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Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach.

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Front balcony
Terrace/patio
2 Bedrooms on left, living room centre, Sun room / living room on right
Outdoor sheltered patio with sun and views
Living Room with wood heater / fire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dodges Ferry, TAS
  • Salamanca Market
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Salamanca Place
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Seven Mile Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outdoor Garden Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach.

Expansive views over the beach and the coastline from every room. Direct beach access just across the quiet road and down a sandy path, only a few minutes walk.

This house sits in a garden overlooking Park Beach, a family friendly surf and swimming beach and coastal paradise. The house has a beautiful outlook with more than just a flat blue ocean horizon; we have islands, peninsulas, headlands, mountains as well as the beach and sunset views.

The beach is ideal for everyone, good for walking, playing, swimming and surfing. Take a short walk along the headland to the whale look-out.

Every room has a view, with a sunroom, lounge and 2 bedrooms all facing the coast. We provide comfortable bed mattresses, and fresh linen is provided for beautiful relaxing sleep.

Quiet and peaceful, with the gentle sound of waves and birds in the trees. If you are careful, you may see an owl, echidna or bandicoot in the garden.

The large kitchen is well appointed, with dishwasher, fan forced oven, microwave, and Delonghi Distinta espresso coffee maker. Lots of pots and pans if you like cooking, and a gas BBQ just outside.

The big sun room has all day sun and some of the best coastal views in the region. There's a dining area to feast while overlooking the beach, a sofa ideal to curl up in the sun, and an adjoining sun-drenched patio with sheltered, sunny outdoor sitting area. You can use the outdoor shower when you come back from the beach.

The house is an older style 1960’s house that was rebuilt in 1989 and updated again in 2016. It is furnished with an eclectic range of current, mid-century and historic furniture and artworks from the 1920 's to the present, all functional and comfortable, and maybe a bit classic and quirky.

This is the perfect place to relax, comfortable no matter what the weather. Sunny and warm in winter (you can relax by the wood heater) and sheltered,sunny and convenient in summer. Large screen 55" LG LED TV and DVD library, Netflix, Stan and WIFI with unlimited high speed NBN. Plenty of off-street parking, and room to park your boat and store your surfboards. Level access is available from the back lane if you need it (on request).

This is a perfect base for exploring Hobart, the Tasman peninsular and beyond.

ACCOMMODATION:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Double Bed. An additional fold-out single bed or portacot is available on request, however we require at least 2 days advance notice to arrange this.
Sunroom / Family Room: Fold-out Sofa Double bed (on request in advance )
- we supply all linen, sheets and towels.

PLEASE ADVISE US IN ADVANCE IF YOU NEED ANY EXTRA BEDS SET UP. The standard configuration is one Queen bed and one Double bed only.

CLEANING AND DAMAGE: We only charge a very small cleaning fee if you leave the house neat, tidy and clean.
We will charge an additional cleaning fee if the house requires extensive cleaning or if there is any damage.

WHAT TO BRING: Personal clothing, food, swimwear, surfboards, sunglasses, hat and your beach equipment.

WE PROVIDE: Sheets and bedding, Towels, Pillowcases and Tea Towels are provided.
There are spare beach towels in the bathroom if you go to the beach.

KITCHEN: We have a fully equipped kitchen, with Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Espresso Coffee maker, Dishwasher, lots of pots and pans, and a family-sized fridge/freezer.

BATHROOM / LAUNDRY: Large walk-in shower, washing machine and tumble drier. There is also an outdoor shower to use after being at the beach! The house has water supplied from a rainwater tank only. The water is filtered. Please enjoy the water but conserve it as it is a limited resource.

OTHER FACILITIES: We have a 55inch screen LG TV and DVD player, and a bluetooth stereo sound system. WIFI with unlimited high speed NBN.

ACCESS: There are steps from the front driveway to the front door on the balcony. LEVEL ACCESS is available via a lane at the rear into the level rear garden BY REQUEST. There are hand-rails in the shower and toilet.

LOCATION:
Dodges Ferry township is a typical quiet beachside town, with all you need right there. There is a good local IGA supermarket, Butcher, Baker, Doctor, Pharmacy, Hair dresser, Massage centre, Newsagent, Pizza van, Takeaway shop (fish & chips etc), Hotel with good counter meals 7-days and BWS Bottle shop. It's 3 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk to the shops. There is a (limited) bus service to and from Hobart City.
A short 5 minute walk to Park Beach Cafe and Beach Bums Cafe. 1.3km to the local IGA and shops.
Convenient to all services: 30-40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre (slightly longer in peak hour), 25 minutes to Hobart Airport. 10 minutes to the regional centre of Sorell which has all facilities. The drives in every direction are highly scenic with coastal and rural views.

Attractions: 35 Minutes to Salamanca Market, 20 Minutes to Richmond, 40 minutes to MONA, 45 Minutes to Cadbury, 55 minutes to Port Arthur, 15 Minutes to Dunalley.

Scenic drives to the East coast, Port Arthur, Richmond, Sorell Fruit Farm, Dunalley and the Wielangta Forest drive. You can base yourself here and go most places with little stress.

Property manager

Andrew Koch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number DA 2019 / 331-1

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dodges Ferry

Located in Dodges Ferry, this holiday home is on the beach. Chinese Heritage Mining Area and Coal Mines Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve and Isle of Caves Nature Reserve. Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area and Grote Reber Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dodges Ferry, TAS

What's nearby

  • Constitution Dock - 34 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Salamanca Market - 35 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Salamanca Place - 36 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 39 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 50 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 42 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lewisham Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Forcett Pitstop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Market Place - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Beaches Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf Beach House - Park Beach - amazing views, sun & surf. Walk to the beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dodges Ferry holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve and Red Ochre Beach. Tiger Head Beach is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday base
Fantastic location for a beach holiday and for touring this lovely part of the world. Beautiful views from the house which is equipped like a home away from home. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bec W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location with Amazing View
We had a great weekend in Carlton Beach! Thanks so much for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Grandma’s place with lots of extra rules
Pleasant owner who is easy to deal with. The property is further away from amenities than we appreciated. Plenty of rules. To us it felt like renting someone’s Grandma’s place which wasn’t what we were looking for. Others may enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
The views are stunning. House is beautiful. Host is easy to contact and very helpful . Location was exactly what we were after .
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with beautiful view and sunset’s over the ocean.
Very comfortable, fully equipped, particularly the kitchen with lots of entertainment space. A short walk to the beach. We had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irphan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was well organised, and we enjoyed our stay
We had a lovely stay, and the property was really nice.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

alison s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
This property is located in a beautiful part of Tasmania. The views are stunning. Our children love to surf and Carlton beach is a popular spot. The house is 5 mins from the beach and has everything a family needs for a surf holiday. We rented in Spring, had a couple of wet days but were cosy and warm in the house. The woodheater in the lounge and the sunroom kept us toasty, plenty of games and activities for wet days. Beds really comfortable, clean and warm with electric blankets. Kitchen was well equipped for a family. Owner keen to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, good communication. Highly recommend, we hope to return in the Summer

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, quiet location
We really enjoyed our stay. Great location and very well equipped house to make you feel at home. The front was was great for practicing our morning yoga in whilst looking out at the ocean. Andrew was easy and prompt to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
Awesome location with easy access to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Libby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
We loved our stay at Surf Beach House! The views were amazing and the short walk to enjoy the beach was great. The house had everything you need for a great getaway.

10/10 Excellent

glenn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beach house with wonderful view
The house is very comfortable with everything you could want for a family stay. The location is outstanding with a short walking access to the beach and a three min drive to a well known surf Beach. A good store and take always, with a pizza van on the weekends means you do not have to travel far for all your needs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Lovely location and very convenient to the attractions of the area and still close to airport and Hobart. The house was comfortable and well provisioned.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
What a lovely spot to stay and take in the Peninsula and Hobart. The view was just beautiful overlooking the water. We stayed in July and it was lovely to have the huge sun room as well as the woodfire heating. Amenities were close enough by for our needs and the house was homey and cosy. Thanks so much, we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

alison r.

Its a lovely house
Beach was beautiful. House warm with wood fired stove. Comfy beds. Helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Traumhaus in Traumlage
Das appertement hat in allen bereichen unsere erwartungen übertroffen.dankeschön dafür
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

anita g.

Excellent
The location of this property suited our needs perfectly and Andrew the host couldn't have been any more helpful to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Jen C.

Great property
What a lovely spot and the view is absolutely gorgeous. All the comforts of a home away from home, comfortable beds,lovely linen. Stayed in Jan 2018.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MARCUS M.

Amazing Views!
Our stay was great the views were amazing looking out the massive glass windows and views from both bedrooms! Very comfortable house the beach just across the road close to town was great!! Thank you for the stay will definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Fits the bill
We found the beds comfortable, everything you needed was there (including a surprising and very enjoyable local sparkling wine) and even on a cold night the ambience was only improved by the log fire. We also enjoyed the nice litle touches like freshly cut flowers The view was also a delight and a good excuse to sit and do nothing. Location is an easy drive to Hobart but far enough from everywhere to be peaceful. Nearby IGA and BWS are handy and the IGA sold us some of the best scallops and other produce we've had in a long time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY S.

Lovely Home Feel!
We enjoyed it - clean, cosy, warm and welcoming!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEAN M.

Great Location!
A very comfortable beach house with a great sunroom, fantastic water views and an easy walk to the beach. The wood heater was ideal on a couple of cool nights and the outdoor shower was perfect after surfing. Would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Lovely property
We recently stayed at surf beach house,we found the house clean well stocked good bedding amazing views and central to everything,we would recommend this house to everyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ANNE T.

A perfect beach location!
This is a gem in beachside accommodation: the views, ease of access to the expansive beach, the home comforts and special considerations afforded by the hosts made for a very special and relaxing holiday. It is very easy to recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joelle s.

Fabulous - thank you!
A great house with a lovely ambience, amazing views and close/easy beach access. Everything you could want is there, the house and kitchen are really well set up and featured very generous supplies of goodies. The beach and the pot belly are also excellent! We all had a wonderful family holiday - many thanks to the helpful hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Home away from home
A great respite for the travel-weary. This home was immaculately presented: clean, warm, comfortable and so well provisioned, central to everything and a view you could never tire of seeing. Our hosts had thought of everything. Definitely would return.

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Koch

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I grew up in Adelaide, Auckland NZ, Barossa Valley and Melbourne, and then fell in love with Tasmania. I worked and travelled overseas for a number of years and now I love hosting and sharing our beautiful private beach house with guests. I'm always happy to help you make the most of your stay and I like to provide local knowledge to my guests.

Why they chose this property

This is our family beach house, it's a place that we gather with our extended family and friends to relax, enjoy walks on the beach, go swimming, surfing and kayaking. It's close to Hobart, in a seaside village with all the conveniences you need to enjoy a holiday. The house is perfectly situated for you to look directly out to watch the waves during the day, and see the Aurora Australis at night over the ocean.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views from every room, beach access just across the road, and sunset views from the balcony. Large sunroom where you can sit and gaze all along the coast. A 1980’s style house, renewed in 2016 with comfortable beds, eclectic furniture and art, and an outdoor shower for when you come back from the beach.
The house is perfectly situated for you to look directly out to watch the Aurora Australis at night over the ocean.

Languages:

English