Summertime Cottage is the ideal location for a relaxing break away with or without the family! Relax in laid back shack style with only a bottle of wine between you and the beach. Light the fire, drag over a couple of easy chairs and kick back… This spacious and cosy cottage combines comfort and convenience with an outlook that is to be envied! Stunning views from inside and out as you take in the absolute beauty and quiet activity of Southport’s bay. The beach fishing is second to none. A fishing rod will soon have a couple of good sized flathead in the bag. Squid can be caught from the end of the jetty at night, under the light. Huge Oysters and mussels can be collected off the rocks past the boat ramp at low tide. Whether you are after a romantic getaway, a great family holiday or a week’s fishing, your dream holiday awaits you at Summertime Cottage!
This area has become known as "Far South Tasmania" and is quite unique. There are lots of things to see and do, if you can drag yourself away from the beach.
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Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Southport
Located in Southport, this cottage is on the beach. Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cape Bruny Light Station and Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
Pelican Island Conservation Area - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ida Bay State Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hastings Caves State Reserve - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
Home Hill Winery - 55 min drive - 82.9 km
Restaurants
Rocket at the End of the Road - 14 min walk
Southport Tavern, Tasmania - 3 min drive
Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is summer beach house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at summer beach house ?
As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at summer beach house on May 20, 2026 start from $303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at summer beach house ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at summer beach house ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is summer beach house located?
Nestled on the beach, this Southport cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve. Southport Lagoon Conservation Area is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The most peaceful location and a comfortable family stay
Lucy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
Jul 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay for a relaxing few days, a perfect stop for us to re-charge!
Samantha
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah c.
Jan 17, 2019
Great location
Good holiday house
sarah c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Hi Sarah, thanks for choosing to stay with us at Summertime Beach Cottage. I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Its a great spot to get away from everyone and everything down on the beach. I hope you come back again soon.
Roger
Beautifully clean and tidy place to stay beds were very comfy and warm. Hard to find somewhere to stay being a larger family so this house worked perfectly for us
Rebecca W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew M.
May 4, 2018
Cute comfy holiday house
Great view and cosy with the fire going - we bought a local lobster and had a cook up ... simple facilities but functional
Very clean and cosy. Great outlook out to sea from living areas and bedrooms.It was good having a fire as it was very cold. The only disappointment for us was the weather which stopped us from enjoying the deck and beautiful view. We thoroughly enjoyed a day at Hastings Thermal pool and caves. The pub was great for dinner which was suggested from the host. We also enjoyed a BBQ at the property. A remote and secluded area of coastline offering lots of natural beauty.
A great location to relax, away from it all, especially in winter. We lit a fire, and had cozy evenings cooking comfort food and savoring local TAS wines. Lovely local walks, and scenic drives.
We stayed over Easter sland had the best time. Summertime cottage is a stones throw from the beach, it wasvery clean and warm. We loved our stay and hope to be back soon. Thank you so much for such a beautiful accommodation.
Summertime Cottage was cute, comfy and cosy. Perfect for our 5 night stay. It had everything we needed. We went for lovely walks along the beach, watched the Pacific Gulls and sea eagles, and explored the area (South Cape walk). Would highly recommend the cottage to anyone looking to relax and unwind and world the world pass you by.
This place was superb and comfortable for the whole family, lots of thing to do and see as well as relax. Everything what we needed was there and easy to look after. Totally wonderful and look forward to coming back.
House has Bazillion dollar views. It was clean, warm and had everything we wanted. Kitchen is tiny but we didn't go to spend the day cooking
Peter T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jul 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable cosy seaside old charm cottage. You can’t beat location as it is situated directly across the road from the beach. The views are magnificent looking out over the bay.
We had a great few days staying at Summertime. Loved the wood fire inside and watching the bird life and water views outside. Comfortable and clean- a great place to stay and explore the area.
Fantastic views, comfortable accommodation & lulled to sleep each night by the sound of the ocean a just across the road - absolutely LOVED it!!!
We WILL return!!!
John O.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
May 18, 2019
top spot at the bottom of tas
everything we expected. good value and a different experience.
Scott S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John B.
May 2, 2019
Thanks
We really enjoyed the beach house and facilities at Southport - summertime cottage
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summertime Beach Cottage
Thank you for Booking our Cottage
Virginia and Roger McMillan
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W.
Jan 17, 2019
A great cottage with amazing views
We had a wonderful stay at Summertime Cottage for the nights. The local area is quiet but still has plenty of activities. The cottage is clean and well appointed.
Daniel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Hi Daniel, it was an absolute pleasure to have you as guests at Summertime Beach Cottage. It sure is a perfect place to unwind at the beach.
We hope you can join us at another time soon. Please feel free to do a review on our Facebook page.
About the host
Hosted by Roger and Virginia McMillan
Why they chose this property
Right opposite a beautiful sandy clean beach in a pristine quiet location. Views from all of the cottage out past Pelican Island to Bruny Island.
What makes this property unique
You get the whole cottage. Very private and quiet. AH THE SERENITY.