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Little Rocks - quiet retreat

Little Rocks - quiet retreat

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Overview of Little Rocks - quiet retreat

Reviews
4.4 out of 5 Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Check out the area

Carlton River, TAS
  • AirportHobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationHobart Cruise Terminal33 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalamanca Market34 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Mile Beach50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Little Rocks - quiet retreat

This two bedroom cottage at Carlton Beach has been renovated to provide a comfortable getaway; ideal for relaxing by the beach. Lovely views to Carlton River mouth and the water of Frederick Henry Bay. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and backing onto bush, it is private, quite, sheltered and sunny. There are a variety of bird species who will sing you their songs, a resident bluetongue lizard, bandicoots and wallaby’s.

A great place to day trip and explore Hobart, Richmond, Tasman Peninsula, and the East Coast.

Easy commute for school holiday getaways.

The cottage offers 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, dishwasher, shower room, bathroom/laundry, lounge (with two double futons)/dining and outdoor living. We supply all linen, wood/wood fire TV, DVD, BBQ facilities and outdoor setting with umbrella. A pantry stocked with basics and essentials (more info on request). The adjoining Dodges Ferry (5minutes drive) provides excellent grocery, butcher, and bottle shop provisions, has a post office, newsagent, pharmacy, doctor and hairdresser. If you're feeling energetic Healthy Horizons Fitness Centre is a 5-minute drive away.

Dodges Ferry is in the southern beaches area and there are plenty of local beaches, surf, sheltered bays and easy coastal walks. You can walk to Carlton Beach in 10 minutes and the river mouth in 15min, abundance of water birds. Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach each weekend and public holiday from December to March. Carlton Beach is considered one of Tasmania’s best and safest surf beach’s particularly for learners and children and the river mouth is great for fishing from the shore. Or enjoy Park, Red Ochre and Blue Lagoon Beaches, all within a five to ten minute drive.

There is a boat ramp adjacent to the 'Boat Park' children's playground, so bring a tinny and throw a line in – lots of flat head in Frederick Henry bay. The community garden and centre – opposite the primary school have lots of community activities – check out their website for more information on activities, the co-op opening hours and access to the community house during your stay - follow the links: Okines Community House and the PDF newsletter will give you information on market days, yoga classes and much more.

The Cottage Features

. 1 x Queen bed
. 1 x Double bed
. Full size modern kitchen with dishwasher
. New modern shower room; bathroom/laundry with front load machine
. Comfortable lounge/dining room with two double futons
. Spacious front deck with BBQ, table setting and Umbrella
. Sunny back garden backing onto bush
. TV/DVD
. Wood Heater
. Would suit 2 couples or a family

Convenient Location

The Cottage is located 26 km from Hobart Airport; 41 km south east of Hobart and 15 km from Sorell, the perfect gateway to Tasmania's East Coast, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula.

. 42 km to Hobart (35 min) - Hobart CBD and waterfront, Salamanca Place,
. 45 km to MONA museum ( 45 min) - world renowned Museum of Old and New Art
. 20 km to Hobart Airport (20 min)
. 30 km to Richmond (30 min) - historic town and vineyards
. 60 km to Port Arthur (1 hr) - Port Arthur site, Blowhole and Tessellated Pavement
. 65 km to Orford (45 min)

Property manager

Fiona Pepper

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 520153071

About the area

Carlton

This cottage is located in Carlton. Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve and Isle of Caves Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area and Grote Reber Museum. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Hobart Cruise Terminal - 33 min drive
  • Salamanca Market - 34 min drive
  • Salamanca Place - 34 min drive
  • Wrest Point Casino - 38 min drive
  • Seven Mile Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lewisham Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Mullet Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Forcett Pitstop - 8 min drive
  • Dodges Ferry Family Bistro - 3 min drive
  • Chameleon Cafe - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Rocks - quiet retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Rocks - quiet retreat located?

Situated in Carlton, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach and Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve. Primrose Beach and Isle of Caves Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.4

Excellent

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Check-in

4.6/5

Communication

4.3/5

Location

4.2/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A brilliant stay at Little Rocks
Have stayed at Little Rocks on a number of occasions now and the property has become the preferred meeting point for family from the north and south of Tasmania. A relaxed and comfortable property (close to a wonderful beach!) and communication with the host has been easy and positive. Definitely looking forwards to the next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/5 Good

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Location between Port Arthur and Hobart
Definitely needs an update on furniture and kitchen accessories. (no whisk etc, just bits and bobs of dishes etc) Lucky my daughter had her van that we could use stuff from. Lounge futons were absolutely uncomfortable. 2nd Bedroom only had bed and chest, no side tables and lamps. TV was not a smart TV. Size doesn't matter but if you are not offering wifi at least we can use our hotspot on a smart tv, especially for the little ones. Didn't use the combustion heater, but handle doesn't close and inside had old ash and something has collapsed inside. Lucky our little dog was trained as the property can not be locked up with gates to keep them inside the property. No flyscreens on windows (mossies throughout) Very windy and eerie through the night. Shower and bathroom was brilliant. Location was great for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

2/5 Poor

Jacqui D.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Extremely disappointing
Unfortunately, this property does not present as advertised, with multiple below-standard items. We were forced to leave a day early when the toilet stopped working. The owner failed to disclose the house is tank water supply and the toilet is septic system and 'issues occurr occasionally'. We regret booking this place for our stay at Carlton, our holiday was ruined when we had to relocate elsewhere for the last night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Deena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/5 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Carlton stay
We had a nice time in Carlton beach The kitchen was great to cook in and entertain family. The heating could have been more substantial for Northern visitors, just having a wood heater was not enough
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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