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Waves and Wildlife

3.0 star property
Bayside cottage in Stokes Bay with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Garden
Aerial view
Beach nearby, white sand
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1-8 North Coast Road, Stokes Bay, SA, 5223
  • Stokes Bay Beach
    10 min walk
  • Lathami Conservation Park
    18 min walk
  • King George Beach
    31 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Cottage)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Cottage)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Cottage)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Cottage)

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Cottage)

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Cottage)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Stokes Bay

At Waves and Wildlife you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Stokes Bay Beach and Lathami Conservation Park. .You can enjoy free local calls, ceiling fans and hairdryers, featured in all 7 accommodations. Kitchens, stovetops and irons/ironing boards are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Stokes Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Snelling Beach - 31 min drive - 15.8 km
  • King George Beach - 31 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Exceptional Kangaroo Island - 42 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Table 88 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Rockpool Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stokes Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - Stokes Bay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waves and Wildlife

Bayside cottage in Stokes Bay with free parking
As a guest of Waves and Wildlife, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Stokes Bay cottage.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Waves and Wildlife offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 buildings
  • 7 units
  • Built in 2007
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Waves Wildlife House Stokes Bay
Waves Wildlife Stokes Bay
Waves Wildlife
Waves Wildlife
Waves and Wildlife Cottage
Waves and Wildlife Stokes Bay
Waves and Wildlife Cottage Stokes Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Waves and Wildlife?

Yep, Waves and Wildlife has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waves and Wildlife?

Yep, Waves and Wildlife is a short 10-minute walk from Stokes Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing.

Is Waves and Wildlife family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Waves and Wildlife is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waves and Wildlife?

No, Waves and Wildlife does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waves and Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waves and Wildlife?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waves and Wildlife Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stokes Bay, and thus the cabins, is isolated. Situated on the cliff face, looking north, one is surrounded by silence and peace, mixed with dozens of kangaroos and even some sheep. Nearby is the only restaurant, sadly open only till 5 pm; so bring your own food or consider a drive to Kingcote (sadly with roo-danger for the nightly return. We stayed three nights to have a holiday… make daytime excursions and enjoy evenings at the cabin. Highly recommended, but not if you expect action!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Greatest place on Kangaroo Island, a lot of wildlife around. The house is large, clean and modern, we really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst all of Kangaroo Island is beautiful, Waves and Wildlife delivers when it comes to peace and quiet and engaging with nature. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly. A beautiful location overlooking Stokes Bay with abundant wildlife at your door
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, neat and tidy. Equipped with everything you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kym

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a great little hideaway from reality! The nature and surrounds were just incredible. Great little cottage although our stove and oven didn't work well or at all on some occasions, and this proved a little difficult as there are no surrounding cafes or restaurants. I completely understand its been a tough few years for all though. We would definitely return. Many thanks Katja and Paul, you are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept cottage with the most amazing views of the ocean and local wildlife from the deck. Very easy booking, check-in experience and just a very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a stunning experience! I loved waking up to so many kangaroos and dragonflies each morning, walking down to the beach and having a coffee at the rockpool cafe. Paul & Katja were great hosts and the self contained unit was just perfect for our needs. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

ANM

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it very much for the location n wanted to give 5 star as everything was so ready/provided. But 2 issues I have to mention, the toilet lock was not working/ in useable and the windows blinds- all are broken . The towels are very old too, Need to change ASAP. And the second issue was the smell from the swears. We stayed at number 7 and the bio swear system is just 30 metres away… every evening probably all the units using the shower and toilet then the smell comes out. Please don’t stay at number 7. Other than that all the cutleries, pots , pans , plate , glass everything is Perfect. Giving 3 out of 5 but we Will come here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and wildlife, peace and quiet - more DVDs or games for evenings would have been welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem hidden away.
Fabulous view and out of the way. Just how we like it. The name depicts accurately this little gem. Waves and wildlife in abundance. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Great value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Adelaide

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brilliant. Amazing views and very quiet and relaxed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really nice spot, lots of wildlife around, near beach, cafe, and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The combination of the house and the surrounding was perfect for us. The terrace with its view is fantastic. The amount of kangaroos and the possibility to see them so close was overwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay
Amazing place to stay. The wild life was very friendly and large in number. Unit was well appointed with everything you could need. you need to self cater as there is no available option for eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and great hosts! The cottage was very clean and lived up to our expectations. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Waves and wild to anyone who wanted the true experience of Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, relaxing stay, close to nature
Beautifully situated, with gorgeous views and friendly kangaroos everywhere. Close to beach- just a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

peter, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view.
Comfortable accommodation with a beautiful view and abundant wild kangaroos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hyesung, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are beautiful beach near accommodation. Very nature place to see many Kangaroos and birds etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Bernd, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oustanding place overlooking the ocean
Spacious cottages in the wilderness with a lot of wildlife going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely piece of paradise
We stayed at a 3 bedroom cottage as the single rooms were all booked out. The cottage is large and more than sufficient for our needs. The living room and dining areas are very comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is even a barbeque grilll on the patio outside. The owners, especially Paul, were very kind and was a great help to us when our power adaptor died on us and we desperately needed to charge our phone batteries. But the best thing is the wildlife and beautiful scenery that surrounds the place. The name Waves and Wildlife describes the place perfectly. We received nightly visits from the possums and are greeted every morning by kangaroos. The view is lovely, especially at sunset and sunrise. Worth waking up early for. And do visit the beach and the rock pool. The water was so inviting, we would have jumped in if not for the cold. It was the perfect break for city slickers like us. Just be aware that the place is quite remote, so the internet connection and mobile phone lines are quite patchy and may not work at all in the cottage. But we were able to get a signal on the hill in front of the cottage and we could use the phone provided in the cottage to make landline calls within Kangaroo Island. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Kangaroo Island.

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wildlife was incredible both daytime and nighttime . unit was better than expectations ..clifftop and beach fantastic have recommended to my friends drive to ferry is 88kms however if you have an early boat 8.30am drive carefully as animals on road like threading through a minefield drive slowly or take later ferry