Coorong Island Retreat

Coorong Island Retreat has everything farm stay vacationers expect, with two paddocks, a lakefront, and livestock (such as cows, goats, chicken, and geese) to keep you company. It has easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities.

The bathroom follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers). It focuses on satisfying people's needs with natural resources and processes to save water through using eco-friendly toilets to save the environment.

If you plan to bring your soap, shampoo, or toothpaste, we ask that you bring biodegradable products to ensure that greywater runoffs flow easily and do not harm the environment. Thank you!

Guest will have access to the tiny house and the surrounding areas, including the farm, except other parts of the property that may need the land host's permission.

Quiet hours 10 pm-7 am
– No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
– Please contact the land host if you plan to bring your pet
– Any damage done by pets shall be payable by the guests
– Pets are not allowed on beds and sofas, and clean after pet faeces
– Pets need to be kept on leash at all times as livestock is present on the property
– Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission
– No smoking inside, except in specific places such as the covered carport and gravel driveway
– Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics, close windows, and lock doors when leaving the house

Important Note:

– Please watch out for snakes as the property is home to a variety of wildlife.
– Guests must bring their own firewood, which you can also find in local petrol stations.
– Guests can connect to the wifi for free using the network name "Island Retreat" and password claimed upon arrival.
– Dropping cigarette butts on dry grass can start a fire. Please put out your cigarettes properly.

Coorong Island Retreat near Meningie is surrounded by water that lakes such as Lake Albert, and beaches such as Jervis Bay are just around the corner. Here, vacationers can enjoy long walks in parks, wonderful picnics, and a wide range of water sports. It is a growing community with everything you need to escape the noise of city life and into this secluded retreat.

Our recommendation:

Food Scene

– Meningie Bakery is famous for its pies, pastries, and sausage rolls that are hard to miss.
– Happy Daise is a restaurant that offers delicious and affordable meals after a long trip.
– Freshies Cafe & Bar is a popular cafe that offers good food, service, and beautiful water views.
– Foodland Meningie is a grocery store where locals and travelers can get their basic needs.

Sightseeing

– Pink Lake is a popular tourist spot where they get to see the mysterious pink colouration of the lake.
– Coorong National Park is a walking trail overlooking a long stretch of water leading to Lake Alexandrina.
– Pelican Path is a 400m walking trail that offers seating and viewing platforms for tourists to enjoy stunning views.