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Outdoor dining
Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carlton River, TAS
  • Place, Tiger Head Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Ochre Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Little Rocks - quiet retreat

This two bedroom cottage at Carlton Beach has been renovated to provide a comfortable getaway; ideal for relaxing by the beach. Lovely views to Carlton River mouth and the water of Frederick Henry Bay. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and backing onto bush, it is private, quite, sheltered and sunny. There are a variety of bird species who will sing you their songs, a resident bluetongue lizard, bandicoots and wallaby’s.

A great place to day trip and explore Hobart, Richmond, Tasman Peninsula, and the East Coast.

Easy commute for school holiday getaways.

The cottage offers 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, dishwasher, shower room, bathroom/laundry, lounge (with two double futons)/dining and outdoor living. We supply all linen, heat pump and wood/wood fire TV, DVD, BBQ facilities and outdoor setting with umbrella. A pantry stocked with basics and essentials (more info on request). The adjoining Dodges Ferry (5minutes drive) provides excellent grocery, butcher, and bottle shop provisions, has a post office, newsagent, pharmacy, doctor and hairdresser. If you're feeling energetic Healthy Horizons Fitness Centre is a 5-minute drive away.

Dodges Ferry is in the southern beaches area and there are plenty of local beaches, surf, sheltered bays and easy coastal walks. You can walk to Carlton Beach in 10 minutes and the river mouth in 15min, abundance of water birds. Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach each weekend and public holiday from December to March. Carlton Beach is considered one of Tasmania’s best and safest surf beach’s particularly for learners and children and the river mouth is great for fishing from the shore. Or enjoy Park, Red Ochre and Blue Lagoon Beaches, all within a five to ten minute drive.

There is a boat ramp adjacent to the 'Boat Park' children's playground, so bring a tinny and throw a line in – lots of flat head in Frederick Henry bay. The community garden and centre – opposite the primary school have lots of community activities – check out their website for more information on activities, the co-op opening hours and access to the community house during your stay - follow the links: Okines Community House and the PDF newsletter will give you information on market days, yoga classes and much more.

The Cottage Features

. 1 x Queen bed
. 1 x Double bed
. Full size modern kitchen with dishwasher
. New modern shower room; bathroom/laundry with front load machine
. Comfortable lounge/dining room with two double futons
. Spacious front deck with BBQ, table setting and Umbrella
. Sunny back garden backing onto bush
. TV/DVD
. Heat Pump
. Wood Heater
. Would suit 2 couples or a family

Convenient Location

The Cottage is located 26 km from Hobart Airport; 41 km south east of Hobart and 15 km from Sorell, the perfect gateway to Tasmania's East Coast, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula.

. 42 km to Hobart (35 min) - Hobart CBD and waterfront, Salamanca Place,
. 45 km to MONA museum ( 45 min) - world renowned Museum of Old and New Art
. 20 km to Hobart Airport (20 min)
. 30 km to Richmond (30 min) - historic town and vineyards
. 60 km to Port Arthur (1 hr) - Port Arthur site, Blowhole and Tessellated Pavement
. 65 km to Orford (45 min)

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Property Registration Number 520153071

About the area

Carlton

Carlton is home to this cottage. Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve and Isle of Caves Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sorell Fruit Farm and Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Carlton River, TAS

What's nearby

  • Tiger Head Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Red Ochre Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Primrose Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Sorell Fruit Farm - 15 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ziyka - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Cafe Park Beach Dodges Ferry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Go Pizza Dodges Ferry - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Rocks - quiet retreat pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Rocks - quiet retreat on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$188, 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 Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Rocks - quiet retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Rocks - quiet retreat located?

Situated in Carlton, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach and Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve. Primrose Beach and Isle of Caves Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a beautiful spot, excellent cooking utensils which is unusual, and a serene and restful interior
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our time over the Australia Day weekend. We have stayed here before and would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean,comfortable, great views
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Clean & tidy, peaceful. Loved it.thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always enjoy returning to Little Rocks. The property is as always, well presented and in a quiet area. I'm already planned my next trip down to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

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

Lovely stay as always

Another peaceful, private and very comfortable stay, close to everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas w.

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

2 week get away

We had a wonderful time staying at “ Little Rock “ and will definitely be recommending it to family and friends !
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

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

Great

Lovely place with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Tracey H.

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

A lovely spot

A lovely property in quiet private surrounds and ocean views. A terrific area to stay with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inna E.

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

Great place to stay and explore the region

Very clean place with amazing kitchen and fantastic views. Will be back. Great area to explore Tasman Peninsula.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey L.

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

Coastal Carlton

Comfortable and clean home located in an ideal location to visit Port Arthur, Hobart, Richmond, etc. Dodges Ferry Pub great place for a meal and a drink. Close to Sorrel to stock up on all of your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena T.

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

Very comfortable

Very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anita G.

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

Comfortable stay

A clean and tidy house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Nice deck to enjoy the sun with views of the water nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Comfortable home

This property is in a peaceful suburb and met our needs nicely. Well stocked kitchen, a fireplace that worked well (would be nice to have kindling and wood to hand in the house)-and comfortable beds. Fiona responded to our questions quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

A brilliant stay at Little Rocks

Have stayed at Little Rocks on a number of occasions now and the property has become the preferred meeting point for family from the north and south of Tasmania. A relaxed and comfortable property (close to a wonderful beach!) and communication with the host has been easy and positive. Definitely looking forwards to the next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney E.

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

Stay at Little Rocks

We had a lovely stay! Little Rocks was a great base for our Tasmanian adventures. It would have been fantastic to have access to wifi but we would definitely come again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minh M.

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

Excellent Gem right next to Hobart

Excellent accommodation in terms of location and cleanliness. Instant communication from host for any questions. Would definitely come back. A+++
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelomi C.

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

Peaceful

We really enjoyed our two nights at the home. It was a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia B.

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

Awesome place to stay

We loved this place! The house was so comfy and lovely! A fireplace outside and inside and two bedrooms. The kitchen with a view of the sea. Dreamlike. Perfect distance to Hobart and the airport. All in one package. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

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

Peace and tranquility at Carlton

Superb property with modern conveniences, warm and cosy with magnificent views of the ocean, and surrounded by bush land and gorgeous trees. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful property where we had all we needed, with shopping centres and a magnificent beach 5 mins away. Mostly. we enjoyed the location which is peaceful and quiet, and availed us a most relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Carlton stay

We had a nice time in Carlton beach The kitchen was great to cook in and entertain family. The heating could have been more substantial for Northern visitors, just having a wood heater was not enough
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georg P.

Clean, quiet, tasteful Intérieur, beautiful view

Great place. All is clean and well maintained. Great bathroom. The insect blinds in the bedrooms need work. They dont close. Little creatures find their way inside. 🦟... easy to fix. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ramin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Fair enough

It was fair enough to stay, and it could have been better, all in all, clean, good communication and fair equipment not enough Limited shoping around
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beau A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The location was very nice. Needs WIFI.But we immediatly were put off from the moment we arrived. This property was advertised as have 4x queen beds to sleep 6 people. But it only had 1 QB, 1DB and 2x Futons in the lounge area to sleep on.As soon as i raised it to the owner, she did not believe me about how it was advertised so i had to send her a sceenshot. Then she said thanks for letting her know and "enjoy the futons". No apology or no suggestion of any refund. She has now fixed her ad since, but we did not get what was advertised.I rarely ad reviews but this experiance was for our 22 wedding anniversary and my kids had to sleep on a hard futon in the lounge room that we had to clean up every morning so others could sit down. It was just very disappoiting to be told one thing, but get something else entirly. I raised a compliant to 'Stayz' on Wednesday, but nobody bothered to get back to me.I doubt we will use Stayz again or recommend this property to anyone. I have attached a screenshot of the originsl ad and the futons the kids had to slerp on.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jacqui D.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Extremely disappointing

Unfortunately, this property does not present as advertised, with multiple below-standard items. We were forced to leave a day early when the toilet stopped working. The owner failed to disclose the house is tank water supply and the toilet is septic system and 'issues occurr occasionally'. We regret booking this place for our stay at Carlton, our holiday was ruined when we had to relocate elsewhere for the last night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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