Testimonials

January 2012

Pavilions - Thank you so much!  It was so nice for 'some luxury' in between camping!  What a lovely spot.  The kids loved listening to all the wildlife on a night and taking walks.  It's been great, thanks again.

- Rhodes family, Melbourne

Pavilions - We really enjoyed this place, especially the quietness.  Probably one of the best places to stay in KI,

- Mathilde & Jimmy, France

Pavilions - What a great way to start off the New Year!  Pavilions is such a beautiful place to stay, befitting this beautiful part of the world.  Thank you for your hospitality.

- Kim and Will, Atlanta Georgia (USA)

Pavilions - Happy New Year - we are the first!  An excellent place to stay and see the Island.  Fittings and furnishings just right to see you through your holiday.  Great place to animal spot.  For young ones the beaches at Stokes & Emu Bay are perfect.  We will return.

Jean H and family

December 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - We have had a wonderful stay at Cygnet River.  This holiday home is everything it should be.  We hope to come back again soon, and wish you a very successful 2012.

- Chris & family, Chatswood NSW

Cygnet River Retreat - It's Christmas Eve and we are off to Sydney.  But we are so so sad to be going.  This home away from home has been amazing - just perfect for the 4 of us!!  We have loved returning home at the end of each day spent exploring the Island!!  What an Island...We have seen roos, koalas, and the most amazing beaches and scenery anywhere!  We will definitely be back... Thanks for letting us stay in this gorgeous house!!  Best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a wonderful 2012.

- Phil, Carrie, Sam and Lily

Cygnet River Retreat - Thanks a lot Ben and Stephanie for this very pleasant place.  We loved watching birds and sheep, we loved the smell of timber, we loved the atmosphere you've created.  We can feel all your kindness.  Thanks again for this pleasant stay!  Merry Christmas to you.  Best Wishes

- Xavier and Cecile and family, France & New Caledonia

Pavilions - What a fabulous place to spend Christmas.  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at pavilions and on KI

- Bridges family, Germany

Pavilions - What a wonderful place away from everything and so close to nature.  Ideally located and so clean.  Only mistake we made was not staying longer.

- Gary & family, California USA

Pavilions - My family loved staying here very much.  It is a comfortable and relaxing accommodation with high standard and excellent service.

- Chi Chan & Family, Hong Kong

Pavilions - What a pleasant stay for discovering KI.  The koala bear is back!  Thanks for your hospitality. 

- Leo & Josina, The Netherlands

Pavilions - One of the best equipped places we've stayed in, and so quiet and peaceful. . Will definitely come back to stay again, thanks very much,

- Sally & Alex

November 2011

Pavilions - Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Relaxing accommodation of a HIGH standard.  Everything appears catered for.  You guys have a certain winner here for sure.  Fits in well with the KI ambience.  NO problems recommending this place to others.  Our third visit to the island together.

- Dave & Jill, Meadows SA

Cygnet River Retreat - Dear Stephanie & Ben.  Thank you so much for renting us this lovely house.  We have enjoyed every moment.  It's functional and so full of nice atmosphere.  Love to come back one day but Denmark is a long way :-)  All the best

- Jorgen, Vibeke, Daniel, Kit (11), Mark (14), Kevin (9) and Fia (7), Denmark

Pavilions - Perfect relaxing retreat.  Cooked up lobster & whiting on the bbq tonight for exquisite last night.  Hope to come again for a longer stay. Thanks for the early occupancy - very grateful.

- Ian, Ellie & Joan, Coolum Beach QLD

October 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - Thank you for the warm welcome with the fire place lit as we entered.  This place was nothing but a dream home to us - the backyard filled with endless greenery, sheep, lovely sunrises, a veggie patch, the lovely swing in the tree.  Its a perfect place for creative imagination, central to everything, very well equipped.  The kids loved it... we loved it.  Thank you for the fresh eggs and taking the kids of a ride in your van.  We saw two kangaroos in the backyard too - made it complete!

- Asesh, Mona, Monash & Nikhil, NSW

Cygnet River Retreat - Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in KI.  It has been a wonderful week - very relaxing and a great place to unwind after a hectic life in the city!  We hope to come back here again and will definitely recommend your place to friends & family.

- The Loh Family, Adelaide

Pavilions - Perfect accommodation!  We could not have asked for more.  This accommodation truly has "made our holiday"!  Would definitely recommend Pavilions to all our friends.  Much appreciated.

Dave & Jude

Pavilions - Thank you very much for a comfortable stay in Pavilions.  My first time to KI and I have greatly enjoyed it.  It's very pleasant at the end of a lovely day to look forward to accommodation of such a high standard. 

- David & Pauline, Nailsworth SA

Cygnet River Retreat - Was a great experience, lovely homely feel to the place unlike anything we have seen before.  Loved being by the sheep and birds, isolated yet close to everything.  We had a great time!  Cheers

- Gemma, Joseph, Stuart, Mary and Gimmy (dog)

Pavilions - We all really enjoyed our stay in your lovely comfortable home and touring around Kangaroo Island - so many great things to see.  Would love to return again.

- John, Margaret & Amy

Pavilions - Great place, very comfortable, nice spot.  Thank you.

- Willem & Marianne, Holland

September 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely home.  The setting is beautiful and very conveniently situated to allow travel in all directions around the island.  The house is very well equipped and lovely, cosy and warm.  Many thanks for having us, and we are sorry we have to leave early due to illness.  We hope to return one day.

- Ruth & Geoff and friends, Adelaide/Sydney

Cygnet River Retreat - Didn't know what to expect, was very surprised!  Everyone loved it, the kids especially who have seen lots of motels/hotels and are hard to please.  We are from the country but this place even quieter than our place.  Gave the piano a bashing and enjoyed watching the sheep lazily grazing out the back.  Would recommend to anyone.

- Tony, Suzanne and family, VIC

Cygnet River Retreat - Thank you Ben and Stephanie for helping make Kangaroo Island a bright highlight of our Australian trip.  The house is peaceful and just perfect.  A beautiful place that warmed my spirit.

- Karen and Neil, New York US

July 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - This house is in a lovely spot.  We have enjoyed our time here.  Just a beautiful place to stay. 

- Sonia, John and family, Perth WA

Cygnet River Retreat - We love your home.  It felt like home.  We liked watching the sheep, the paddocks are beautiful and it was so nice to come home to each day.  We managed dto keep track of the koala each day.  We loved the wildlife on KI especially the birds, penguins and seals. It was so worth every second of the very rough ferry crossing.

- Ros & Greg, Jamberoo NSWJune 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - Many thanks for the lovely experience at your beautiful cottage here.  The moment we stepped inside it was love at first sight!  It has been our haven for the past 4 days and it has been absolutely fabulous relaxing and takiing in the sights and surrounds of this wonderful nature retreat.  We will always remember our time here and hope to return some day and hopefully  be able to spot that elusive koala too.  We did enjoy watching the feathered friends in the bird bath though.  Thanks Stephanie for saving us with another key.

- Simon, Esther & Ethan (Singapore)

Pavilions - We had a really lovely time here.  Haven't taken too many trips with our 2 yo daughter but she loved it here.  Thanks so much for leaving toys etc for her.  Greatly appreciated.  We love to cook and the kitchen was awesome.  Even got to finally see the resident koala just before we left!

- Sarah, Story & Adam

May 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - We loved staying here.  It was so relaxing watching the animals graze and the birdlife.  The house is so cozy and the fire was wonderful.  Our daughter loved collecting the eggs from the hen house and patting the cfalves.  Thank you for making our holiday so enjoyable.

- Julie, Marty & Isabelle, Sydney

Pavilions - What a lovely place in a lovely setting.  Great location!!  We really enjoyed our stay here at Pavilions & on KI.  KI is such an amazing place - remote and beautiful.  Having a great kitchen at the end of a long day was very helpful.  Slept great in the bed.  Yes Stephanie, we did see a koala.  Thanks again.

- Jeanne & Jim USA

Cygnet River Retreat - Thanks for a wonderful stay.  The children were quite taken with the calves over the fence.  They loved all the toys & having a candlelit dinner and were kept busy with the chalk board.  We return to Adelaide feeling refreshed and keen to return to KI sometime soon- Susannah, Nicholas, George, Harry & Benji

April 2011

Cygnet River Retreat - We had a fantastic time here.  The house is comfortable and the kids loved the swings, cubby house and chickens & cows.  On top of everything we also had perfect weather & lots of easter eggs.

- Rhys, Sandra, Finn, Matilda & Lucinda

Cygnet River Retreat - Thanks Ben & Stephanie for a fantastic break.  The house is beautiful and well stocked.  We would certainly love to be back soon.

- Yvonne, Isobel (UK) Celine, Aiden and Maeve (Adelaide)

Cygnet River Retreat - We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.  The house is well appointed in such a beautiful location.  The piano was well loved as was the swings.  Thank you.

- Mia, Mark, Isabelle & Alexandra, Sydney

Cygnet River Retreat - Thank you Ben & Stephanie for creating such a lovely place.  It's a great place to relax and to enjoy the peaceful nature.  We hope to come back any time soon.

- Benoit, Maryse, Michele & Claude - Luxembourg

Pavilions - We have had a lovely Easter visit and the combination of Cygnet River Retreat and Pavilions for our three families has worked perfectly.  Thank you for making the arrangements so easy and the visit so peaceful.  It is a beautiful part of the world!

- Mel, Jase & Samuel

Pavilions - Our first surprise was seeing the beautiful accommodation we were staying in.  Such a peaceful and serene setting.  The weather was kind and the sight-seeing fantastic.  So much wildlife.  We thank you sooo much for a very memorable holiday.

- John & Rose (Gold Coast), Alan & Cody (Adelaide)

Pavilions - We had a lovely peaceful time.  Very nice place to stay, will definitely recommend, thank you.

- Ann Dave & family (Liverpool UK)

Pavilions - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.  If we are lucky enough to come back to KI would certainly try to stay here.  With thanks and best wishes

- Neil & Dale, Sydney

March 2011

Pavilions - Hi Stephaniel, thanks for your help on the ferry booking.  You know I felt scared when everything was planned and I knew that I couldn't book the ferry ticket online.  But lucky I got you.  Thank you.  I felt very amazed when I stepped into this house.  It's not really the same as I saw on the internet.  It is much much better!  Lucky me that I have a chance to stay here and I would like to come with my family and my love next time.  Thank you.

- Lester, Hong Kong

Cygnet River Retreat - A green change for us and our vision of heaven.  The Retreat alone would make for a wonderful holiday.  To have it here on this marvelous island...subline.  And what a perfect base for excursions. 

- Janine & Sharon, outback NSW

Cygnet River Retreat - What a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquil surroundings without doing without all the home comforts.  We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Retreat.  Will certainly remember our visit to KI and will pass our sentiments on to anyone who will listen when we are back home.  Thanks again,

- Jan & Alan (Cambridgeshire UK), Daphne, Julie & Les, Aldinga Beach SA

Pavilions - To Stephanie, thanks for the lovely location for our base to explore KI.  We found it clean and cosy and well stocked.  The location is just beautiful, our 2 year old loved the farm animals, koala and swing! (so did we!).  What a beautiful part of the world you live in.

- Anton, Linda and Milla, Adelaide - Janice & Bill, Perth

Pavilions - We were delighted to have two koala's spend two days with us!  Found Pavilions al ideal location for exploring KI.  All the best.

- Tony & Helen, Christchurch NZ

Pavilions - We enjoyed your house, which combined elegance and practicality.  We also loved the stock grazing up to the garden twice a day.  We are ex-farmers ourselves so to watch them without the responsibility of ownership was a pleasure.  We felt privileged to see the dry creek turn into a billabong with the good rain.  Hope the season continues well for you.  Thank you

- Ann & Philip, Ballaret VIC

Cygnet River Retreat - What a beautiful place to stay!  We had such a lovely time here - lots of breakfasts & bbq's outside and nights enjoying the quiet surroundings.  Above all we loved meeting your local koala who we named Ned.  Ned was an absolute delight and a sighting of a rare koala really made our trip.  Thank you.

- Gemma, Matt & Jenny, UK

Cygnet River Retreat - A lovely spot to base ourselves while we explored the island, with all the comforts of home.  And of course the resident koala was an added bonus!

- Bill, Darma (Canada) & Paige (Hobart)

Pavilions - The Pavilions have been the best accommodation of our trip in Australia!  It's really a very comfortable house.  Our stay has been very pleasant.  It's a shame that we cannot stay longer.  We have not seen the koala but we have watched a lot of kangaroos, wallabies, possums and an echidna around.  Birdlife is also fantastic!

- Kefferstein family, France

February 2011

Pavilions - Most charming accommodation.  All the "extra" touches made it outstanding.  Our 3 y.o toddler loved the toys & dvd's.  Very family friendly.  Great location which enhanced our brief KI experience.  Thank you.

- Margrit, Sean & Quinn (Singapore)

Cygnet River Retreat - Thank you Ben & Stephanie.  We had a very pleasant time here.  We enjoyed the tranquility, the spaciousness of the house and the bird life, especially at dusk when the flocks of galahs settled noisily in the gum trees.  A great place to unwind and relax.  We've stayed at Pavilions and now the Retreat.  Both are so charming, so cosy, so neat.  We'll be back again.

- John & Margaret (Adelaide), Rosmarie (Cologne Germany)

Cygnet River Retreat - Congratulations Ben and Stephanie.  You've created a haven of peace and tranquility.  The minute we stepped in we felt at home.  We managed to say hello to your resident koala and all the wonderful birds and animals in the back yard - rosella, galah, sheep and chooks.  In short, a fantastic place to unwind and relax.

- Ray & Alice (Hallidays Point NSW)

Pavilions - We greatly enjoyed our stay at Pavilions.  We hope to come back again.  Our stay at KI was made extremely comfortable and we are glad we chose to stay here.  Thank you.

- Catherine, Kevin & Caitlin (Adelaide), Maureen & Bill (Ireland)

Pavilions - Dear Stephanie, thanks again for your organisation of the last 3 days on Kangaroo Island.  The house is really beautiful and very comfortable.  Our family enjoyed it very much and had to use it also very much because the weather was "terrible for us tourists".  It rained the whole day "cats and dogs".  Hopefully the island is satisfied, especially the nature!  So we only saw the beautiful Island from the car and from foreign pictures also, "bad luck!".    Best Regards

- Dungj, Jorg and Patrick, Berlin Germany

Pavilions - 2 nights not enough time to spend in Pavilions, nor enough time for KI.  But we did our best.  Pavilions made the stay extremely comfortable.  Even saw a hoped-for Koala.  Thanks and good luck

- Don & Gail - Toronto Canada

Pavilions - Really lovely accommodation in such a beautiful, peaceful setting and so well equipped with everything we  could possibly need!  Hopefully we may get the chance to come back one day.

- Heather & Rob, UK

Pavilions - Enjoyed Kangaroo Island, 4 days wasn't nearly long enough time.  The pavilions is super, so comfortable, a home from home.  Returning in the evenings was so peaceful.  The koalas were the icing on the cake!  Good luck to you both in the future. 

- Marian & John, UK