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Reviews of Strandmarken

254 Willoughby Drive, 5222 Island Beach, Australia

#2 of 6 hotels in Island Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Beautiful Costal Home With Lovely Kangaroo Visitors
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The coziness and comfort of the place. The kids loved watching the kangaroo that came to visit each night or early morning. We enjoyed the quietness and being in the middle of the bush, where you feel so connected to nature. The house is beautifully decorated and maintained, with a lovely costal atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    10
    We had a fantastic stay at the strandmarken.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    The location was perfect, close to the beach and extremely peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place for a family holiday - it feels like a cared for home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property doesn't have a clothes dryer. Not so good during wet winter periods when you have young children. It would be hard to find room in the laundry/bathroom area for a dryer but there are good combined washer/dryer machine options readily available.

    This is a recommendable place to stay. Warm and homely with a European nautical feel. Minutes away from the beach in a quiet bush setting and close to Penneshaw where there is a supermarket and excellent pub restaurant. Many tourist attractions are within an hour's drive. It has been thoughtfully set up.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    WE had very limited time to enjoy this place as long work days -never got time for the outdoor bath experience -so will have to return for that

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Delightful and definitely to be repeated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiniest of niggles, the microwave on top of the fridge is too high and a bit dangerous getting hot food and liquids out but such a minor point and easily fixed

    The most beautiful setting and a gorgeous property! A short walk to the most glorious beach and on days when we didn’t feel like doing anything we just sat outside and watched the wildlife. The birdbaths, which we washed and refilled daily were a draw for many native birds and the resident Rosenberg’s Monitor was an absolute delight to watch as he moved through, sunning himself on the way

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Great location, well appointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, clean and close to the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 10 nights

    My biggest dislike is the early rise at 6am, waking up by the rooster.

    The property is exactly how it was described in the bio.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    What a wonderful stay. Such a beautiful location and homely holiday house. The bath on the hill sets this house apart. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway - Very tight in a 4wd not to scratch your car on the trees.

    Loved the outdoor bath, location and overall character of the home.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Not bad. A great experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because I am not familiar with or familiar with a new environment, how is the shopping situation I received? We people from the city are very accustomed to having close contact with humidity, but on Kangaroo Island, we may not have prepared well. If the homeowner could prepare some eggs, milk, and bread in advance for future guests, I believe guests who come to stay would be very grateful. These are not very expensive foods that are very daily needs for the family, and can meet the needs of this ordinary breakfast. Yes, if it's okay, it would be great if the homeowner could help prepare. If it's not prepared, it's okay. It's best to give a hint to new guests. Well, maybe we haven't paid much attention to it either. Let's see what we're looking forward to in the future.

    The overall layout of the room is quite good, well, there are many small designs that are carefully thought out, and the overall presentation presents a very comfortable scene. Well, the theme of sailing is a very interesting design for single parties, which can reflect the owner's energy and interests, giving every person living here a sense of story.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Great family friendly beach cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location. Comfy beds and stocked with everything we needed. Resident kangaroos and the most amazing bath surrounded by bush. Strandmarken is great for a family - heaps of small touches for the kids. We felt right at home.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    9.0
    a lovely beach holiday with everything available & fun beachy decor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds in 3rd bedroom ( kid’s room)a bit tight for a larger adult

    beautifully presented with everything you could need for a beach holiday.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    8.0
    Great romantic getaway with everything we required to be able to stay comfortably
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we had a plumbing issue which is the only problem. it was dealt with straight away so really didn’t hinder us at all.

    it had everything we needed to stay comfortably plus more. The outdoor bath was a real treat and the proximity to a great beach was less than 100metres

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    9.0
    Relaxing beach holiday with THAT INSTAGRAM BATH
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor details keep this from being a 10 star review: We found 2 fire ants by the bathtub. The night lamp in the second bedroom as well as the Bluetooth speaker weren’t working. There are kangaroos on the property which is obviously amazing to watch, but they do come for the food and as they are wild animals, we don’t think they should be fed by humans.

    The location couldn’t be any better for KI. It’s so close to the ferry terminal, making arrival and departure easy breezy, but at the same time Island Beach (one of the best swimming beaches on the island) is literally right next to it, a 2 minute walk. The fireplace and outdoor bathtub were LUSH especially for this bizarre winter-in-summer weather. The kitchen was the best stocked I have ever witnessed at a holiday house, from all spices to a delicious free wine and sodastreamer, there was nothing to miss. Don’t hesitate to book here.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    10
    just amazing, perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the perfect beach house, and I mean perfect!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    10
    it was such a pleasure to stay at this lovely property. The pantry was well stocked
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The espresso machine was too complicated for knobs. Luckily we had a plunger with us. 🤣

    close enough to everything

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    9.0
    Very pleasant and relaxing ambiance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No seaview

    Clean neat and tidy accommodation

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    10
    Lovely relaxing property enjoyed by the whole family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No real complaints to speak of.

    Lovely property with great facilities. Everything we would have wanted was provided. Very well provided kitchen, we particularly enjoyed the espresso machine. Fantastic location that was a great jumping off point to everything we wanted to see. Nearby beach was lovely. All the practical stuff aside, it just felt like a beach house. Somewhere that immediately got us into a relaxed holiday mood.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    extremely relaxing and perfect location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

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