Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring a wooden deck, two white chairs, a small round table, and a patterned cushion.
A table with a plate of food, a teapot, and a cup, overlooking a scenic ocean view.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a bookshelf, and framed pictures on the wall.
A room with a large window overlooking a natural landscape, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a candle.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Falmouth, TAS
  • Place, Scamander Conservation Area
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Lagoon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Fires
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

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About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Scamander Conservation Area and St Marys Pass State Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Scamander River Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Falmouth, TAS

What's nearby

  • Scamander Conservation Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Lagoon - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bicheno Penguin Tours - 33 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Binalong Bay - 34 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Bay of Fires - 35 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ironhouse Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪coffee mug trailer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mouth Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fearless Freddy Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grazers - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature on 12 November 2026 start from NZ$409, 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 Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Above the Waves - unparalleled connection to the sea and nature located?

Nestled on the beach, this Falmouth cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Scamander Conservation Area and Henderson Lagoon. Steels Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming, Amenities were very clean.Beautiful relaxing cosy accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful ocean view. Calm quiet. Had everything we could possibly ever need. Absolutely delightful stay with nature at its focus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beachside cabin

Beautiful location with a tidy cabin to view it from, thank you Liz for giving us the opportunity to stay in such a place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Bess and friend were lovely guests who enjoyed what Above the Waves had to offer. I look forward to hosting them again. Take care Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

Excellent host and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2023
Mark and Dom were an absolute pleasure to host they were wonderful and respectful guests. I would highly recommend them to any host. Take care Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean retreat

Lovely comfortable cottage where the view and sound of the sea were the stars of the show.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special place

A beautiful spot away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Amazing location a perfect spot for relaxi ng.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of paradise

A beautiful location that is really a hidden gem on the coast. Loved the laid back simplicity of the shack - for solitude and relaxation you couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Above the Waves

Amazing location for a quiet stay above the ocean. Inspiration place for writers, artists and photographers and or a beautiful retreat and location for some needed rest and watching the waves, ocean therapy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

The property was perfect for our needs. The view was spectacular. We had a storm for most of the day but still enjoyed watching the ocean from the windows. The property was very clean with lots of homey touches which made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Above the Waves

What a special place!! Loved the simplicity and the "shack" atmosphere! Thanks Liz
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hideaway

The ocean is the star here. The cottage is neat, clean, well appointed. Didn’t know about the composting toilet but we managed it. Overall this accomodation was a highlight of our Tasmanian holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2023
Elizabeth was a wonderful guest and enjoyed what Above the Waves had to offer and left it neat and tidy after her stay. I look forward to hosting Elizabeth on any return visit to Tassie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tassie Road Trip

Just perfect. Time to switch off from the world
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome

I will be returning 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful piece of paradise

Wonderful location and views. Listening to the waves of the ocean as you fall asleep just perfect. The road the property is on is in two parts and we didn't realize that, but Liz was great and explained we needed to use google maps and use the house number as we only put the road in. We will be back as it was truly just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Above the waves

What a lovely cottage to relax by the ocean. Very peaceful space, nice comfy bed, nicely furnished and love the vintage stove! Uninterrupted views of the ocean, you couldn't ask for better. Easy walk along the path to access the beach, or you can clamber over the rocks. Will definitely stay again. Dog friendly is a bonus. Thank you, Elizabeth for letting your abode. Regards J n W n H
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

coastal special

We had a relaxing, peaceful, very private and comfortable stay.Everything we needed was provided.The ambience was special and the view out over the sea rolling in was mesmerising.Weather was wild and wet but did not detract from our stay.Close to coastal towns and other beaches for day trips.Was concerned about composting toilet however it was excellent, well maintained and no odour at all.A great place for a short break.Thank you Liz.Tess Way
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A bit of a shame …but beautiful location

The septic toilet was a surprise and I feel should have been mentioned in the property listing. This probably wouldn’t have mattered so much if there were not so many little flies around the place. I’m not sure if they were present because of the toilet. A fly swat was provided on the table and 2 cans of fly sprays were provided in the cupboard. A little more cleaning and a little carton of milk would have been nice. Location was absolutely perfect and checking in emails and communication regarding checking in was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Hi Cam. Oh dear I am so sorry. As you would see from other reviews and 2 years of comments in my guest book I haven’t had any other guests complain as you have about the loo. Please note my post does inform travelers iI have a composting loo. I’m sorry you didn’t see it. Im very sorry and apologise for your situation. But this was an isolated occurrence! Take care. Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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