Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families | House in Western River

9.0 (6 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   8 Bedrooms  8 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Duncan House | Gum Valley Quarters: perfect for large groups and families

8 Bedroom House in Duncan, Western River

Struggling to find affordable self-contained accommodation for your large group of friends or family?
Gum Valley's old Shearer's Quarters provides a relaxing, modest farmstay that is ideal for bigger groups on an extended stay and looking for a base near KI's best attractions at the western end.
Located on the North Coast Road between Snelling Beach and Western River Cove, it's a 5 minute drive to these two amazing beaches and not far from Stokes Bay, voted second best beach in the world in 2023 and 2024.
The Quarters has 8 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, sleeping up to 25 guests.
There's a large open plan living/dining room, an all-weather bbq & entertaining area plus a games shed offering plenty of usable space.
The commercial kitchen is well equipped for the catering needs of many mouths with a gas cooktop/ electric oven, dishwasher and a sizable walk-in pantry.
The Quarters has its own fenced yard, an expansive open area for vehicle parking and a firepit looking down the valley out to Investigator Strait for use in the cooler months.
A supply of basic bedding, linen and towels are available; the laundry also has a large washer & dryer available.
Hire includes basic linen, firewood for the combustion heater and additional refrigeration if needed for all the fish and crays you catch...
Please note: this listing displays default distances incorrectly; it's a short drive to both Snelling Beach and Western River Cove (7kms), not the default 20+ minute drive suggested.

This 8 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Kitchen, Accessibility, Entertainment, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 8 Bedrooms and 8 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Duncan. Enjoy your stay in Duncan at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 8 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Table tennis
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smart TV
  • Games
General
  • Recycling
  • English
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: we love kids.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 40;pre-approval needed, min nights still req'd.
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) note from host: pre approval: outside only. no chasing livestock. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: pre-approval needed, min nights still req'd. parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Jomon A.
Oct 9, 2025 07:12:55 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: The Gum Valley Quarters was very spacious, with many bedrooms and bathrooms, to host large groups of people. There are many movies to choose from, and the drive there is scenic. There is plenty of space outside and the firepit always has wood stocked. All rooms were very clean and had fresh bathroom towels ready, as well as a room heater for the cold. Overall, this is a ideal place for large groups to stay when coming to Kangaroo Island.
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