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Shack on the Edge Waterfront
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Howrah, TAS
- Place, Salamanca Market14 min drive
- Place, Salamanca Place14 min drive
- Place, Wrest Point Casino17 min drive
- Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Shack on the Edge Waterfront
‘The Shack’ is currently unavailable for family reasons and will be for the foreseeable future. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Kind regards
Sue and Doug
Shack on the Edge is a stunning, private, absolute waterfront cottage that boasts one of Australia's most spectacular views with the magical sights and sounds of the harbour and the city of Hobart. It offers couples a private and exclusive retreat in which to sit and revel in the seclusion and quietness. Against the dramatic background of Mount Wellington you can watch racing yachts, cruise ships and fishing boats as well as the occasional passing dolphin. It is ideally located approximately 15 minutes commuting distance from the Hobart CBD and 15 minutes from the Hobart Airport.
Facilities
The cottage consists of a lounge, dining, kitchen area with an open loft. Off the kitchen is the bedroom with a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom. Facilities include a refrigerator, microwave oven, cook-tops, cooking utensils, LCD television, IPod/MP3 dock radio, CD player a front loading washing machine and a drier as well as a washing line and garden. Waterfront patios are available for outdoor dining. The cottage also includes under-floor electric heating and a heat pump that provides cooling or additional heating whenever necessary.
Shack on the Edge is an ideal location to relax and unwind. Sit and watch the waves roll onto the shore a few metres from the large windows in the lounge, or take a leisurely walk along the local beaches.
Nearby Attractions
Walking distance - Howrah Beach, Gourmet Shopping, Chemist, News Agent and Post Office, Tennis Courts, Bellerive International Cricket Ground, Hair Dresser, Supermarket, Bottle Shops, Hotel, Petrol Station and Bus stop.
Attractions and Activities
Salamanca Place, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Local Wineries, Port Arthur Historic Site, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Harbour Cruises, Bonorong Wildlife Park, Tasmanian Distillery, Botanical Gardens, Mt Wellington, Peacock Theatre, Battery Point Walking Tours, Salamanca Arts Centre, Wrest Point Casino, Bruny Island, coffee shops and restaurants.
Kind regards
Sue and Doug
Shack on the Edge is a stunning, private, absolute waterfront cottage that boasts one of Australia's most spectacular views with the magical sights and sounds of the harbour and the city of Hobart. It offers couples a private and exclusive retreat in which to sit and revel in the seclusion and quietness. Against the dramatic background of Mount Wellington you can watch racing yachts, cruise ships and fishing boats as well as the occasional passing dolphin. It is ideally located approximately 15 minutes commuting distance from the Hobart CBD and 15 minutes from the Hobart Airport.
Facilities
The cottage consists of a lounge, dining, kitchen area with an open loft. Off the kitchen is the bedroom with a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom. Facilities include a refrigerator, microwave oven, cook-tops, cooking utensils, LCD television, IPod/MP3 dock radio, CD player a front loading washing machine and a drier as well as a washing line and garden. Waterfront patios are available for outdoor dining. The cottage also includes under-floor electric heating and a heat pump that provides cooling or additional heating whenever necessary.
Shack on the Edge is an ideal location to relax and unwind. Sit and watch the waves roll onto the shore a few metres from the large windows in the lounge, or take a leisurely walk along the local beaches.
Nearby Attractions
Walking distance - Howrah Beach, Gourmet Shopping, Chemist, News Agent and Post Office, Tennis Courts, Bellerive International Cricket Ground, Hair Dresser, Supermarket, Bottle Shops, Hotel, Petrol Station and Bus stop.
Attractions and Activities
Salamanca Place, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Local Wineries, Port Arthur Historic Site, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Harbour Cruises, Bonorong Wildlife Park, Tasmanian Distillery, Botanical Gardens, Mt Wellington, Peacock Theatre, Battery Point Walking Tours, Salamanca Arts Centre, Wrest Point Casino, Bruny Island, coffee shops and restaurants.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number DA1990/120
About the area
Hobart
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Howrah, a neighbourhood in Hobart. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Constitution Dock. Subantarctic Plant House and Hobart Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.

Howrah, TAS
What's nearby
- Constitution Dock - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
- Hobart Cruise Terminal - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
- Salamanca Market - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
- Salamanca Place - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
- Wrest Point Casino - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Audrey Coffee - 5 min drive
- Audrey Coffee - 6 min drive
- Hurricanes Cafe Bellerive - 5 min drive
- Shoreline Hotel - 20 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Doug Miller and Sue Chaplin

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