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Located in Emu Bay and only 400 metres from Emu Bay Beach, Salty Dog provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views. The property offers barbecue facilities. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy diving and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 24 km from Salty Dog.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location on the Bay where the penguins come in. We saw penguins and other wildlife.
  • Gemma
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous view, fantastic spot, renovations are lovely and has everything you need.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Such a homely feel away from home. Very well appointed. The kids absolutely loved it. Close enough to all the amenities of Kingscote with a real coastal feel. Amazing position, great for exploring with the kids, fishing etc. listening to the...
  • Katrine
    Australia Australia
    The cottage is in a perfect location, with panoramic seaviews. We could hear the little penguins going up the beach right outside the house each night. So serene and beautiful! Kitchen very well set up for real cooking. The weather was cold, but...
  • Kara
    Australia Australia
    Was as we expected. Salty dog is in a great spot if you are looking for accommodation close to the beach, jetty. Lovely surprise was the penguins in the garden outside bedroom windows. Locals we met were very friendly. Be wary a lot of outlets...
  • John
    Australia Australia
    The location was amazing, walked to the jetty and beach, was comfortable for all family sizes, modern and clean appliances, warm and welcoming. Back yard for kids to play and beautiful sunrise every morning.
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    We loved the location and would not hesitate to recommend The Salty Dog to anyone staying on Kangaroo Island. We fell in love with Emu Bay and Kangaroo Island as a whole. With the ocean at your door step and visible from most windows but...
  • Bryce
    Australia Australia
    The view is the highlight of this place, right in front of the beach. You can lay on the sofa and stare out at the water. The place has everything you want, with a nice bathroom.
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    No breakfast supplied. The location was excellent the wildlife around the house was great seeing every night.
  • Marie
    Denmark Denmark
    Amazing views and location. Emu Bay beach is lovely. Great for children.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Salty Dog
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Salty Dog takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEftposBankcard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Salty Dog in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Salty Dog

    • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Salty Dog. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Salty Dog may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Salty Dog offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beach

    • Salty Dog can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Salty Dog is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Salty Dog has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Salty Dog is 150 yards from the centre of Emu Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Salty Dog is popular with guests booking family stays.