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Island Alive

Island Alive is a nature-inspired retreat just 15 minutes from the Penneshaw ferry terminal and 20 minutes from Kingscote Airport. Our location offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience - surrounded by forest and wildlife, yet close to shops and cafés.
Lovingly handcrafted by our family from repurposed materials, the property was designed with minimal impact on the environment in mind. The retreat is fully self-contained, featuring three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests, two bathrooms, two flushing toilets, a dishwasher, and air conditioning in the main living space.
Dinner and breakfast hampers are included in your stay, or you can choose to self-cater at a discounted rate - just let us know.
Island Alive is just a three-minute drive to the famous Island Beach and offers private access to Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, with walking trails and unique wildlife encounters. Our forest is a highlight - providing cool shade and protection in summer and a magical carpet of moss during winter.
Guests enjoy unlimited access to our forest wellness facilities - a steam sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and invigorating cold plunge. In summer, the hot tub is cooled and becomes a tranquil forest plunge pool, inviting you to retreat into shade, stillness, and refreshing calm beneath the pines. In winter, sink into the comforting heat of the sauna and hot tub, letting the steam rise around you as the mossy forest glows green and quiet. A year-round ritual of balance, restoration, and connection.

General Information

Check In : From 14:00 to 00:00
Check Out : Available 24 hours
Reception Hours : 9am - 10pm
After Hours : For more detail please contact us - 0403624807
Car Parking : Free private parking available on-site
Getting There : Kingscote Airport - 36 km

Island Alive Forest Retreat

Welcome to Island Alive

A nature-based wellness retreat just minutes from pristine Island Beach on Kangaroo Island.

Tucked beneath soaring pine trees and only 15 minutes from the Penneshaw ferry terminal, Island Alive offers a peaceful sanctuary with easy access to local cafés and restaurants- yet feels a world away from the everyday.

Your Stay

Perfect for couples or small groups (up to 6 guests), our thoughtfully designed forest retreat features:

A private queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom

A second queen bedroom (converts to 2 singles)

A third bedroom with 2 single beds

2 full bathrooms

Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, and open-plan living

Smart TV, air-conditioning, laundry and dryer

Outdoor BBQ and expansive wrap-around timber deck

Unlimited Contrast Therapy & Wellness Facilities

Enjoy complimentary, unlimited access to our immersive wellness amenities- all nestled in nature and located close to the main cabin:

Scandinavian-style 6-person steam sauna with forest views

5-person wood-fired hot tub, perfect for starry nights (also available as a cool plunge pool during warmer months)

Cold plunge/ice bath

Open-air forest shower

You’re also welcome to explore our private walking trails, which connect directly to the Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, home to kangaroos, wallabies, and yellow-tailed black cockatoos.

Wellness Studio & Enhancements

Our tranquil forest studio is available for personal yoga, meditation, or quiet reflection throughout your stay.

Onsite relaxation massages available by request (24 hours’ notice required)

Sauna and hot tub can be pre-heated for your arrival—please let us know in advance

Thoughtful Extras

To welcome you, we provide:

A complimentary bottle of premium local wine

A nourishing grazing platter

A full breakfast hamper for each morning of your stay

Rates & Policies

Base rate includes 2 guests

Additional guests: $200 per person, per night

Maximum 6 guests

No children under 10 years old

Island Alive is more than a place to stay- it's a space to slow down, reconnect, and return to what matters: presence, simplicity, and nature.
Extra Adult Charge: $200
Maximum Sleep: 6
Facilities:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Dining Room
  • Non-Smoking Only
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Opening windows
  • Outdoor Setting
  • Free Parking
  • Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Dining Table & Chairs
  • Grill
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linen / Bedspread Provided
  • Internet Access - Wifi/Wireless
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath / Hot Tub
  • Shower
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Toilet Amenities
  • Towels Provided
  • Fireplace
  • In-room Heater
  • Pedestal Fan
  • Cutlery Sets
  • Dishwasher
  • Full Kitchen - Self Catering
  • Kitchen Island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator - Full Size
  • Stove
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Toaster
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Smart TV

Add-ons

Image Name Description Cost
Relax Release Massage 30 minutes, full body relaxation massage in our forest treatment room. A perfect start to your contrast therapy Forest Flow experience. 55

General Facilities

  • Non-Smoking Rooms Only
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • BYO
  • Free Breakfast
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Massage / Beauty Centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam Bath
  • Parking
  • Internet Access - Wifi/Wireless

Additional Facilities

Massage room on site and massages can be booked on arrival. Studio for personal use - contact us if you would like a private yoga session, breathwork session or to use the studio for a special occasion. We can organise catering for an event if needed

Dining

Grazing platter and wine/juice on arrival, nightly dinner and breakfast hamper included. Eateries and coffee shops are 15 minutes away at Penneshaw. Please get in touch if self-catering is your preferred option and we can discuss a reduced nightly rate.

Terms and Conditions

Booking Policy

Booking at least 5 hours in advance and only subject to availability.

Deposit Policy

The total price of the reservation is charged at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy - within 48hrs or more full refund. 24 hours or less no refund.

No Show Policy

If you don't show up, the fee will be the total price of the reservation.

Child Policy

No children under 10 because of the nature of the hot tub/sauna/cold plunge set-up.

Check-in Policy

There is no age requirement for check-in, Amy will meet you in person to help settle you in to your stay. Phone 0403624707 or email [email protected] for direct contact.

Other Policy

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets are not allowed.

No children under 10.
431 Mitchell Drive Pelican Lagoon South Australia 5222 Australia