Ocean views|Pool|Hikes|Eco Luxury|Kangaroo Island

Welcome to your private KI sanctuary with a sublime pool. Little Cuttlefish is a truly unique eco-friendly, luxury holiday home, with spectacular vistas overlooking the vast blue waters of Backstairs Passage to mainland Australia. Stunning ocean views from every room, come and be our guest in nature's paradise! 15 minutes from the Penneshaw Ferry, this cliff edge, self-contained rammed earth home is neighbours with Dudley Wines and round the corner from Lashmar Conservation Park! Just perfect! The space Meander between avenues of trees and farmland promising serenity and solitude with unrivalled vistas and a very strong sense of arrival. Little Cuttlefish is a clifftop sanctuary at one with the natural world, embodying all things authentically Australian, including your very own resident driveway kangaroos to welcome you! As you slide open the gate to your secluded courtyard garden, this architectural masterpiece draws you in and wraps its rammed earth arms around you. The open plan living space floods with northern light, drawing you out to uninterrupted views of the rugged coastline and pristine waters. Leave the world behind you and immerse yourself in the sounds of the ocean as you contemplate a swim in the 18m lap pool or a hike down to your private Little Cuttlefish Bay. Crank up the expresso coffee machine or try our neighbour's wine as you submit to the island vibe. Snuggle into the oversized lounges with a book or board game by the fire, or laze about enjoying the Sonos sound system or the smart TV. Picturesque work nooks, secret reading corners as well as laundry and kitchen facilities allow you to tend to the necessities of life. Plenty of ready cut wood from this 135 acre property is placed conveniently for you to enjoy the fireplace or use the wood fired oven. Alternatively, fossick in the butler's pantry to choose an electric plug-in appliance with which to cook your meal, or an alfresco BBQ lunch or a platter on the bench perched poolside. A snack on the upstairs balcony might be rewarded with sightings of soaring birds of prey - majestic sea eagles, wedge tails or peregrine falcons or perhaps watching for whales, seals, dolphins or maybe kangaroos is more your thing? Adventuring on the property and traversing coastal reserve offers endless hiking - so bring your trekking shoes and maybe pack a picnic. Or hop in the car to nearby wineries, cute cafes in Penneshaw or explore the nature reserves and beaches on the Dudley Peninsula. Perhaps you'll spend the day discovering all that lies to the west, driving the quintessential KI roads to Stokes, voted Australia's best beach, or out to the remarkable rocks, admirals arch, Seal Bay, Flinder's Chase, Vivonne Bay - where you might be tempted to try the famous whiting burger at the general store. KI is a foodies dream, the epitome of "locally sourced" as you enjoy the passion of those who share their goodies from "paddock to plate" with local wines, gins and micobrewery. Remember to bring home your favourites to enjoy at Little Cuttlefish as you watch the stunning sunset over the ocean. Bed time is the best! A luxurious upholstered Tempur King bed upstairs awaits. Awaken to the sounds of nature as you emerge onto the balcony to watch the sunrise. Downstairs is the King Sleeping Duck bed, the ultimate in comfort. Both spacious bedrooms have large ensuites, Kloudsacs to sink into and work nooks. Little Cuttlefish really is a uniquely special cliff-top home and a very difficult eco-retreat to leave. Your very own bit of north coast Australia. Guest access Contactless check in using your own code for our secure Schlage lock Other things to note This is your chance to embark on the adventure of sustainable barefoot luxury in the comfort of thoughtful off-grid living. A truly massive solar system means you can be liberal in your use of electricity, knowing that any excess is stored in the battery banks or diverted in the colder months to the hydronic heating to effortlessly keep the home cozy. Water tanks supply the house, dam water is used outdoors and we maintain an 18m pool diligently so it is chemically safe to swim. Please message us for further information of all our eco-friendly amenities.