Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families

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Beach
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Western River, SA
  • Snelling Beach
    16 min drive
  • King George Beach
    32 min drive
  • Western River Conservation Park
    74 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    65 min drive

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About the area

Western River

With a stay at this farm stay in Western River, you'll be 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Snelling Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from King George Beach. .This family-friendly farm stay is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Flinders Chase National Park and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Western River Conservation Park.

What's nearby

  • Snelling Beach - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
  • King George Beach - 32 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 34 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 34 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 71 min drive - 86.5 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hannaford & Sachs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Enchanted Fig Tree - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families

Struggling to find affordable self-contained accommodation for your large group of friends or family?

Gum Valley's old Shearer's Quarters provides a relaxing, modest farmstay that is ideal for bigger groups on an extended stay and looking for a base near KI's best attractions at the western end.

Located on the North Coast Road between Snelling Beach and Western River Cove, it's a 5 minute drive to these two amazing beaches and not far from Stokes Bay, voted second best beach in the world in 2023 and 2024.

The Quarters has 8 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, sleeping up to 25 guests.
There's a large open plan living/dining room, an all-weather bbq & entertaining area plus a games shed offering plenty of usable space.
The commercial kitchen is well equipped for the catering needs of many mouths with a gas cooktop/ electric oven, dishwasher and a sizable walk-in pantry.

The Quarters has its own fenced yard, an expansive open area for vehicle parking and a firepit looking down the valley out to Investigator Strait for use in the cooler months.

A supply of basic bedding, linen and towels are available; the laundry also has a large washer & dryer available.
Hire includes basic linen, firewood for the combustion heater and additional refrigeration if needed for all the fish and crays you catch...
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Will Chapman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pre approval: Outside only. No chasing livestock.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love kids.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Pre-approval needed, min nights still req'd.
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 elevators

Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family hideaway - so much fun. Open fires, all the amenities you need.
We had the best time, so close to fishing and we caught heaps of marron and enjoyed our stay on the property. So many beautiful day trips out in glorious wildlife and countryside. The kitchen was all stocked and we could cater for all our guests for our party with the huge oven, glasses, coffee machine, cutlery and platters to boot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our big family!
A room for everyone with and en-suite, a place for everyone at the table, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. We had a wonderful stay excellent for a large group with kids. Definitely would recommend to anyone headed to KI in a group. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024