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Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD

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A coastal building with a balcony overlooking the sea, featuring a view of the coastline and a bridge in the distance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a brick facade, a white upper level with a balcony, and a paved driveway leading to the entrance.
A balcony with a view of the sea and distant hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the shore, this vacation home features 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating 16 guests. It offers ocean views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Engage in water sports and explore nearby snorkeling, swimming, and fishing opportunities. Visit Little Howrah Beach and Glebe Hill Nature Reserve for additional adventure activities.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Howrah, TAS
  • Place, Little Howrah Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salamanca Market
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Salamanca Place
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower level bed/living room

3 Single Beds

Lower level Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Main level Queen bed 2

1 Queen Bed

Main level Queen bed with 2 way bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Top level master suite

1 King Bed

Top level Queen bed 1

1 Queen Bed

Top level Queen bed + single

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD

- Spectacular water, city & mountain views
- 3 min walk from the beach, 15 min drive from Hobart CBD
- Huge 500m2 luxurious family-friendly home with botanic like gardens
- 10 beds sleep 16, group or large families
- 1 baby cot (upon request)
-Step-free Wheelchair accessibility on two levels
- Big Parents retreat on top-level
- Large deck off the main bedroom
- Huge main bedroom with a very large walk-in robe
--Dedicated workspace and meeting areas

This prestigious huge luxurious Mediterranean style family-friendly home, warmly named "Kara" which is Cornish for “to love, to care, to respect", is well known in the area for its visual statement. You will marvel at the spacious design, tasteful and neutral décor and implacably maintained throughout and soaked in sun sitting on Hobart's beautiful Eastern Shore, only a 15-minute drive to the Hobart CBD, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of the Derwent River to the city and Mount Wellington.

Set over three levels, this home has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & toilets, 4 living areas, 1 super king bed, 5 queen beds, and 4 single beds, 1 baby cot (upon request), great for large families, groups or those just wanting some extra space. The main and the lower levels are designed with accessibility features.

Upstairs, a very generous master suite incorporates a comfortable parents' retreat. There are two balconies showcasing the magnificent water views, a large walk-in robe and spacious three-piece ensuite. There are a further two bedrooms on this level, plus the family bathroom, complete with a corner spa. luxurious master suite sizeable main bedroom with its own large sun deck off one side and a smaller balcony off the other all with sensational water views plus a well-designed walk-in wardrobe. There are two more bedrooms on the top level all with built-ins. To keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, a reverse cycle ducted aircon has fitted throughout this level.

A front entry foyer on the main level of the home leads to the formal living area which offers floor-to-ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light and highlighting the ever-changing, living landscape of the Derwent River and the city beyond. A second living area is perfect as a formal dining area or private sitting/meeting room. The big kitchen features large windows, ample cupboards, and bench space, and is open to a family meals area, a formal dining area with a separate lounge room with its own concrete sun deck, and more sensational views from this area. There are two bedrooms on this level, a two-way bathroom, a grand entrance hall, and the largest of laundries. To keep you warm on the coldest of Hobart's winter nights is a built-in jet master open fire place, reverse cycle heat pump, the air conditioning side of this will keep you cool in summer plus ducted heating throughout the midlevel.

The lower level offers a separate large bedroom, a large living/bedroom fitted with 3 single beds, a Kitchenette, and its own bathroom and laundry.

There is a 2 car garage plus room for 3 more outside, a lovely rear sunny courtyard, botanic-like gardens with a special water feature. The views from most areas of the home are to die for looking south to Bruny or north to the Hobart CBD including the casino and mountain.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are responsible to do dishwashing after cooking or dining. You need to replace a new dishwashing capsule after each use.
Guests are required to wear guest slippers (free supplied) inside the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PDPLANPMTD-2022-026914
Property # 9705690
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Hobart

Located in Howrah, a neighbourhood in Hobart, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. Subantarctic Plant House and Hobart Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Howrah, TAS

What's nearby

  • Little Howrah Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Constitution Dock - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Salamanca Market - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Salamanca Place - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 25 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angie Sue Lauderdale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foreshore Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Langhali Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dellas Store Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD?

As of 28 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD on 10 Apr, 2027 start from S$1,000, 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 at Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge luxurious Family home - Stunning Water Vista, 15 min from Hobart CBD located?

Located in Howrah, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Little Howrah Beach, and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bellerive Beach. Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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