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Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road)

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A living room with a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a view of the water through large windows.
A terrace with a table and chairs overlooking a lake with sailboats.
A modern house with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a statue in the front yard.
A brick house with a garden, a wooden fence, and a covered outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of the sea through the window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Austins Ferry, TAS
  • Place, Moorilla Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Old and New Art
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, MyState Bank Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 2

3 Single Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hobart

Located in Austins Ferry, a neighbourhood in Hobart, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Wellington Park and Risdon Cove Indigenous Protected Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Royal Hobart Showground and Moonah Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at MyState Bank Arena or Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Austins Ferry, TAS

What's nearby

  • Moorilla Estate - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Museum of Old and New Art - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • MyState Bank Arena - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Stefano Lubiana Wines - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Royal Hobart Showground - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 8 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Claremont Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granada Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Local Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banjo's Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road)?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road) on 25 January 2027 start from NZ$785, 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 Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Derwent Retreat (12 Austins Ferry Road) located?

Located in Austins Ferry, this golf holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Museum of Old and New Art and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Moorilla Estate. MyState Bank Arena and Stefano Lubiana Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the best views. Frankie was very accommodating and welcoming and said they were available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Very cool
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great veiws

Couple stayed for 4 nights during winter. Views are fantastic. House needs attention. One of the reasons for selecting here was the mention of an open fire. This had been boarded up prior to our arrival - too many incidents with previous occupants. Premises has under floor heating but to expect it to warm up turning it on arrival just doesn't work. Other stand alone electric heater took the chill off but that was all. Wifi didn't work. Shower extremely small in size. I could mention numerous other small problems, some of which were address when mentioned but being realistic the place is getting old and until it has a renovation would find somewhere else.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
The house was built in the 70's and is marketed as such on our web site. That means standard shower units for the period etc. A tap was leaking badly and fixed during their stay. A couple of days before these guests arrived I was doing some work in the bedroom with the ensuite that had a seriously leaking hot water tap that they brought to my attention. After doing what I had to do I washed my hands and there was no problem. When I repaired the tap at the request of the guests the washer had split. Sometimes these things happen all by themselves but more usually as the result of somebody with greater strength than me screwing the tap down harder than they should. I expect the latter because I only checked the washers and washer seats about a month before and finding the seats OK replaced only the washers. I really do not wish to be put out of business on the basis of a tap washer! The comment in relation to heating is also unacceptably unfair. As well as underfloor heating there is at least one spare heater in every room at the property for instant heat. The heaters in the lounge, dining room and kitchen are all over 2 kilowatt. The lounge and kitchen heaters are 4 kw or greater. Thank you to the guest for pointing out to us that somewhere out there, possibly out of our control somebody is mentioning the fire place. There is no reference to an open fire on our web site and has not been for some time and I do not know which of the OTO's are making this claim. We will endeavor to discover and remove (if we can) any reference to it. The problem is that we cannot expose guests to the risks associated with open fires and information about the property propagates outside our control. The WifFi was off for a period and I know it was then working because the guests confirmed this to me on the 30th July 2016. It is therefore unfair to say the WiFi was not working. A great deal of work is going on connecting up the Glenorchy area on the NBN and there have been outages and I assume they experienced one. On behalf of NBN Co. Telstra and a host of other contractors I apologise!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Awesome views and large house

We had a great stay and would recommend this house for location and views of Derwent River. P
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Unfortunately this review stops after P in the second sentence. Given the nice words in the first sentence perhaps the writer would be kind enough to complete so I can make a more relevant comment, especial given the low ratings compared to those given by everybody else. Objective rather than totally subjective comment is more appropriate,
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Such a beautiful house and property.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Derwent Retreat and would recommend it to anyone. Every time we walked around the extensive gardens we found something new and the views were to die for.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

private location with lovely views.

private location with lovely views.
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