Holiday houses in Abels Bay

Surveyors Cottage - a quiet retreat by the sea

Unwind at Surveyor’s Cottage, a quiet seaside hideaway where water, sky, and mountain views meet at your doorstep The cottage is modest, with all you need for a comfortable stay — two bedrooms, full kitchen, and a wood fire with plenty of firewood to keep you warm. There’s coffee to start the day, and space to sit, read, and watch the light dance across the water. This is a place to slow down. Walk straight to the beach, linger on the deck at sunset, or fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.

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Relax and unwind at Three Paddocks and a Hill

Experience a taste of life in the country, with all the comforts of home - relax and recharge at Three Paddocks and a Hill. Just 10 minutes from Cygnet and less than an hour from Hobart, your relaxing break awaits. Set among paddocks and wooded hills on our farm, you'll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the normal every day. Watch the fairy wrens dance outside, take in the huge skies and towering eucalyptus trees, pat a goat, and if you're lucky, see the wedge-tailed eagles.

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Chambls Shack

Chambls Shack provides wanderers with a slow stay, overlooking the sandy beach at Verona Sands. Chambls is a genuine shack experience, complete with 1970’s kitchen, open fireplace and light shades. Plenty of wobbly bits and sloping floors, but we’re watertight, warm and a whole load of fun. Situated 1 hour from Hobart via Huon or Channel, Chambls welcomes travellers who want to truly relax and revisit the 70’s in luxe linens, open fire and a bottle of red. Or bring the kids and hit the beach.

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The Hideout Cabin

Take yourselves away on a stunning waterfront nature retreat at this private, peaceful and stylish solar powered cabin in the middle of the Tasmanian wilderness. Set up for up to four adults, this gorgeous home offers waterfront views, two luxurious bedrooms, a large kitchen with a Glemgas 6 burner gas stove and oven, an indoor fireplace, coffee machine and a fire-pit for enjoying balmy evenings. Add an absolute abundance of wildlife, fishing and swimming and you have the perfect getaway!

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Huon River Hideaway Luxury Huon Valley Tasmania

Huon River Hideaway is nested on the edge of the picturesque Huon River in Cradoc, Tasmania. A haven for couples or the solo traveller, the restful ambience will make you feel instantly at home. Inspired by its surroundings, our architecturally designed and artistically appointed home is the perfect place to escape the everyday world . Sit back, relax and soak up the seasonal cadences of the beautiful Huon River. Loose track of time and clear your mind in the reflections off the river.

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Stoneybank - luxury waterfront accommodation

Stoneybank waterfront apartment style accommodation. Immerse yourselves in breathtaking water and mountain views. Relax, explore and reconnect. Be spoilt with our luxury linen, furnishings, art, ambient fireplace and alfresco area complete with bar seating, dining table, BBQ, heating and clear drop down blinds for the cooler weather. Gather seasonal mussels and oysters at low tide, wine and dine in the alfresco area or gather around the fire pit and seating area on the water's edge.

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The Songbird | Waterfront Escape

Where the sea sings and time slows… On Bruny Island’s quiet edge, The Songbird - a 1960s shack, lovingly restored - offers a romantic hideaway just metres from the water’s edge. Linen-draped interiors, a flickering fire, and an antique outdoor bath invite you to pause. Wake to the morning chorus and the scent of salt air, and soak beneath stars as the world hushes around you. Here, the rhythm of waves meets the melody of birdsong - and everything unnecessary falls quietly away.

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Casita Rica - the getaway you wont want to leave

Casita Rica offers a cosy 1 bedroom retreat with spectacular views of the Huon River and beyond, located a 30min drive south of Huonville. 15-20 mins from local towns of Geeveston and Dover. Easy day trips to Cockle Creek, the Tahune, Hobart, Bruny Island and Hartz Mountain National Park, Idyllic beaches, bushwalking, plentiful local produce and weekend Markets. Or kick back in front of our fire, while playing cards, board games or just reading from our library of books.

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Waterfront at Eggs and Bacon Bay "theshack@84"

This contemporary three-bedroom shack sits right on the water's edge at Eggs and Bacon Bay, with private stairs leading straight down to the beach below, so a swim is a five-minute walk rather than a drive. The sweeping balcony at the front of the property takes in the bay and the view beyond, all the way to the mountain that frames Hobart. It's the kind of place a proper getaway was built for, whether you're after sand between the toes or simply a chance to switch off.

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QUARRY HILL LOOKOUT - Luxurious with views

MODERN architectural design with the LUXURY you deserve while on holiday. Enjoy the peace & tranquility of this magnificent property with million dollar views of Esperance Bay. You can be totally RELAXED or be as ACTIVE as you like (or a bit of both) with comfortable lounges, beds, mesmerising views & many tourist options close by such as Hastings Caves (currently by appointment), Hartz Mountain & Willie Smiths Apple Shed. Perfect for couples, families & friends.

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Wayward Mariner - Luxury cottage with water views

Ranked No. 4 in Australian Traveller’s Top 15 Airbnbs in Hobart, Wayward Mariner is a romantic country cottage in Birchs Bay with breathtaking views over Bruny Island. Set on 25 acres with four alpacas, this private retreat features a gourmet kitchen, Nectre wood fireplace and a stylish bathroom with underfloor heating. Just 35 minutes from Hobart, it’s the perfect escape for couples or solo travellers seeking beauty, tranquillity, and a touch of magic.

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Eggs and Bacon Bay Beach House

A container house nestled in a quiet could de sac in the iconic Eggs and Bacon Bay. We have just made changes to our beach house and it now includes an outside “bush spa”, fire pit and kayaks for fun and relaxation. Minutes from 3 local beaches. A short drive to Cygnet for great coffee, groceries, local art and craft and markets. Make this stop part of your travel route with established wineries, roadside farm produce sales and scenic rest points.

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