Summary:
Escape to beautiful Blackmans Bay and enjoy stunning ocean views from this spacious family retreat. Perfect for families and groups of up to eight guests, you'll love relaxing on the large entertaining deck, enjoying BBQ dinners, playing pool in the games room and being just minutes from Blackmans Bay and Kingston Beach. Only 20 minutes from Hobart, it's the perfect base for exploring southern Tasmania while enjoying a peaceful coastal escape.
The Space:
Wake to sweeping ocean views, enjoy your morning coffee on the sun-drenched deck, and end the day with a BBQ while watching the sunset over the water. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, or a work trip to southern Tasmania, this spacious coastal retreat has been thoughtfully designed for comfort, relaxation and making memories together. The home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests across five bedrooms and two spacious levels, offering plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Downstairs The heart of the home is a light-filled open-plan living area where the modern kitchen, dining room, lounge and games room flow seamlessly together. Large sliding doors open onto the expansive entertaining deck, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor space for relaxing, dining and enjoying the beautiful ocean outlook. The games room features a full-size pool table, making it a favourite space for both kids and adults after a day exploring Hobart and the Channel region. Also on this level you'll find: One queen bedroom One single bedroom (with an additional trundle bed available on request) A family bathroom with a full-size bath and separate shower Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer Upstairs Upstairs you'll find three more comfortable bedrooms, making the layout ideal for larger families or groups. These include: Two queen bedrooms One bedroom with two single beds A second full bathroom Outdoor Living The large entertaining deck is the perfect place to relax throughout the day. Enjoy breakfast in the sunshine, afternoon drinks overlooking the water, or gather everyone for an evening BBQ around the outdoor dining table. The spacious backyard provides additional room for children to play while adults unwind and take in the peaceful coastal surroundings. Comfort All Year Round You'll stay comfortable in every season with: Reverse-cycle air conditioning Panel heaters in every bedroom A cosy wood heater in the living room for cooler evenings (one complimentary bag of firewood is provided, with additional bags available from nearby service stations and hardware stores) Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the home Parking Parking is easy with a double carport plus additional free on-street parking, making the home ideal for larger families or groups travelling in multiple vehicles. Located just minutes from Blackmans Bay Beach, Kingston Beach, cafés, restaurants and shopping, and only around 20 minutes from Hobart's CBD, Oceanview Retreat offers the perfect balance of peaceful coastal living and convenient access to Tasmania's most popular attractions.
Guest Access:
Guests will have complete access to the entire house throughout their stay
The Neighborhood:
Ideally located just 2 minutes' drive from Blackmans Bay Beach and Bayview Shopping Centre, you'll have everything you need close by. Bayview Shopping Centre offers a mini supermarket, bakery, newsagency, bottle shop and a popular sushi takeaway—perfect for picking up breakfast, essentials or an easy dinner.
In just 4 minutes, you can reach Kingston Beach, where you'll find a great selection of cafés, restaurants and scenic waterfront walking paths, as well as Kingston's main shopping precinct with supermarkets, retail stores and everyday conveniences.
When you're ready to explore further, Hobart's vibrant CBD is only a 20-minute drive away, making Oceanview Retreat the perfect base for discovering Salamanca Place, Battery Point, MONA, the iconic waterfront and the many attractions of southern Tasmania.
Getting Around:
For the best experience exploring Hobart and its surroundings, having a car is recommended. Yet, if you require public transportation, there's a nearby bus stop with a regular service commuting to the CBD.
Other Things to Note:
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Other things to note . IMPORTANT: THIS HOUSE IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE -The house is for accommodation only and is not suitable for parties, gatherings, or functions of any kind. There is to be no more than 2 visitors to the house without our prior written consent. -Please note this property is NOT fenced and is waterfront so it is not recommended for young children under 10yrs. Persons under the age of 18 are also the sole responsibility of the guests staying ,the owners and management have made the limitations of safety known to all guests that stay and therefore cannot be held responsible. -Please supervise children at all times
Interaction with Guests:
If you need us, we're only a short drive away, however we leave you to enjoy the house in peace and privacy.