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Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior detail
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Southport, TAS
  • Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cape Bruny Lighthouse
    ‪161 min drive‬
  • Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve
    ‪161 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Southport

When you stay at this vacation home in Southport, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Southport Lagoon Conservation Area and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Burnett Point Conservation Area.

What's nearby

  • Pelican Island Conservation Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Port Esperance - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Hartz Mountains National Park - 60 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 85 min drive - 99.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Southport General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rocket at the end of the road - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches

Rock Lobster is a beautifully appointed holiday home, ideal for adult getaways to stunning Southport! Overlooking Southport's beautiful bay, Rock Lobster offers the perfect base to explore Tasmania's Far South...with an elegant and stylish accommodation awaiting your return each day. Stroll across to the beach and throw in a line...hire a local kayak and test the waters...or just sit back on your expansive deck and enjoy the laid back lifestyle of tranquil Southport. Rock Lobster features stunning views, modern amenities, NBN WIFI and an outdoor 2 person spa hot tub for the perfect romantic retreat! Please note the following when booking Rock Lobster: The upper level consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom. A separate lockable space is on the lower level with one queen bed and ensuite bathroom When booking for 2-6 guests, you will have access to the top level house only. When booking for more than 6 guests you will have access to all 4 bedrooms. Please contact us with specific requirements All bookings have exclusive use of the house including gourmet kitchen, dining and living areas
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Tina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Rock Lobster- Getaway in Beautiful Southport Cottage
Rock Lobster- Getaway in Beautiful Southport Southport
Rock Lobster- Getaway in Beautiful Southport Cottage Southport
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Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
We loved our stay. A beautiful spot and well equipped house, truly lovely. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely nice house in good location to explore the far south from.
Had pretty lousy weather unfortunately, which prevented fishing (though the teens tried!). Overall, the house is excellent, great views and near the waterfront, jetty etc. It has a heat pump so was cosy in cold weather. Aso a good-quality Saxon wood-heater, though we only lit it once. Beds were okay, though not the advertised three queens and one king, actually three doubles (a bit short for 6-footers) and a queen. The ads just say sheets are provided, whereas actually there is all bedding, with warm doonas. Rooms are spacious and four bedrooms really useful. The master bedroom is on the ground floor, everything else upstairs. Master has an ensuite (which I don't think is mentioned in the ads), very convenient, and means the house actually has TWO bathrooms/toilets, not just one as advertised. The ads need updating for accuracy — mostly, it is BETTER than represented. VERY well-appointed throughout — cutlery, crockery, toaster etc. all top drawer. Plenty of lounge room furniture and a classy extension table and comfortable dining chairs. Stove is good, but thermostats on the two right-hand elements were not working so one had to be very careful not to burn things, turning on and off manually. No reflection on the owners. it is a "hidden" problem, but we have had this issue on our own stove, so recognized it quickly and took precautions. It is important to bring provisions, the solitary store at the pub is NOT great and has limited hours. Excellent friendly communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
Really great location and amenities, the deck and the hot tub make Rock Lobster a great place to stay when the weather is nice. The communication with the property manager was also excellent. The cleanliness of the property was below expectations, cleaning supplies provided were inadequate so we had to drive up to Dover to buy a scrubbing brush to do the dishes after breakfast on the first day. Otherwise we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald D., Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway with a view, fireplace, and spa.
We had a fantastic quiet stay at the end of the world in Southport. Large deck, fireplace, spa, and a fully equipped kitchen. The only thing I would change is to get a BBQ grill (not hotplate) and put it out on the front deck for a BBQ with a view. Not a showstopper, if you go check out the secret walking tracks behind town.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well presented property that made you relax as you opened the door
Beautiful home, beautiful location worth every cent . An awesome time with family Extremely well presented properly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peace
If you are looking for the most well-equipped and comfortable place to stay by the water in a place of peacefulness and beauty, look no further.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway location for the family
This was a wonderfully situated property. Right on beach with wonderful views across the ocean to Bruny Island and beyond. The house was very nicely decked out with lots of wonderful touches and the spa really added an additional wow factor to the experience. Perfect location for exploring a fantastic part of Tasmania.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021