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Penguin Waterfront Escape

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Penguin, TAS
  • Place, Penguin Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Tourist Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Undercover Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Penguin Waterfront Escape

Penguin Waterfront Escape apartments have absolute waterfront location and feature open plan designs with amazing views at the front and rear of the properties. Watch the sun rise over Bass Strait from your balcony, or sleep in and walk the beach later in the day.

Both apartments sleep 4 and feature large open plan kitchen, dining and loungeroom facilities, a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, master bathroom and second large bedroom. There are private decks at the front and rear of both properties.

Apartments are fully self contained and are suitable for short or long term stays.

Penguin Waterfront Escape is a short 25 minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and 30 minutes from airports in Devonport and Burnie.











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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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 deadlock

About the area

Penguin

Penguin is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Montgomery State Reserve and Mount Montgomery Nature Recreation Area, while Ulverstone History Museum and Maker's Workshop Information Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre and Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Lobster Expeditions.
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Penguin, TAS

What's nearby

  • Penguin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penguin Undercover Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Johnsons Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penguin General Cemetery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 6 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ulverstone Football Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach Hut Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguin Waterfront Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Penguin Waterfront Escape?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penguin Waterfront Escape on 6 July 2026 start from NZ$348, 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 Penguin Waterfront Escape?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Penguin Waterfront Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguin Waterfront Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penguin Waterfront Escape located?

This family-friendly Penguin apartment building is steps away from Penguin Tourist Information Centre and Penguin Beach. Johnsons Beach and Penguin Undercover Market are also within 10 minutes. Penguin Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

K Christine K.

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

No place better!

Perfect location - perfect views! Kids made amazing memories here. Central location makes every day a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn F.

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

Amazing Views!

Amazing views, walking distance to cafes and restaurants. Very well maintained property, seamless check in and out process.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thankyou Bronywen so glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

amazing view

We had a lovely stay at Penguin. It is such a lovely little town and the apartment has a perfect view across Bass Straight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Great position

Fabulous Property great position very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Awesome and very relaxing.

Everything you would ever need for a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Thankyou so much Kim. So glad you all enjoyed your break. Sorry we didn't get to say hello -maybe next visit Libby 🐧
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

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

Good location

Nice time. Friendly locals
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Amazing View

What an amazing Beach view with close proximity to shops. We enjoyed coming to Penguin and relaxing. Comfortable beds, amazing bath and showers with everything we could need. Great safe car parking as well. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip B.

Perfect, family friendly apartment.

We loved every minute of our stay. With 3 young boys I was a little worried about the size, but WOW these apartments are huge & the view is so amazing it instantly relaxes you. Everything is in walking distance. The owners are lovely & very accommodating. We will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thankyou so much and so happy you all enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again Terry and Libby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

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

Penguin Getaway

What a wonderful apartment! Modern, immaculate, conveniently located, gorgeous view of the ocean, and lovely hosts. Our stay was a bit too short and we weren’t ready to leave. We will just have to go back 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Wonderful waterfront retreat

What a wonderful place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noela M.

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

Experience Tasmania

Penguin where is that in Tasmania We have found the best places to stay are not the popular places One of the best places we have stayed Ultra perfection everything we needed was there large rooms plenty of blankets Kitchen was bigger than mine at home and right on the waters edge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

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

Lovely modern and comfortable accommodation

Lovely modern and comfortable accommodation. Libby and Terry were very quick to reply to any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2022
Thankyou Ian glad you enjoyed your stay sorry we didn't get to meet you all and thankyou for leaving apartment lovely and clean. Hope to see you again Libby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania T.

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

Excellent Property and Position

Great property extremely clean with great position and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Fantastic

This is one of the best locations on the coast. Easy stopover to our destination on the west coast. Very comfortable, warm and stunning views over the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thankyou glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can visit again Libby and Terry Penguin waterfront escape
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Spectacular absolute waterfront apartment

Panoramic ocean views. Fully equipped with all modern appliances. Beautifully laid out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2021
Thank you Sharon, Glad you enjoyed our apartment. Terry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod H.

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

Fantastic

We spent one fantastic night at Penguin. And what a view - the photos don’t do it justice. Location is spot on with everything nearby. Apartment is extremely well thought out and has everything you need. The deck was the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening. Wish we could have stayed longer - plan on heading back one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Awesome spot

Lovely well equipped property with beautiful relaxing views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Ocean views

An excellent place with a stunning outlook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2020
Thankyou Jenny so glad you all enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again Libby and Terry Penguin waterfront escape
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin H.

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

Wonderful

My family & I stayed here en route to our move to Queenstown. It was a beautiful surprise to stay there the night, enjoy the view & reset. Clean, warm & all the things you could want in a place to stay. Owners were lovely to deal with, friendly & accomodating. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad M.

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

Excellent property

We have enjoyed every second and view from seating area. Very nice property. Owners are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Beautiful apartment and location

Everything about this apartment was perfect. Location ,facilities, comfort, view, all were ideal. Just wish we had more time send could stay here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd s.

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

Bliss

Bliss
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thankyou Todd look forward to seeing you again Libby and Terry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn D.

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

Awesome apartment on penguin main beach

Absolutely stunning apartment with awesome beach/ocean views, supermarket next door, pub meals for tea 2 min walk up the rd, all in all a very relaxing stay to end our Tasmanian holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donella C.

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

Fabulous location and beautifully appointed.

Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Amazing Views

We stayed for a night wish it had of been longer the apartment was lovely with amazing views and everything we needed we will be back .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Libby and Terry Burton

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Terry and Libby Burton
Semi retired ex Newsagents who decided to enter the luxury accommodation market because ed the property is located in a m a magnificent setting just metres from Bass strait.

Why they chose this property

Position

What makes this property unique

Ocean views
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