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Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16465 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Howrah, TAS
- Hobart Cruise Terminal12 min drive
- Salamanca Market13 min drive
- Salamanca Place13 min drive
- Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Lower level bed/living room
3 Single Beds
Lower level Queen bed
1 Queen Bed
Main level Queen bed 2
1 Queen Bed
Main level Queen bed with 2 way bathroom
1 Queen Bed
Top level master suite
1 King Bed
Top level Queen bed 1
1 Queen Bed
Top level Queen bed + single
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD
- Spectacular water, city & mountain views
- 3 min walk from the beach, 15 min drive from Hobart CBD
- Huge 500m2 luxurious family-friendly home with botanic like gardens
- 10 beds sleep 16, group or large families
- 1 baby cot (upon request)
-Step-free Wheelchair accessibility on two levels
- Big Parents retreat on top-level
- Large deck off the main bedroom
- Huge main bedroom with a very large walk-in robe
--Dedicated workspace and meeting areas
This prestigious huge luxurious Mediterranean style family-friendly home, warmly named "Kara" which is Cornish for “to love, to care, to respect", is well known in the area for its visual statement. You will marvel at the spacious design, tasteful and neutral décor and implacably maintained throughout and soaked in sun sitting on Hobart's beautiful Eastern Shore, only a 15-minute drive to the Hobart CBD, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of the Derwent River to the city and Mount Wellington.
Set over three levels, this home has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & toilets, 4 living areas, 1 super king bed, 5 queen beds, and 4 single beds, 1 baby cot (upon request), great for large families, groups or those just wanting some extra space. The main and the lower levels are designed with accessibility features.
Upstairs, a very generous master suite incorporates a comfortable parents' retreat. There are two balconies showcasing the magnificent water views, a large walk-in robe and spacious three-piece ensuite. There are a further two bedrooms on this level, plus the family bathroom, complete with a corner spa. luxurious master suite sizeable main bedroom with its own large sun deck off one side and a smaller balcony off the other all with sensational water views plus a well-designed walk-in wardrobe. There are two more bedrooms on the top level all with built-ins. To keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, a reverse cycle ducted aircon has fitted throughout this level.
A front entry foyer on the main level of the home leads to the formal living area which offers floor-to-ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light and highlighting the ever-changing, living landscape of the Derwent River and the city beyond. A second living area is perfect as a formal dining area or private sitting/meeting room. The big kitchen features large windows, ample cupboards, and bench space, and is open to a family meals area, a formal dining area with a separate lounge room with its own concrete sun deck, and more sensational views from this area. There are two bedrooms on this level, a two-way bathroom, a grand entrance hall, and the largest of laundries. To keep you warm on the coldest of Hobart's winter nights is a built-in jet master open fire place, reverse cycle heat pump, the air conditioning side of this will keep you cool in summer plus ducted heating throughout the midlevel.
The lower level offers a separate large bedroom, a large living/bedroom fitted with 3 single beds, a Kitchenette, and its own bathroom and laundry.
There is a 2 car garage plus room for 3 more outside, a lovely rear sunny courtyard, botanic-like gardens with a special water feature. The views from most areas of the home are to die for looking south to Bruny or north to the Hobart CBD including the casino and mountain.
- 3 min walk from the beach, 15 min drive from Hobart CBD
- Huge 500m2 luxurious family-friendly home with botanic like gardens
- 10 beds sleep 16, group or large families
- 1 baby cot (upon request)
-Step-free Wheelchair accessibility on two levels
- Big Parents retreat on top-level
- Large deck off the main bedroom
- Huge main bedroom with a very large walk-in robe
--Dedicated workspace and meeting areas
This prestigious huge luxurious Mediterranean style family-friendly home, warmly named "Kara" which is Cornish for “to love, to care, to respect", is well known in the area for its visual statement. You will marvel at the spacious design, tasteful and neutral décor and implacably maintained throughout and soaked in sun sitting on Hobart's beautiful Eastern Shore, only a 15-minute drive to the Hobart CBD, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of the Derwent River to the city and Mount Wellington.
Set over three levels, this home has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & toilets, 4 living areas, 1 super king bed, 5 queen beds, and 4 single beds, 1 baby cot (upon request), great for large families, groups or those just wanting some extra space. The main and the lower levels are designed with accessibility features.
Upstairs, a very generous master suite incorporates a comfortable parents' retreat. There are two balconies showcasing the magnificent water views, a large walk-in robe and spacious three-piece ensuite. There are a further two bedrooms on this level, plus the family bathroom, complete with a corner spa. luxurious master suite sizeable main bedroom with its own large sun deck off one side and a smaller balcony off the other all with sensational water views plus a well-designed walk-in wardrobe. There are two more bedrooms on the top level all with built-ins. To keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, a reverse cycle ducted aircon has fitted throughout this level.
A front entry foyer on the main level of the home leads to the formal living area which offers floor-to-ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light and highlighting the ever-changing, living landscape of the Derwent River and the city beyond. A second living area is perfect as a formal dining area or private sitting/meeting room. The big kitchen features large windows, ample cupboards, and bench space, and is open to a family meals area, a formal dining area with a separate lounge room with its own concrete sun deck, and more sensational views from this area. There are two bedrooms on this level, a two-way bathroom, a grand entrance hall, and the largest of laundries. To keep you warm on the coldest of Hobart's winter nights is a built-in jet master open fire place, reverse cycle heat pump, the air conditioning side of this will keep you cool in summer plus ducted heating throughout the midlevel.
The lower level offers a separate large bedroom, a large living/bedroom fitted with 3 single beds, a Kitchenette, and its own bathroom and laundry.
There is a 2 car garage plus room for 3 more outside, a lovely rear sunny courtyard, botanic-like gardens with a special water feature. The views from most areas of the home are to die for looking south to Bruny or north to the Hobart CBD including the casino and mountain.
Property manager
Peter
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Languages
English
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Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 PDPLANPMTD-2022-026914
About the area
Hobart
Located in Howrah, a neighbourhood in Hobart, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Constitution Dock. Subantarctic Plant House and Hobart Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Howrah, TAS
What's nearby
- Constitution Dock - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Hobart Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
- Salamanca Market - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
- Salamanca Place - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
- Wrest Point Casino - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pizzarazzi Howrah - 5 min drive
- Cripps DT&JL Bakehouse - 7 min drive
- Slice Pizza - 6 min drive
- Waterfront Hotel - 8 min drive
- Dellas Store - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dragana B.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barry W.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kara
Barry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin B.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property with Views
Martin B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodie R.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
Jodie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Jackson Y.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views! Awesome place!
Jackson Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew F.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay with team
Andrew F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute brilliant family experience!
Peter C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
King L.
15 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property with a view
King L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joan B.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for big family
Joan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nhan T.
5 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star stay
Nhan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
ElecEel W.
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views of the water and Hobart.
ElecEel W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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