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We stayed 3 nights, after staying our first night in Kingscote after a late ferry trip from the mainland. . The cabin is situated adjacent to the farmhouse driveway, the cabin's gate was closed, so when we arrived we drove to the farmhouse but nobody welcomed us so I had to call the owner for instructions. The cabin appears to be almost new so the facilities are excellent. We dined once at the Parndarna Hotel and had a good pub meal. Parndarna is centrally located with bitumen roads to most tourist destinations, and we found that worked well for us.

Wedgetaildown is an extraordinary destination. The accommodation may be the best VRBO/AirBnB we have ever stayed in. It is a perfect size for one or two people. The unit is lovely inside, with very comfortable furniture and beautiful artwork, and it has huge windows that look out over the scenic property. The unit is perfectly appointed and supplied. Although it attached to the main house, you wouldn't know it as the rammed-earth walls prevent any noise transmission, as well as keeping it cool in summer. We found the kitchen to be well designed and that it had everything that we could want. The shower was delightful, and there was a washing machine, which came in very handy! Sitting on the verandah, we were treated to close-up visits by the resident kangaroos and their joeys every day. There were heaps of colorful birds to watch. The resident family of fairy wren were a delight to watch. We saw echidnas several times but missed the resident goannas. And, the magnificent gum tree in front of the verandah was home to a koala during our stay. We were enchanted watching him feed and sleep. If you are looking for peace, solitude, absolute quiet, beautiful scenery and wildlife, all within easy reach of anywhere on the island, you could not possibly find a better place. And, I forgot, the sunsets and stars were to die for. Finally, our hosts, Betty and Peter, were as friendly, accommodating, and helpful as you could want, all while remaining unobtrusive. They graciously provided assistance with a leaky tyre on our car, lent us towels and a blanket for a beach outing, and gave us a whistle and compass to make sure that we wouldn't get lost on far reaches of their property. We would come back in a second!