Experience the ultimate in comfort and relaxation at Baudin House, with breathtaking views of Penneshaw beach and Backstairs Passage to the mainland. This beautifully presented holiday home features a large open plan living area, expansive deck with barbeque and outdoor furniture perfect for entertaining, plus a fireplace to unwind by. You're just 50 meters from the pristine swimming beach and close to local conveniences.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachfront
Baudin House is a luxurious three-bedroom home featuring spectacular views overlooking the beach and mainland. It is a beautifully presented holiday home with all modern facilities and amenities. Designed for comfort, you’ll relax and enjoy wonderful views and magnificent sunsets over Penneshaw beach and Backstairs Passage to the mainland. A large open plan living area and expansive deck with a barbeque and outdoor furniture provide a haven for entertaining and is the perfect setting to enjoy good company and spectacular views. You can enjoy the Wallabies feeding on the lawn and Fairy Penguins wandering through the area at night. Only 50 metres walk to Penneshaw’s pristine swimming beach and close to local conveniences, it can accommodate eight people.
The essence of the property was eloquently captured by a recent guest " perfectly located within Penneshaw. Fantastic views of the ocean. Very close to the beach. You can hear the waves crashing by the beach as you listen to the crackle of the fireplace. So close to beach, its a short walk to be down on the sand. Situated close to the main centre, a short walk to all of the facilities (shops, restaurents and cafes). Several trails in close proximity too that are worth seeing. The house has everything you need to enjoy your stay, all the mod cons and more. Nicely secluded and quiet neighborhood- so all you can hear is nature."
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
11 steps to reach entrance
2 accessible parking spaces
Hardwood flooring in public areas
In-room accessibility
No lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Penneshaw, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Dudley Cellar Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Baudin Conservation Park and Dudley Conservation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Penneshaw travel guide
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
3 min drive - 1.5 km
Kingscote Tidal Pool
48 min drive - 77.2 km
Getting around
Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
39 min drive
Restaurants
Penneshaw Hotel
15 min walk
Hogbay Saloon
13 min walk
Millie Mae's Pantry
11 min walk
Fat Beagle Coffee Shop
11 min walk
Fire and Smoke Ki
13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront located?
This family-friendly Penneshaw holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Sealink Ferry Terminal and Kangaroo Island Farmers Market. Baudin Conservation Park and Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Beachfront Reviews
Reviews
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Property was as expected from the listing, wonderful views, great inside of the house, hosts were absolutely amazing to deal with. Hoping to stay here again when we come back next year!
If you are visiting Kangaroo Island, the Baudin House is the place to live! We recently stayed there and loved it. Highly recommended to anyone if you're going to KI with a family or a group of friends.
Beautiful house with stunning views.
All amenities supplied with comfort and cleanliness.
Perfect location with dolphins frolicking in the water and local Roos and wallabies passing by in the evening.
Thanks so much for having us at your property, we had a wonderful few days. The view and balcony is breathtaking and the house was beautifully presented, very clean and had all of the amenities we needed, with some lovely special touches. Ram was an excellent host, extremely accomodating and flexible. We hope to return again!
Fabulous location with good views out towards Cape Jervis and Penneshaw. Well appointed kitchen and lock up garage. Great space. Enjoyed our time on the veranda taking in the fresh air and views. Walking distance to amenities and restaurants / Penneshaw Hotel.
Fabulous location with amazing views. Ram was very responsive and easy to deal with. The house is beautifully presented and met all of our needs, with everything tidy and in good working order. We enjoyed having barbecues on the balcony and walks along the beach. Great spot to visit the rest of the island from. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
This is a very clean and spacious property with views of the ocean from the large deck and through the massive glass front wall. Its a 3 minute walk to the beach but far enough away from the ferry terminal to avoid any noise problems. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms were generously provisioned for the length of our stay. Internet access was good. We had a great time.
No hot water. Emergency contact provided was unaware that she was the emergency contact. House is generally OK but not having hot water or a person on the island who can help makes this a bad choice. Owner continues to try to contact me for payment even though I already paid AND I had no hot water. Avoid.
Marc E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor
Sharven T.
4 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Sweeping views, great location, lacks in cleanliness
Great location walking distance to grocery and restaurants in Penneshaw. Views were unmatched. Unfortunately that is somewhat where the positives end. A day or two prior to check in we got an informational email very subtly saying that 2 (of 3) bedrooms had been prepared for our stay. I emailed the owner and said that we were a family of 4 and want to use all 3 bedrooms. He said that essentially it’s harder to clean 3 bedrooms and that’s why he prepared two. After some back and forth he agreed to have all 3 bedrooms available for our use. I’m glad I picked up on this because if I would have got there and one bedroom had been locked I would have been livid. The email also warned us that hot water was extremely limited and if we used it all up we wouldn’t get anymore. While I understand freshwater is in short supply, after talking to some natives on the island, this seemed to be unusual. If anything, this should have been put in the listing. The whole stay just had the air of an owner who was trying to pinch Pennies at the expense of guest comfort. The house was not clean. There were fresh mouse droppings under the sink. We were dodging mice in the garage. The tea kettle had obviously not been washed in some time and was unusable. In the bunk room, the bottom bunks have been made, but not the top ones the smaller children want to sleep on the top bunk’s, and had been looking forward to it. All in all the location and views are stunning but if you’re looking for a luxury and comfort, maybe look elsewhere.
Communication with Ram was excellent, all information provided accurately which made the experience so enjoyable. Wished we could’ve stayed longer, but time goes by so quickly when out enjoying the wonderful sights and people of Kangaroo Island. Whilst it was on the opposite side of the island of the national parks, if we go back we will finish in Penneshaw to relax and unwind before heading back home. If there is one negative and it’s so minor, the table tennis table could use replacing as it is very badly warped which had a few serves hard to read. But there’s a fire, internet and everything else a group or family needs to enjoy time with each other and a view to soak in with the odd Kangaroo or wallaby hopping by in the evenings.