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Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm body of water and distant mountains during sunset.
A beachfront property with a modern design, featuring a large balcony and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view through an open door.
A modern living room with a sofa and a coffee table, a kitchen with white cabinets and a large window, and a balcony with a wooden floor.
A staircase leading to a building with a wooden fence and a sign indicating holiday lettings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Opossum Bay, TAS
  • Place, Opossum Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Arm Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge

BRAND NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOM & LAUNDRY. FRESHLY PAINTED. Enjoy the sunset while sitting on the deck above the beach. This is a unique part of the world with houses right on the sand. Amazing views looking over the bay! You can even see seals and dolphins out the front if you are lucky!

The bay is a safe place to swim and in summer the Sydney to Hobart yachts go past in front of your balcony! There are 2 living areas and 2 outdoor areas with tables for dining and a bbq. 2 bedrooms, one with a queen sizes bed and tv and the other with 1 queen and 1 double bed.

There are lots of walks available and a convenience store 150m from the gate. Fishing straight off the beach or at the pier 100m away. There are 2 living areas and 2 outdoor areas with tables for dining. 2 bedrooms one with a queen sized bed and TV and the other with 1 queen and 1 double sized beds.

Guests will enjoy the beach house with steps directly onto the beach. There is a cafe and RSL at South Arm with a 9 hole golf course.

There is a daily bus service and bus stop right outside our gate.

Please contact owner of property 24hrs prior to checkin time to obtain access code via the Stayz website.

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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 less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9201269
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Opossum Bay

Located in Opossum Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Salamanca Market and Brooke Street Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area and Glebe Hill Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingborough Sports Centre or Bellerive Oval. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Opossum Bay, TAS

What's nearby

  • Opossum Bay Marine Conservation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Opossum Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Arm Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Salamanca Market - 43 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 54 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Kingston Beach - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Kingston Hotel - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Opossum Bay - On The Waters Edge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opossum Bay holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Opossum Bay Beach and Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area. Mitchells Beach and South Arm Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location, layout and very well presented and maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2026
Thanks Dom. Looking forward to having you stay again in January.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay and loved it. Sonya has been wonderful to deal with each time and the location and property are fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Escape

A wonderful place to stay with its close proximity to the beach. This house had everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had stayed previously at this accommodation and it’s superb. A few minutes drive to Sth Arm and u have access to several excellent places for food and coffee. The RSL meals including its Asian night is first rate and the you have Mo’s place for more food options and coffee. The local store also has wonderful food options. Sonya is a first class host and we will be back again very soon because we would not stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2026
Thank you Barry for your kind words. Looking forward to having you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Stunning location right on the beach - couldn’t ask for anything better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Great and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Absolute beachfront

Weather was lousy - but would be wonderful in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely superb. We have stayed at others in the same area and they were very good but this place is the absolute ultimate. The weather wasn’t kind but it didn’t matter because the outlook across the river was awesome. We have already booked a return trip and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
Thank you for your kind review and I forward to you staying in Summertime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View and Beautiful Property

Arriving at our property we were immediately impressed and so happy to be there. The property can not be any closer to the beach, the property was well equipped, cute and perfect for our needs and the views second to none. So so happy to have stayed and will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

Had a girls weekend away during a spell of hot weather. The house is right on the beach with lounge, bedroom and deck all looking right at the water. It’s a beautiful location and the house is clean with a relaxed vibe and everything you need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

A bright and airy house situated in a beautiful location. The house had everything we needed, including comfy beds and a lovely hot shower. Sitting on the deck is pretty great. Easy to find, close to Hobart. Situated literally footsteps from a clean and relatively quiet beach. Clear water, great view across the river. Thoroughly recommend this house for a calming break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Thaank you for your kind review and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location Missing a few things

Stunning views lovely relaxing property couldn't ask for better location However there is no information book to advise things to do in the area information on local restaurant / cafes or how to work the coffee machine we couldn't get it to work. We arrived at dark and the steps down to the house are steep would have been nice if the sensor lighting was left on. Arriving late there was no milk which would have been nice to make a coffee. Only one towel per person and to find nice droppings on the lounge and kitchen bench top was very disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Hi Kerry, Thank you for your feedback as we take everything on board so each guest enjoys their stay. We do have a information booklet in the 2nd lounge but I will move it to a more prominent location. Our sensor light has been playing up and we have asked the electrician to look at it. We use to leave milk in the fridge but feedback from other guests were that they prefer to buy their own due to covid issues. There has been a lot of problems with mice in the area lately but we have put in place actions to hopefully fix this. The house is getting renovated in 2 weeks with a new kitchen and bathroom so are looking forward to showcasing the new look!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beached as

Was not right time for whales but I was lucky to have a skate come to the shallows that was a personal highlight. The children loved the beach paddling snorkling and building while mum cooked up warm meals in the new kitchen. We felt like we may of been the first users of the new kitchen. The weather picked up a bit of a storm so the wifi got a work out 3 TVs 4 laptops 3 phones 2 ipads all got a go. No shortage of charge points with usb ports in the lounge. When the sun came out breakfast lunch and dinner on the deck. The fishing seemed to be good for the birds at one point a gull got a big fish to big for it to fly with and it dropped back in the water. Im not the fittest person in the world but I unloaded 4 sets of luggage plus more down the stairs and back up again when leaving. Worth it. Stay again. For sure. Regards, The Carley Family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2023
Thank you for your review. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your stay despite the weather. It’s quite spectacular on a summers day. Good to see they the wifi worked well when put to the test with 4 people at once. Look forward to having you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay, thank you

A fantastic location, we had a wonderful stay with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A very comfortable property

We really enjoyed our stay. The children loved the close proximity to the beach and the view from the deck was amazing! Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great stay

we stayed 3 nights & wished we could have had more time there. absolutely fantastic location right on the beach in the middle of the bay. our group of 4 had the best time enjoying the facilities & the location
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Right on the beach!

We loved our stay so much we immediately booked another one. It was the perfect place for us. It is a short, scenic drive from Hobart, but the village has a friendly, beach feel. Location is perfect, right in the middle of the beach with beautiful views across to Blackman's Bay. The cottage is right on the beach, just walk down a flight of stairs and you are there. There is a covered outdoor dining table for long lunches so you can be shaded from the hot sun, and a dark rear room, which is perfect if you are recovering from too much sun. But the best part for me was lying on the couch after a swim and watching the sea glitter below. The only downside is that the floor is at a slight angle in the back rooms, but you can always imagine you are on a ship. This is a lovely beach shack in the perfect location. Five out of five, would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Janet. It is a beautiful spot. Quite unique. We love it too Glad that you are coming to stay again. Sonya
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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