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Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony

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Private kitchen
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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

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About this property

Entire place

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

Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony

Absolute water frontage & amazing ocean views in a private retreat.

A beautiful property, with expanding ocean views from almost every part of the house. Hear & see the ocean from your bed.

There is a funky round couch in the lounge room and a wood fire to curl up in front of while looking at the view (the fireplace can be used from May to September only). There is also a reverse air conditioning unit.

There is free wifi and Netflix.

The kitchen is well equipped and there is an espresso coffee machine for those guests where good coffee is a must.

Large veranda’s, with a cosy double day bed, BBQ & fabulous outdoor entertainment area’s with a new outdoor heater.

The perfect spot to relax with a glass of local Tassie wine, fresh seafood or a sumptuous Eye Fillet sizzling on the BBQ, while enjoying a breathtaking view, with family, friends or just the two of you

Your own private path down to the ocean and jetty.

The jetty is located within a 2-minute walk. Perfect for fishing, you can watch your children fishing from the comfort of your holiday house (basic fishing gear is supplied).

There is also a boat ramp at the jetty, where you have boat access to a protected bay.

Fantastic swimming beaches within walking distance.

Whether you would like a romantic, secluded getaway or a great family experience Gypsy’s Rest is the property for you!

There is one bathroom with a separate toilet & two bedrooms (1 x Queen / 1 x Built-In Double & Single Bunk).

Conveniently located 40 minutes from Hobart & Salamanca markets, a must-do for Saturdays.

A 30-minute drive to the Airport.

A 1-hour drive to the amazing Port Arthur region, with attractions such as Tasman Island Cruises, Port Arthur Historic Site & The Devil Park.

The perfect spot to see a Tasmanian Devil, see the amazing coastline, try some world-famous Tasmanian wine & then explore the history of the penal colony.

Sorrel (20 minutes away) is the gateway to the beautiful East coast & Freycinet National Park.

Sorrel has shops, cafes & restaurants. Sorrel Markets are on most Sundays (due to weather).

Take a 25-minute drive to the historic Richmond & the Coal River Valley wine region.

Property manager

Bicheno Accommodation by Freycinet Holiday Houses

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Fully-fenced

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Registration Number DA2011-123

Property is also known as

Gypsy's Rest ~ Oceanfront Holiday House
Gypsy's Rest ~ Absolute Water Frontage Amazing Ocean Views
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About the area

Map
Primrose Sands, TAS

What's nearby

  • Primrose Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salamanca Market - 42 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Salamanca Place - 42 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 46 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 58 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunalley Fish Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dodges Ferry Family Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dodges Ferry Bakery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony located?

Situated in Primrose Sands, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Caves Nature Reserve and Primrose Beach. Tiger Head Beach and Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Absolute water frontage & ocean views. Free wifi. Fireplace. Furnished Balcony Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Beautiful and private accompdation, well furnished with everything you could need. Gorgeous views and fantastic deck. Wonderful place to stay and explore the area
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kushan F.

Amazing place
It was such an amazing place and an amazing location. I just wish it wasn’t raining most of our stay so we could enjoy the views and the surrounding
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Had a great time . Very relaxing and very homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Simply Perfect
Beautiful setting and surrounds. We absolutely loved staying at Gypsy's Rest and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Stay at Gypsy's Rest
Lovely bach, beautiful views, bach had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Gypsy’s Rest
You cannot go wrong with this place. It has fabulous views, quirky house settings and gardens and meets your expectations to the next level.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Perfect!
We loved Gypsy’s Rest. The property itself was quiet and relaxing, very comfortable and welcoming. The location was spot on for us - a semi-remote setting but shops close by in Sorell and great for us in terms of day trips to Hobart and Port Arthur. Also excellent value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C., Paddington

Beach House
What a magnificent deck, great layout, plenty of seats, and the view at sunrise is fantastic, the house has nice decor throughout. Primrose Sands is a great beach, about 1km away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

NICK R.

Small town serenity
A great beach style stay with plenty of room for kids and activities as well as solitude if needed. With a nice little walk to the water, open fire and outside bath, gypsys rest makes for a great weekend getaway. The lack of any real shops was our only negative so next time we'd go much more equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Lovely property and relaxing feel
A friend and I stayed at this property for a weekend and it was lovely! A beautiful touch was having kindling and firewood ready for our arrival, thank you! Really nice cook top and oven, lovely clean property! Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Perfect romantic hideaway
My husband and I just spent two beautiful nights at Gypsy's Rest, a perfect secluded place to unwind and enjoy the amazing views on the daybed with a glass or three! The house itself is a gorgeous little gem and well equipped with everything you could want from a holiday house. We felt very taken care of by the considerate owners and the garden was a joy for our pup to discover. Highly recommended and we'll be coming back next time we visit Tas

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Peace
Gypsy’s Rest was a wonderful place to stay as we felt at peace the whole time, which was why we chose to go there. The views were amazing and the fireplace cosy. We even used the outdoor bath which was fun. The coffee machine and having the coffee provided was also great. The bed was a bit too firm for me but other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Excellent property
What a warm and welcoming property. So cosy. We spent a lot of time here just to relax and rejuvenate. Beds were comfy. Lounge area was fantastic. And that view wow. Only thing is make sure you bring all your staples for cooking. Never know though, the last guests to stay may have cleaned the pantry out. We would definitely recommend this property. We would love to stay again. Our dogs had a great time too. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

The name says it all, definitely restful
I booker this with my partner, 3 nights, was definitely a wow factor place, would like to come back again, fishing is a must, on the point, got nothing off the jetty, well equipped cupboards, very impressive, comfortable, clean, the only thing I struggled with, was being told you can only light the fire in certain months, I don't get that, we should be able to light the woodheater or firepit when ever we want, obviously wouldn't in fire restriction times, but just found that rule a lil off putting. Something minor, but still found it abit wrong. Great positioning, a wow factor view, very very peaceful, just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Beautiful view
The property was magic, amazing water views, glorious deck to sit out on and enjoy the sun that we had and the view of the boats below. Only thing I would say is that microwave containers for cooking and heating are needed, you have a lovely kitchen with full use, just need to update essentials. Would fully recommend for a stay away
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Great spot
Terrible weather but with the fire cranked up very comfortable with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Incredible views
Beautiful, peaceful, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renata H., Yulara, NT

Rustic beach house
Absolutely enjoyed our 2 night stay! Stunning water views, conveniently located between Hobart and Port Arthur and up the road from a great beach. The house was warm, homey and really well equipped. It was cold and rainy outside but we didn’t notice! Home cooked meals, a wood fire and the coffee machine were a bonus! Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely visit again! Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Lovely holiday
We really loved our stay, well catered holiday house, very peaceful and private with amazing view over the water. The house was tastefully decorated but still maintained a holiday feel to it. We would recommend to others looking for a relaxing break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

Waterfront bliss!
Cosy & warm. Beautiful outlook and enchanting gardens. Everything we expected from photos on the booking site. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LEE M.

GREAT PROPERTY
We had the most wonderful 3 days at Gypsy's Rest. Perfect location, comfortable and had everything we needed. Will love to stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

PETER G.

Shack-like features, high price
This property is inhospitable from my point of view. See what you think: if you think it's reasonable for 7 guests to be provided with 2 rolls of toilet paper over the Christmas period when the property's located in the middle of nowhere with no shops within reasonable access, at the best of times let alone Christmas, you may enjoy your stay here. If you want a tiny living room in which guests must take it in turns to sit on the grotty rug because there aren't enough seats, you'll be happy. If you don't care for an indoor dining table during mosquito season and you're happy to cook on an uncleaned BBQ, you're unlike me and my 6 friends. We paid a high price for this tiny shack-like property (more than for a stunning place in central Paris!) and feel completely ripped off. My advice: there are plenty of quality places elsewhere. You'll be a lot happier to pay a quality-price for services that justify the high price, especially if they're provided by people who understand the meaning of hospitality from a broad range of perspectives, not just their own.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luisa M.

Amazing place to stay!
This was a lovely property to stay in. The views were amazing, the house was very comfortable and functional and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The fact that is pet friendly was a bonus. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips and it truly was a home away from home. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to go back there again myself.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Beautiful little gem
Gypsy's Rest really made our trip special. We visited Tasmania on short notice and under difficult circumstances but the holiday home brought comfort and peace when we needed it. The view is really special from both the main bedroom, the living area and the decking, the courtyard provides an excellent windbreak to enjoy meals, the decking is beautiful and the extra studio is very peaceful with a great view of the bay. The customer service was great and very helpful. There was an awesome selection of teas provided and all the utensils you could need. The decor is all pretty awesome and there are some beautiful pieces around the property. The only critique i can provide is that the water pump next to second bedroom was quite loud particularly in the mornings but it really wasn't a big issue for us. The house is cosy and would shine as a retreat for a couple. Overall, having a beautiful space to lay our heads and a beautiful view to wake up to made a big difference for us and we greatly appreciate it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stuart R.

WhataTopSpot
We recently stayed a Gypsy's rest with my brother and his girlfriend for three nights and we all had such a great time. The home has a really relaxing feel with great views. We spent alot of our time on the deck (soaking in the view) which has a great day bed and outdoor setting. Only a stones throw away (literally...we tried) from the deck is the water front, and your met with cute boat shacks and crystal clear water. The owners were great to communicate with and seem like really genuine people. Its a great distance from Hobart, far enough away to have a small beachy town feel but not to far to drive in and have a day in Hobart. Highly recommend checking it out :)

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Primrose Sands
Structure Type
Private vacation home