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Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches.

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Swansea Family Shack
Cosy little cottage, heat pump, bath tub and a very quiet street.
The house is situated five Houses back from the nature reserve - beach access
Car parking area and safe enclosure for your dog
Your dogs view when not inside

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Swansea, TAS
  • Place, Swansea Conservation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kates Berry Farm
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterloo Point
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches.

Lovely little house in a very quiet part of Swansea.

There is a small back yard so some parking for you car .
This is a pet friendly property so you can bring your fury friends along. Please pick up after them and make sure they don't annoy the neighbors. Like I mentioned earlier it is a very quiet street.
There is a small fenced back yard so a little parking for your car. But a good area for your dog.

We have small ( Container) bungalow at the rear of the property. we stay there from time to time, but you will have total privacy in the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Only 1 bedroom. Have an inflatable or cot -fine.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please clean up after them.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7622878
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
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Swansea

Located in Swansea, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Milton Vineyard and Spring Vale Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kates Berry Farm and Freycinet Marine Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Swansea, TAS

What's nearby

  • Swansea Conservation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kates Berry Farm - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waterloo Point - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alimento - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homestead Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dalila’s Patisserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Horny Cray - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern and Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great accommodation. Full bath, Quiet area. House to yourself & close beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Nine Mile Beach, Kelvedon Beach and Swansea Conservation Area. Coswell Beach Conservation Area and Waterloo Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay just felt like home

Everything you need in one great place, was a great experience with this place to relax in, one of the best, clean, tidy well presented carnt wait to go back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2022
Thanks Wayne, I am happy you guys enjoyed your time here and that you sampled the beaches. Looking forward to hosting you again. I think the full sized bath is a great relaxed. Regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Was a lovely place so qutie and close to the ocean. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2025
Hi Sonia, So glad you enjoyed your stay. Great beaches and great places to exercise. And a cosy home. Full sized bath and washing machine add to the ease of staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit to this property

Comfortable and good location Pet friendly option has helped us in the past
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
Kirstie, I am pleased that the property worked for you again this year. Regards for now Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location

The property had everything we needed. Comfortable peaceful home. Good beaches. Pleasant stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2023
Hi Bernadette, Glad you had a good time at our place in Swansea. The scenery and vinyards are something really special. A big thank you for leaving the house in such clean and tidy condition.
Verified

8/10 Good

Malissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

My clients loved their stay here. Close to beautiful beaches, short drive to the town and had everything they needed. Very hard to find dog friendly accommodation in Swansea, thank you Ian for opening up your cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Thank you Malissa for sending your clients to Swansea.
Verified

8/10 Good

Moira P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swansea short break

The property was neat and clean and close to all beaches and amenities. Our little dog loved it too! Owners were so nice. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2023
Thanks Moira, glad you enjoyed your stay. There is so much to do and see, especially if you have a dog and want to take them along during the day. The dog socialisation areas on the foreshore are great great as well. Look forward to seeing you again. Regards Ian Casey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Swansea

We found it comfortable , cosy and well heated.We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2022
Thanks for your comments Ruth. The full sized bath is great. It is a fantastic little place place, I look forward to hosting you again. Ian
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful days

Loved the simeness and quietness of the house and neighbourhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Hi Tamara, I am so glad you enjoyed your time at our property in Swansea. The beaches are really close and offer a range of beach types - all with white sand. Some with rocky areas others just sand. I hope you tried out the dog socialization area at the end of the main beach, that's a good place for small dogs to hang out with other small dogs and for the bigger dogs to hang out with the ones of similar size. Swansea, a very lovely area to take a break. Regards Ian and Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quiet stay in Swansea

We found the property was most suitable for our needs. It was located in a quiet neighbourhood, with easy walking distance to a couple of spectacular beaches. Our two labradors loved it! The home was extremely comfortable and easy to find. We had a super time in Swansea and will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swansea base

This house is clean and well equipped. It is however an older dwelling and boasts tired fixtures. It was comfortable in mild weather as a 4 night base to explore the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage with all the amenities needed for a longer stay.

Very quiet rural neighbourhood. Clean, comfortable cottage with all the amenities needed for a week long + visit. Good location for day travelling to different sights in the region. Hosts were generous with their time explaining local activities and points of interest. Thanks for making us so welcomed in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Very pleased you enjoyed the area. Swansea is a fantastic place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The property was immaculate and the host welcoming and helpful. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. The area to explore is amazing and being able to come back of an evening and pop in the bath is a real relaxer. The bed is really comfortable with the good quality linen. This hopefully leads to a good nights sleep, in this very quiet area. I look forward to hosting you again. Regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet little spot

House is lovely, quiet street close to the beach. Plenty of room for the dog to run around outside. Ian very prompt in message replies. Neighbours extremely quiet and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Hi Alyce Thank you for your feed back. Glad your stay was enjoyable. The location of the Shack is terriffic as it is really close to all the beaches - even the ones that are not well known. A very quiet and tranquil area. I look forward to your next visit. Regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swansea TAS

We enjoyed our stay at Swansea. The accommodation was great and being pet friendly was a real bonus. Met Ian and Jan, hosts, very lovely people. Would highly recommend the B&B and when we next stay in Swansea will certainly check to see if this place is available. Gary and Val
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
I am very glad you enjoyed your stay in Swansea. Our shack is perfectly located being between several of some of the best beaches and exercise areas on the coast. I look forward to seeing you again. Regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The purpose of our stay was to exhibit at a local event. This house served us perfectly. It was perfectly located on the very south side of town - near our event. It had all the comforts we needed. It was presented perfectly and Ian’s communication was excellent. We’ll be staying there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enno K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house on a great location

This was a very enjoyable stay. The house is big, very comfortable, with every amenity you could wish for, including a big fridge/freezer and a modern laundry machine.Ian is a very nice host, ready to help and give advise when needed. Great location!! You can go to the beach nearby and see fairy penguins just after dusk. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2024
I am glad you enjoyed our property. Also that you managed to see some of the local sights around Swansea. Maria Island is a very special place, you made the most of your visit. I hope the remainder of your time in Australia is enjoyed as much as your time on our East Coast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house with everything you need

Although it is an older style house, it is a very comfortable and self contained. Access was good and it is a quiet suburb very close to a beach. No internet provided but mobile coverage was good on Optus and fair on Telstra so internet hotspots worked well. Owner communicated well with us before our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
I am pleased you enjoyed the location of the property. The beaches are so accessible and clean. A great place for a short break. I hope your competition went well and we may see you again next year. PS thank you for leaving the property in immaculate condition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillity

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ian's peaceful. Just the getaway we were after. The nearby beaches and easy walking streets were perfect for our daily outings. The cottage is clean and has all the amenities - the coffee machine and smoothie blender were much appreciated! As was the suitability of the house for my daughter and little dog. Highly recommend Ian and his cottage for your next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2024
Hi Hannah, thanks for your feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed our property. The coffee machine and the smoothie blender are certainly handy products to have available. Our beaches I think rate up there with the best, and the fact that you had time to chill out was great. Thank you for visiting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

From our first contact with the property owner, everything was without fault. Nothing was too much trouble. The house is neat, tidy and comfortable, and situated in a quiet street allowing for complete relaxation. We were close to fantastic beaches where we spent hours walking with the dogs. The homely touches of having breakfast cereals and milk in the fridge were appreciated. The centre of Swansea with its cafes and shops is just a short drive away. This place is outstanding value for money and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2025
Thanks David. A great location and welcoming accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for pets

Was lovely to be able to take our small dog with us. Perfect safe back yard for him. House was lovely and roomy and very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn (Kathy) C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Convenient

Well equiped, comfortable and convenient location. Suited our short stay for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Very neat and tidy house with the advantage of having pets allowed. Close to beach which our dog enjoyed in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great experience, very friendly property managers, my partner, my dog and I all loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Just the right size house for two oldies. We had a really nice stay and to top it all, our dog also loved it. We will definitely recommend Ian's place to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2022
Hi Anna I am please you enjoyed your stay. I have noticed that if the dog has a good time everyone has good time. Lots of interesting walks and other fur babies to meet - it has to be good... Thank you also for leaving the place in immaculate condition, many thanks. Ian I look forward to hosting you again. Ian

About the host

Hosted by Ian Casey

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My wife Jan and I are local Tasmanians.
I was born and raised in Hobart and Jan is a country girl from Oatlands. A farming community in the Tasmanian Midlands.

We have stayed in Swansea as a holiday destination now for nearly twenty year. We just cant get enough of it...

The scenery is second to none. There are a lot of facilities in and around town:
The out door gym, just off the main road over the bridge as you approach Swansea from Hobart. This is a council initiative - do a circuit.
There is a Golf course on the point. If you don't have any clubs and you would like a hit around there are clubs available from out side the club house. Free to use, balls included and Tees. Doesn't get better than that.!!!Oh you still have your green fees...

Want to see some wild life? Black Cockatoos, Native hens, Parrots, Wattle birds, Magpies and many more feathered fledglings. We have a Sea Eagle that patrols the beach and can be seen at the end of the street at about 4 Pm some times. Get down to any of the beaches in the evening and see the local Penguins returning from a days fishing. You will also see many varieties of sore birds.

Why they chose this property

This is the best budget accommodation on the coast.

Clean and quiet. Please read the reviews. It is priced low to give all couples a chance to enjoy the area.

What makes this property unique

A time to chill out. Enjoy walks to the 4 beaches within 500 meters. Wild life, Oyster catchers, Native plovers, Sea Eagles, Native Magpies and not to forget the tiny Fairy Wrens popping about in the yard, these little guys really like the area around the house.

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