Cottage in Tasmania
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
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, heat pump and 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
. Heat Pump
. 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)
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, heat pump and 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
. Heat Pump
. 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)
Amenities at Little Rocks - quiet retreat
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Tasmania
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsLovely property with great amenities, comfy house, fireplace inside and outside, dreamlike kitchen with sea view, perfect for exploring Tasmania.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
I always enjoy returning to Little Rocks. The property is as always, well presented and in a quiet area. I'm already planned my next trip down to stay!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
This property is in a peaceful suburb and met our needs nicely. Well stocked kitchen, a fireplace that worked well (would be nice to have kindling and wood to hand in the house)-and comfortable beds. Fiona responded to our questions quickly.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2025
We had a wonderful time staying at “ Little Rock “ and will definitely be recommending it to family and friends !
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jul 2024
The property it appears from the guest book has been in use for some considerable time and this was reflected by things such as a mattress and pillows that where incredibly soft and worn and I found myself sleeping on the sofa.
The fire was lovely however, it was disappointing it was not set ready to light (from previous experience in other properties having the fire set and suitable wood close to hand to get started in warming the property would have been a lovely touch); the axes in the wood shed where broken and the lock on the wood shed was a challenge - thankfully we arrived with sufficient daylight to sort these things out.
Listed in equipment available was a DVD player, this was not available at the property so cozy movie nights in front of the fire did not materialise.
Tiled fire surround was broken and we discovered the pieces in a draw - again highlights long term wear and tear.
Stove and oven good and clean, shower good and clean, quiet location with wildlife visiting overnight and close proximity to the beach and good location to explore the surrounding peninsula.
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(50 Ratings)
Lovely property with great amenities, comfy house, fireplace inside and outside, dreamlike kitchen with sea view, perfect for exploring Tasmania.
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