Endangered flora, untamed bush, glorious wild coastline, passionate owner, the sounds of silence broken only by the call of the Crimson Rosella's, Black Cockatoo, Magpie or Currawong....the list goes on. This is Cape Cassini Wildlife Retreat The approach to this unique retreat immediately lends it self to the true essence of this remarkable place. The road is rough BUT..... but you just take it easy....slowly, slowly. It is 4.5 kms from the junction with Hummocky Road along the unsealed road to the retreat. You are immdeiately enveloped by the dense surrounding bush of this wonderful place. If you are seeking peace and quiet, walking trails through unspoilt bush and along spectacular coastline, comfortable accommodation in a remote location and the hospitality of a good bloke in David the owner you will find all of this at CCWR. I highly recommend CCWR if you like the Australian bush. My wife and I stayed at CCWR for 3 nights. We were the only guests and David went to a a great deal of trouble to look after us and to keep the log fire roaring. A substantial continental breakfast was enjoyed each morning by the fire. Each evening we shared his kitchen to cook our dinner and share with him the tales of the day. Our bedroom and separate bathroom were big, clean and very comfortable. The balcony looked out over the bush and further to the ocean. The bathroom had sufficient quality toiletries for two people. Bath towels were large and very soft (not crispy cornflake brittle!!). David is passionate about the Retreat and his endeavours to grow and maintain a special eco friendly place in the bush that others can enjoy. (As an aside he represented Australia in the over 60's cricket versus England). We were taken aback when during the coastal walk he pointed out an endangered species of flora that grows on his property.…
Really really good place, we go to KI 3 times holiday and stay at David house are most unforgotten trip. We stay here on 7-10Feb2019 for total 4 Nights, house located at very wild & nature place. You can totally relax & will not hv others disturbed you. David is very kind hostel & helps us a lot. Wild tour & night safari are amazing. We really recommend my friend stay at here! Wishing David good health & wealth & see you on next time!
For staying off the beaten track CCWR really takes some beating, but with the added luxury of accommodation that offers all the mod cons. We had a fantastic morning seeing the local penguins in their burrows, ably guided by our host. We then took time to explore some of the caves along the beautiful rocky coastline, all with not another human being in sight. At dusk it was magical to sit in the comfort of the conservatory, glass of wine in hand, and watch the kangaroos, echidnas and local bird life drinking from the water troughs about 6 feet from us. Be prepared to find yourself so captivated by the breakfast wildlife visitors that you have to tear yourself away to get on with the days exploring!
A cosy place in a wild environment, and the best location to see daily wildlife. The way down to the sea is fantastic, we really had a wonderful time. Definitely recommended It you want to enjoy wallabies and Kangaroos in the wild, and take a deep glance at the stars.
This retreat is certainly in a quiet location, being at the end of 4.5 kilometre dirt track. The view from our room, Yacca room, towards Investigator Strait was lovely. It could be very pleasant watching the local wallabies and kangaroos feeding down below the balcony. Kitchen facilities are provided, with a reserved fridge shelf, for own meal preparation. The bedroom and ensuite were clean and comfortable, however, no servicing provided over the four nights we stayed. There are some rules applying at this eco-retreat which are fair enough- limit water use, a request to use the provided environmentally friendly toiletries, being aware of electricity and internet usage. However, the period we stayed was very hot with temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius or more. Whilst the main building is constructed of mud brick, the second storey is not, and our room became unbearably hot in the evenings. The ceiling fan did not make much difference to the temperature or stuffiness in the room, with the westerly sun beating through the bathroom window, which did not have a blind. We have lived in some very hot climates and are used to the heat, so knew that the room only had to cool down a little and we would be able to sleep. An electric portable air-conditioner was provided in the room, so we used this, only to be questioned about running it all night, which we had not done. We do not think the owner had any idea how hot it becomes upstairs, despite his knowledge about eco-friendly operations. If you are considering staying here in summer we suggest you check with David about this issue first. Another thing to be aware of, is the 4.5.km track off the main road is through private property, and in sections, can be very rough. More like 4WD access tracks we have used. A rental car insurance policy will most probably be invalidated by driving this track and damage to the underbody can easily occur. Be warned. Also, some of the information on the website is outdated, but was still included in the room folder, so double check if anything in particular appeals to you. Although comfortable, we found the facilities a little dated. David no doubt has a wealth of knowledge about Kangaroo Island and will be happy to share this with guests. A comprehensive library is available for browsing,too.…
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