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Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches

Waterfront vacation home with balcony and fireplace

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Southport, TAS
  • Place, Hartz Mountains National Park
  • Place, Hastings Caves State Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southport

This vacation home is a short stroll from Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a balcony, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Pelican Island Conservation Area - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hastings Bay Conservation Area - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Hastings Caves State Reserve - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Port Esperance - 23 min drive - 15.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Southport Tavern, Tasmania - ‬4 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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a balcony and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Southport, a short 9-minute walk from Pelican Island Conservation Area and also 12 minutes on foot from Ida Bay State Reserve. You'll also find Southport Lagoon Conservation Area and Burnett Point Conservation Area within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches a good place to stay for couples?

At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?

Yes, every accommodation at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Reviews

Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damien W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this place. A great location, comfy beds, great big windows to enjoy the views. Lovely kitchen. So spacious. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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