday Homes is highly regarded for its idyllic setting, nestled near beautiful beaches with breathtaking views of Emu Bay. Guests are enamored with the clean, comfortable accommodations laden with conveniences and the added touch of welcome baskets.
The friendly hosts are often commended for their exceptional service, fostering a private and serene atmosphere that many travelers appreciate. With its combination of self-contained cottages featuring full kitchens and the overall value for a private retreat amidst nature, the hotel comes highly recommended for a peaceful getaway.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Serene
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Comfortable
Value
Economical
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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We stayed in Shalom for a week and it was great, it really felt 5 star.
If you are looking for accommodation that feels like home with the extra touch, then this is the one. The hosts have taken care of all the small things often overlooked in self catering accommodation right down to spices, cleaning materials and all the little things.
Accommodation was equipped with comfortable beds with ironed pillow cases and quality fixtures and fittings. The BBQ outside was high end and got a real workout over the week.
The beach is nearby and only a short walk to what I would rate as the best bay on the island, with a fishing jetty and what appears to be a very new and well constructed boat launch. As a handy tip there is fishing charters and dolphin trips that leave from the bay and Kingscote is only a 15 minute drive to shops and restaurants. All attractions were within 45 minutes of the house and it provided the perfect location. We were so glad we chose Emu Bay, it is absolutely stunning.
You will find koalas in the trees, kangaroos and even a echidnae around Shalom! You really find yourself immersed in nature.
I cannot recommend Emu Bay Holiday Homes enough.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip:Houses are great - highly recommended
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Dec 29, 2020
Thank you so much for your great review and great summary of what we offer at Emu Bay Holiday Homes for our guests. Glad you loved your stay!
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My wife and I both enjoyed our stay at Emu Bay Holiday Homes. Our cottage was well appointed and the kitchen, pantry and bathroom were well stocked with most of the little essentials that one needs to make things run smoothly. Little touches like details of all of the local emergency phone numbers being displayed on the fridge showed that this was a host that does that little bit extra for their guests. The accommodation is self check in and René was away when we arrived but took the trouble to send us an SMS text just to verify that we had checked in okay. Nice touches all round and I can wholeheartedly recommend this accomodation you anyone staying on Kangaroo Island. Can go further and say that the grounds were well kept and have great views of Emu Bay. Enjoy!!!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Sep 14, 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a great review Mike. I’m glad you enjoyed our property and what we offer in our accommodation. Appreciate your great recommendation!
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We were lucky enough to spend 5 sun filled days in Cottage 3 at Emu Bay in the second week of the school holidays just over a week ago. Our holiday could not have been more perfect. Originally we had booked in the “ Book them out” campaign after the bushfires and were due to go in April but sadly everything on Kangaroo Island had to close down due to Covid 19. Renè, the owner of Emu Bay Holiday Homes was extremely efficient in keeping us up to date on the booking situation and when things were safe again we immediately chose our new dates to stay. As it turned out Flinders Chase had just reopened the week previously so that was an added bonus as we were able to see the incredible revegetation on the burnt landscape as we drove to Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks. The Holiday Homes are in a wonderful setting , very well signposted and maintained and with a lovely view of Emu Bay itself from the door of the lounge room in Cottage 3. The cottage is extremely well equipped with everything you need to be self contained. The bed is very comfortable and it is just so peaceful and relaxing to be in the cottage. Renè came and introduced herself and couldn’t have been more helpful. We loved our time staying in Cottage 3 and highly recommend staying. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Jul 28, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you loved your visit to Kangaroo Island and your stay In Cottage 3. Giving guests a peaceful relaxing holiday with everything they need for a comfortable stay is our aim.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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We (2 adults and a teenager) have stayed here for 4 days and will be leaving for Adelaide tomorrow (18/7/21). The cabin (Cabin 4) was clean with all the cutlery, pots and pans and kitchen items you would need. The bedding was really comfortable. The BBQ was used virtually every night and Drakes was only 20 minutes away in Kingscote for supplies. We liaised with the owner Rene who was extremely helpful when I messaged her to let her know that the DVD player was not working. She immediately txt back and said she would bring a new one which she did. Sensational service! We WILL be back :)
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Cabin 4 was perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Jul 18, 2021
Thank you for your great feedback. We loved having you stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for installing the new DVD player for me.
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First off KI as a place is amazing and not highlighted enough on locations to visit when travelling from the UK. We booked 6 nights having researched all about the Island and what it had to offer in terms of scenery, things to do and wildlife and were not disappointed so definitely ensure you visit. As a place to stay then Emu Bay Holiday Homes was 5 stars in terms of what we were after as was comfortable, had all amenities, great location and so much wildlife. We stayed in Shalom House which was clean, stocked for self catering, located perfectly for peace throughout the day and reguarly had Koalas, Kangaroos and Echidnas outside our windows we could go out and watch up close anytime from sunrise to nights end. You could have strolls down to Emu Bay beach 5 mins away or travel to Kingscote for supplies 15mins driveaway. If you are visiting you should know anyway but the Island is big and takes a lot of driving to visit most places which we did but all the driving is through scenic landscapes and hardly any cara on the roads makong for a relaxing tour of the island at your own leisure. We have stayedany places when visiting Australia bit this was definitely the best if you combine accomodation and location and Rene was nice to deal with when booking and also made us aware a couple of times where Koalas were close by for us to go and view.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Stock up in Kingscote on first day with shopping to last your stay
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Mar 30, 2023
Thank you for your lovely description review. Totally agree - the island is so much bigger than most people realise and a 4-7 night stay is highly recommended. We are so happy that you found Shalom house clean, stocked for self catering, and in a perfect location for peace and wildlife on your doorstep. We appreciate your comments highlighting out great location to the beach, easy access to KINGSCOTE and well located for all your sightseeing.
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We stayed in Amani House at Emu Bay. There were 3 couples, which worked perfectly with the three bedrooms. It was spotless, modern, had everything we needed. The kitchen was extremely well catered for from spices to platter trays, lots of cutlery, bowls and matching glasses and cups and a full size fridge. Just made you feel very special as Rene has been very thoughtful in considering what her guests will need to enhance their stay. There is little playground and cubby house near the labyrinth which we also enjoyed. Amani is the house at the top of the hill so the view is spectacular overlooking Emu Bay. Wow ! It sleeps 8 as there are also a set of bunks in one of the rooms with the double bed so ideal for a young family and two other couples. The adjacent house “Bayview” has an interconnecting door if you want to book that as well to accommodate another couple. Highly recommended, relaxing and a great location for day trips as it’s only 15 minutes from Kingscote. So happy thanks Rene for making our stay so memorable xo
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Apr 8, 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely recommendation and description Wendy. Couldn't have said it better myself!
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The home was wonderful, fantastic views, everything you could want for in the house. Comfortable bedrooms, and even though the temperature reached 37 degrees the house was still cool when we returned in the evening, despite not having the air-conditioning on. Kangaroos and koalas in the sounds made this magical. Drove onto the beach for early morning and evening swims. I wish we had stayed a lot longer as this was close to paradise that you could get.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from EMUBAYHOLIDAY, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Feb 5, 2020
Thank you for your review Andy. glad you enjoyed our great views, the swims on the beach and the wildlife on the property. You will just have to come back to this little piece of paradise so you can come and soak up an bit more of the peace and tranquility!
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We stay at Shalom House for 2 nights early January , the accommodation very clean and everything very well organised so we feel like we stay at home . Location is good and we can walk to the beach or stay there for nice view. Instruction to go there very clear and easy to follow. This is the best accommodation that we stay in Kangaroo Island, nice view., clean and owner also very nice so everything that we looking for (owner also gave us bottle of wine and honey).
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Jan 21, 2021
Thanks for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shalom House. Cleanliness is our pride. You received the bottle of wine for booking direct with us. We like to reward our guests that book direct!
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Emu Bay Holiday Homes was the perfect stay on the Northern side of Kangaroo Island. It has the best view of Emu Bay, the beach with the whitest sand and clearest water. Only 15 minutes to Kingscote and all the attractions nearby. Kangaroo Island Spirits was our fave. The Bayview apartment was perfect for a couple: comfortable living room and bedroom, well equipped kitchen facilities and a very clean and tidy bathroom. All we needed was our food and drink supplies and the rest was taken care of! Booking and organisation was super easy and René was so welcoming, accomodating and informative on the areas best attractions, restaurants and things to do! We highly recommend staying at Emu Bay Holiday Homes for couples or families for the best experience on the island.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Dec 6, 2020
Thank you for your great review Cody. It was lovely meeting you both. I agree Emu bay is one of the best beaches. Glad you loved your stay at Emu Bay Holiday Homes.
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We stayed for 3 nights and had a beautiful, relaxing stay. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed, including a toaster oven, microwave and hotplate.
The view from the porch was just gorgeous, with perfectly landscaped gardens giving way to a panoramic backdrop of the bay. The beach is just a few minutes walk away,and the township of Kingscote a short drive from the property.
The owner, Rene, was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rene Steyn, Owner at Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Responded Aug 3, 2020
Hi Rebecca, thank you for your great review. I love how you summed up our property - comfortable, everything you needed, gorgeous views, landscaped gardens and a panoramic backdrop! I'll use some of your descriptions! Stay safe.
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No, Shalom does not have a clothes dryer. There is a washing line with pegs outside and a clothes airer inside. In Kingscote, the main town where you will do all shopping, there is a great laundromat with big clothes dryers.
There are more places to choose from in the Emu Bay area.
PRICE RANGE
₱5,919 - ₱9,400 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaSouth AustraliaKangaroo IslandEmu Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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