Above Easter Cove at American River, roughly central on Kangaroo Island, three self-contained apartments look out over sea and bush. Architecturally designed to a six-star energy rating and running on solar, each has two bedrooms, a modern kitchen and outdoor barbecue; the top-floor Penthouse adds a panoramic balcony. Dogs stay free and the ferry at Penneshaw is about 25 minutes away, making it a comfortable, low-key base for wildlife and coast.