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Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage

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A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and a door leading to another room.
A house with a wooden deck, white exterior, and large windows.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, wicker chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Port Arthur, TAS
  • Place, Tasman Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Cove State Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Port Arthur, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Safety Cove State Reserve and Stewarts Bay State Reserve, while Port Arthur Historic Site and Art at The Point Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fortescue Bay and Hippolyte Rocks Marine Conservation Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Port Arthur, TAS

What's nearby

  • Tasman Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Safety Cove State Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Remarkable Cave - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 6 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Asylum Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fox And Hounds Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tasman Kebabs and Takeaway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage located?

This family-friendly Port Arthur cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Tasman Golf Course and Safety Cove State Reserve. Isle of the Dead and Point Puer are also within 2 miles (3 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. 94 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, super easy and clean, fireplace was a nice touch for a cold winter night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2026
Glad you guys had a great stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean nice and cosy with a stunning view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
Thanks DInesh, glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views, clean, comfy beds, great location, has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thanks Matthew, glad you had a great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very comfortable, perfect for a winter break. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and such a beautiful outlook over the bay. Couldn’t fault it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
Thanks, glad you all had a great stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, great views, comfortable and well appointed "shack".
The view from the front room.
Nearby cave
The Port Arthur ghost tour was great fun.
Eaglehawk neck
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thanks Gard, glad you had a great stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was well presented in good location, but floors needed good clean under lounges as there was built up dust, obvious lounges not been shifted in long time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful picturesque property. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Glad you all enjoyed your stay😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for exploring the area

Great spot as advertised and central to port Arthur and other areas to explore. Very happy and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Great family get away in a quiet seaside setting. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2024
Thanks Shane, Glad you all had a great stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thanks Tallulah, glad you had a great stay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We really loved staying here. Really lovely, well equipped home in a beautiful spot. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Port Arthur and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thanks Vanessa, glad you all had a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, modern facilities.Large and spacious.Quiet place, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thanks Melissa, glad you had a great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location

We loved our stay! Wished we could stay longer. The house was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thanks and glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Aaron and Emma’s place the Little Possum Shack was the perfect location to stay while visiting Port Arthur. Location was fantastic and the amenities at the property were clean, in great condition and the house felt welcoming. Would definitely stay again if showing visitors around the Tasman Peninsula again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2025
Thanks Mark, glad you guys had a great stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Immaculate presentation. Could not have been more perfect in any way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thanks Helen, glad you had a great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our recent stay at the Little Possum Shack. Everything was exactly as advertised, if not better. Very cosy, very clean and perfectly placed to explore another beautiful part of Tassie. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks Tracy, glad you had a great stay:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Possum Shack. It is beautifully furnished and the views over the water are stunning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
Thanks, glad you both enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in lovely quiet location

So clean and welcoming and incredibly peaceful a great start to our Tasman peninsula adventure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Pleased you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Possum Shack was lovely. So cosy and and well appointed. The location was amazing opposite the beach with the historic site within view across the water. The perfect spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thanks Mark, glad you all had a great stay :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great relaxing location

A view to die for, great location clean well equipped quiet but the kitchen is challenging
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfection. Location is amazing, the place is so well appointed. Love the attention to detail, it’s equally beautiful and comfortable. Couldn’t have been a better place to stay. We are definitely coming back (and staying for longer)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thanks Jane, glad you had a great stay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay by the bay

Fantastic property which takes in the magnificent view of the water. Extremely well equipped with quality appliances and everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2025
Thanks Ian, glad you had an enjoyable trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic gem of a place

Had a wonderful stay at possum shack. Very comfortable and clean with everything you could want. The view was magnificent 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thanks Lynette, for the great feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Stunning cottage equipped with everything you could possibly want. Location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Thanks Jennifer glad you guys had a great time.
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