LifeTime Private Retreats offers three individual, secluded and beautiful havens on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, located a short 30 minute flight from Adelaide. Instead of rooms, suites and restaurants clustered together in one location, you have the use of a stunning designer residence set on private acreage away from other guests, but still receive all the services of a private lodge or resort. LifeTime Private Retreats offers three levels of accommodation tailored to suit your needs. No matter your choice, our aim is to hand-make a luxury getaway just for you.

Accommodation at Lifestyle Private Retreats
Lifetime Private Retreats - The three secluded and contemporary furnished houses have beach access and either sea or beach views.

Lifetime Private Retreats - Cliff House

The sensuous curves of the Cliff House, perched on the cliff overlooking beautiful Snelling’s Beach, South Australia, inspires complete surrender to relaxation for the perfect romantic getaway. The circular tower bedroom, with its panoramic window looking out to southern sea, and the cushioned sunken pit with open fire are the ultimate in repose. Luxuriate yourself in your outdoor cliff-edge Jacuzzi, drinking in breathtaking views of Snelling’s Beach, a local pod of Dolphins or the shooting stars above. Note: There is a private helicopter landing area nearby to the Cliff House - ideal transport for wedding or honeymoon arrivals/departures and last minute get a ways. Cliff House Configuration: Sleeps maximum six guests – two king bed bedrooms (one of which could be a twin), one king-bed tower room, and two bathrooms (one with bath). Cliff House Inventory: • Heated outdoor Jacuzzi • Outdoor private courtyard • Sunken, cushion-lined conversation pit with open fire • CD player sound system • Internet broadband access • Powerful telescope for the best star gazing free from city lights • Direct dial telephones • Television/DVD player • Open fireplace and auxiliary heating/cooling • Kitchen cooking utensils • Crockery and cutlery for when you feel creative • Drinking rainwater • Espresso machine and coffee grinder • Dishwasher • Iron and ironing board • Hairdryer in bathroom • Board games by the fire for those cooler days • Barbecue Consider the Cliff House for an exclusive, luxury beach villa vacation. Lifetime Private Retreats - Sky House Step out of the ordinary world and into the romantic Sky House for the perfect South Australian weekend getaway. This dangerously romantic rammed-earth villa is located on the highest point of the property with unsurpassed sweeping views of the rugged coastline as far as the eye can see. The slow combustion fireplace, the huge Villeroy and Boch bathtub, the internal floor heating under the bedroom/bathroom and the complete solitude make this house the ultimate honeymooners’ delight or a haven for those who enjoy quiet, blissful isolation and total privacy. Sky House Configuration: Sleeps a maximum of two guests in luxury - 1 x King bed with en-suite. Sky House Inventory: • Outdoor private courtyard • Private helicopter landing area nearby • CD/record player (pull out your old vinyl favourites) • Broadband internet access • Powerful telescope for the best star gazing free from city lights • Direct dial telephones • Television and Austar cable with DVD player upon request • Combustion fireplace and auxiliary heating/cooling • Kitchen cooking utensils • Crockery and cutlery for when you feel creative • Drinking rainwater • Espresso machine and coffee grinder • Dishwasher • Iron and ironing board • Hairdryer in bathroom • Board games by the fire for those cooler days • Barbecue NB: Full Service Luxury guests also have complimentary use of their own private beach gazebo and shuttle service to the beach. Enjoy the Sky House as your South Australian up-market island holiday paradise. Lifetime Private Retreats - Stone House The South Australian heritage three bedroom Stone House is built from old sandstone, timber and corrugated iron and has the combined charm of beach and bush settings. Each bedroom has its own luxurious ensuite bathroom with double showers and a private courtyard or deck. With views of native bush gardens, rolling hills, the ocean, and a beach only three-minutes walk away, you’re sure to start to unwind. Afternoon drinks on your own private sun deck or a good brandy by the open stone fireplace? The choice is yours. Stone House Configuration: Sleeps a maximum of six guests: three King-size bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Two of the rooms can be made twin rooms if required. Stone House inventory: • Outdoor deck and private courtyard • Stereo system and broadband Internet access • Direct dial telephones – charges apply • Television/DVD player • Combustion fireplace and auxiliary heating/cooling • Kitchen cooking utensils • Crockery and cutlery for when you feel creative • Drinking rainwater • Espresso machine and coffee grinder • Dishwasher • Iron and ironing board • Hairdryer in each bathroom • Board games by the fire for those cooler days Revel in the majestic surroundings and the luxury of the furnishings at this beautiful kangaroo Island Lifetime Private Retreat.

Check in and out times: Check in time is 2:00pm, and check out time is 10:00am. We will do our best to accommodate different times, but should the house be required for other guests checking in on the day you are checking out, then the 10.00am check out will need to be adhered to in order for cleaning to be completed.

Lifestyle Private Retreats - Choose your style of stay
LifeTime Private Retreats on Kangaroo Island specialises in hand crafted private villa/house accommodation set in stunning locations of natural beauty. Each boutique villa has its own style and character developed over the years by the Hannaford families.

Full Service Luxury Accommodation - includes all meals prepared by your own chef, all beverages liqueurs, snacks and shared wild-life tour. It also includes a special dinner at our family’s private shearing shed built from sugar gum trees. Here you dine on the very best local produce and wines under candlelight and the inquisitive eyes of the friendly wildlife.

Concierge Accommodation includes all self serve meals, your own touring car with personalised itinerary, music CD, and welcome champagne.

House Only Accommodation is for luxury house rental only, including a complimentary ‘KI tasting breakfast’ highlighting the local produce.

The LifeTime Private Retreats Experience
• Exclusivity: complete privacy in your own home on your own acreage, away from other guests
• The luxury beach villas all have their own unique character, style, design and décor catering to couples, families with children, friends, honeymooners and corporate guests
• Have our kitchen come to you: options for exclusive dining only available to LifeTime guests that can include a private chef, gourmet delivery meals and dining in a selection of private outdoor locations
• Personally tailored stay: fill out our intriguing “once in a lifetime interview questions” when you book, and realise that the planning for your stay starts well before you arrive.

Full Service Luxury Accommodation Inclusions
• Transfers to and from Kangaroo Island’s Kingscote Airport
• Luxury private villa on your own wilderness estate - so you can’t be disturbed by other guests
• Your own chef personally designs your daily menu to your tastes and to what you feel like on the day, based on local seasonal produce
&bull: Breakfast and dinner delivered to your villas, as well as all food treats and snacks
• All beverages, including juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks
• Casual style gourmet lunches designed for picnicking at one of our private outdoor locations
• Spirits from your private bar
• Shared wild life tour with tour specialists Exceptional Kangaroo Island (**conditions apply)
• Dining with the Kangaroos* is LifeTime’s signature Shearing Shed dinner with optional night croquet (weather dependant) and wildlife spotting
• Access to a selection of available water sporting equipment
• On-call shuttle transport between your house and Snellings Beach if required
• Your own private boat house gazebo on the beach for daily use and protection from the flies, sun, or wind. This eclectic venue was once the family’s old boat shed that has been newly transformed into the perfect relaxation location. Sits in the sand only meters from the ocean and includes lounges, dining table and the best views of the beach.
• Daily service clean with full change of linen every three days
• Internet
• Cable TV (except the Cliff House, which has free-to-air channels) and all phone calls.
• Answer our once in a LifeTime interview questions for a personalised stay.
• Luxuriate in Aveda products

* For one special night, dine in our historic and enchanting shearing shed set amongst the local kangaroo and wallaby population. Includes pre-dinner drinks, canapés, 3 course fine dining evening, night croquet (warmer months) and after dinner nocturnal tour seeing the local kangaroos, possums and wallabies.
** Wild-life tours depart from the airport between 9.00am and 11.00. It is crucial that the guests are booked into the morning Rex flights to the Island. Please notify LifeTime at time of booking to arrange details.

Rate exclusions - Full Service Luxury Accommodation
Massage, additional exclusive dining not included in the package, wine upgrades, transfers from locations other than Kingscote airport, personal laundry and childcare services.

Your concierge accommodation package includes:
• Private luxury villa accommodation (see individual houses for details)
• Hire car with personalised driving itinerary
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Open pantry: are you sick of buying the kitchen basics when house renting? LifeTime has set up the pantry to include fresh fruit, local olive oil, salt, pepper, long-life milk, sugar, balsamic vinegar, fresh ground coffee, standard and herbal teas, foil, glad wrap and matches and our famous home glassed figs.
• Luxuriate in Aveda bathroom products

House Only Accommodation Inclusions (applicable to all houses)
• Answer our once in a LifeTime interview questions for a personalised stay.
• Local produce supplier lists (marron, seafood, meats, etc.) available with LifeTime discount
• 10-15 minute healthy and tasty LifeTime recipes to give you more time for the beach
• Luxuriate in Aveda products

Rate exclusions - House Only Accommodation
Massage, telephone calls, touring, transfers, all dining events and options, food beverages and delivery meals available - charges apply).

With over a third of the Island preserved as national park and containing over 20% of Australia's total bird species, Kangaroo Island is a natural, healthy private retreat from a busy lifestyle.

Nature's drama is played out in this undiscovered place, with its rugged cliffs, dramatic empty beaches, abounding with wildlife - dolphins and seals frolic regularly in the bay - whilst ospreys soar above the waves.

Check in and out times: Check in time is 2:00pm, and check out time is 10:00am. We will do our best to accommodate different times, but should the house be required for other guests checking in on the day you are checking out, then the 10.00am check out will need to be adhered to in order for cleaning to be completed.

Lifetime Retreats Dining

At LifeTime Private Retreats, you will not find conventional restaurants. Instead, we have a range of beautiful outdoor and indoor locations around Middle River where we can serve up feasts of local produce within the privacy of your own group. Your owner/chef has prepared meals for celebrities and you will deserving of the same. Launched in January with celebrity chef Pete Evans we are proud to announce our Field to Feast gourmet food weekend that can be booked for small groups (min 8). With our Full Service Luxury accommodation, all meals and beverages are included, but with our House Only accommodation you can choose from a range of dining experiences and meal deliveries. If you're feeling creative, you can cook from a selection of family recipes supplied in your house. We have also negotiated local supplier discounts on selected KI produce on your behalf. Take advantage of our hassle-free catering: our blissful remoteness means the nearest restaurants and shops are a 20 minute drive away. Activities available at Lifetime Private Retreats Complimentary snorkelling gear, boogie boards and beach games (additional charges may apply). Even high tea and croquet! Local touring options, massage, mud treatments, diving, cooking lessons, fishing expeditions and visits to the local native animal research and tracking centre are optional extras.

Lifetime Private Retreats Location
Lifetime offers secluded and beautiful havens on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, located a short 30 minute flight from Adelaide. Once on Kangaroo Island LifeTime is 45 minutes drive from Kingscote Airport or 1½ hours from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw, with most of the journey on unsealed (but good quality) road. Positioned near rugged cliffs and dramatic empty beaches, crowded only by the occasional dolphins and seals that frolic regularly in the bay, Lifetime offers a natural retreat from a busy lifestyle.

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