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A room with large windows offering a view of the sea, wicker furniture, and a glass-top coffee table.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside lamp, and a view of trees and greenery outside.
A room with a table and chairs facing a large window overlooking a beach.
A balcony with a white table and chairs, overlooking a beach with trees and a clear blue sky.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a chimney.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the beach, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 6 guests. Enjoy ocean views from the patio while engaging in nearby activities like surfing, hiking, and scuba diving. Explore attractions such as Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve, with golf options available nearby for sports enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dryer
  • Self-parking included
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Southport, TAS
  • Place, Ida Bay State Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartz Mountains National Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

summer beach house

Discover Southern Tasmania

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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9015088
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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Southport

Located in Southport, this cottage is on the beach. Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cape Bruny Light Station and Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Southport, TAS

What's nearby

  • Ida Bay State Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hastings Caves State Reserve - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Hartz Mountains National Park - 48 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Home Hill Winery - 55 min drive - 82.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocket at the End of the Road - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪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 is parking at summer beach house ?

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 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is summer beach house located?

Nestled on the beach, this Southport cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ida Bay State Reserve, Southport Lagoon Conservation Area and Hastings Bay Conservation Area. Burnett Point Conservation Area is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The most peaceful location and a comfortable family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay for a relaxing few days, a perfect stop for us to re-charge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Good holiday house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Cosy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view, comfortable stay

Feels like home! Lovely wood fire, comfortable living area with everything you need and a beautiful view over the bay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Summertime cotttage

Great position, everything required in house, warm cosy Great views, great place to base for far South East Tassie visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Keith Thank you for booking Summertime Beach Cottage So glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Virginia and Roger McMillan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Had two wonderful nights. Great view. Saw the aurora and was able to see a white wallaby!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New years eve

Excellent location with fabulous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southport, Tasmania

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, charming comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay

A lovely place for an extended weekend. Comfortable, clean and enjoyable. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside bliss and relaxation

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and clean property

Absolutely beautiful waking up to the beach :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It is all about the views

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable beach shack

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Beautiful spot. May not be great for families with toddlers (steep slope and close to road with no fence) but for us it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise

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!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

top spot at the bottom of tas

everything we expected. good value and a different experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thanks

We really enjoyed the beach house and facilities at Southport - summertime cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summertime Beach Cottage Thank you for Booking our Cottage Virginia and Roger McMillan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 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

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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.

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