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The Happy Shack Hawley Beach

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A room with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A bed with striped bedding and a fluffy pillow, a grey upholstered headboard, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A residential property with a wooden door, a concrete pathway, and a variety of plants and shrubs.
A modern interior with wooden panel walls, two wicker chairs, a small round table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shearwater Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hawley Beach, TAS
  • Place, Aubrey Luck Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawley Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shearwater Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Hawley Beach

Located in Hawley Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Sorell Golf Club and Ghost Rock Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aubrey Luck Reserve and Hawley Nature Reserve. House of Anvers and Bass Strait Maritime Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Hawley Beach, TAS

What's nearby

  • Aubrey Luck Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawley Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shearwater Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hawley Nature Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Sorell Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Railton Station - 27 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shearwater Country Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shearwater kebab house - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Gourmet Fush & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold 'N' Crispy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Trend Shed - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Shack Hawley Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy Shack Hawley Beach?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Shack Hawley Beach on 20 November 2026 start from NZ$674, 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 The Happy Shack Hawley Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Shack Hawley Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Shack Hawley Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Shack Hawley Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Aubrey Luck Reserve and Hawley Beach Park. Shearwater Park and Port Sorell Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was Spotless, and very comfortable. We felt right at home from the minute we walked in.The Hosts were easy to communicate with and very responsive to any questions asked.We would definately recommend a stay here (especially for Beach lovers) and will be coming back in the future for Sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ben was very welcoming and accomodating. The house was great and very comfortable, particularly the rear deck. Had great sleeps in the very comfortable beds. We loved the beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Family and I had a lovely time during our stay at the Happy Shack Hawley Beach. On arrival we opened the door to a beautiful clean home with a welcoming bottle of wine and tasty treat. Our girls (2 & 4 years) happily made themselves at home and loved playing on the beautiful spacious deck and the in garden. Our little dog loved the sunny spots on the deck to as well as the safe yard. The shack was close enough walk to lovely family beach and a short drive to a dog beach. If our girls were older we would have also been able to all walk to the dog beach too. We all had such a good time it was sad for the girls to say goodbye to the Happy Shack when we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Host - It was Not easy to get hold of the host . The siding glass door didn’t work we didn’t hear back from the host for days. I think it was about three or four days before someone came to fix the door . This made it very inconvenient to use the patio. We also wanted to use the sauna but never heard back how to use it . It was pretty cold since it was winter. It would’ve been nice to use the sauna.There was no dryer being winter. It took a long time for your clothes to dry. I rented the house for 13 days so I didn’t need to wash clothes while I was there. It would’ve been nice to have a dryer to dry your clothing.Kitchen - the kitchen could’ve used more small pans they only had very large pans, and the handles were about to fall off. It would’ve been nice to have smaller pans to cook just an egg or something small.There was also water damage on the wood in the kitchen. It was covered up by towels. We discovered it later. You could tell the water damage was old and it was just covered up in the kitchen.Clean rooms - I would say the house was for all pretty clean, but there were bugs in one of the rooms closets. I put my clothes up there and gifts that I had bought not knowing that there was probably about 20 to 30 dead bugs up there. It was pretty gross knowing that I had my clothes up on the top shelf and gifts for other people.I think the location was great. I did like the fact that the house had wood for you to use. The size of the house was also very nice.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We are disappointed by several of the comments, particularly as we were not given a reasonable opportunity to address them during your stay. The phone number provided with the booking was an overseas number we were unable to contact, and our messages through the booking platform went unanswered. We also left our direct contact details at the property. Detailed sauna instructions were sent through the platform and we offered complimentary use of the sauna as a goodwill gesture, but unfortunately did not receive a response. Regarding the patio door, there was a second door providing access to the patio from the bedroom, so the area remained accessible while the other door was being attended to. We are surprised by the comments regarding maintenance, kitchen items and cleanliness, as none of these concerns were raised during your 13-night stay. Had we been made aware of them, we would have acted promptly. We take guest service, cleanliness and maintenance seriously and do not believe this review reflects the experience most guests have at The Happy Shack. We encourage future guests to consider our many positive reviews across our other booking platforms, which provide a more balanced representation of the standards we consistently deliver.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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