Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches
Rock Lobster is a beautifully appointed holiday home, ideal for adult getaways to stunning Southport! Overlooking Southport's beautiful bay, Rock Lobster offers the perfect base to explore Tasmania's Far South...with an elegant and stylish accommodation awaiting your return each day. Stroll across to the beach and throw in a line...hire a local kayak and test the waters...or just sit back on your expansive deck and enjoy the laid back lifestyle of tranquil Southport. Rock Lobster features stunning views, modern amenities, NBN WIFI and an outdoor 2 person spa hot tub for the perfect romantic retreat! Please note the following when booking Rock Lobster: The upper level consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom. A separate lockable space is on the lower level with one queen bed and ensuite bathroom When booking for 2-6 guests, you will have access to the top level house only. When booking for more than 6 guests you will have access to all 4 bedrooms. Please contact us with specific requirements All bookings have exclusive use of the house including gourmet kitchen, dining and living areas
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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
About the area
Southport
Located in Southport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pelican Island Conservation Area and Ida Bay State Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cape Bruny Light Station and Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area.
Pelican Island Conservation Area - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Ida Bay State Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Hastings Caves State Reserve - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
Home Hill Winery - 56 min drive - 83.3 km
Restaurants
Rocket at the End of the Road - 3 min drive
Southport Tavern, Tasmania - 4 min drive
Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$361, 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 Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rock Lobster, overlooking Southport's stunning beaches located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pelican Island Conservation Area, Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Conservation Area. Burnett Point Conservation Area and Hopwood Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved everything about this place. A great location, comfy beds, great big windows to enjoy the views. Lovely kitchen. So spacious. Couldn’t fault it.
We loved our stay. A beautiful spot and well
equipped house, truly lovely. We’ll definitely return.
Megan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura R.
24 February 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
Really great location and amenities, the deck and the hot tub make Rock Lobster a great place to stay when the weather is nice. The communication with the property manager was also excellent.
The cleanliness of the property was below expectations, cleaning supplies provided were inadequate so we had to drive up to Dover to buy a scrubbing brush to do the dishes after breakfast on the first day. Otherwise we had an enjoyable stay.
Extremely nice house in good location to explore the far south from.
Had pretty lousy weather unfortunately, which prevented fishing (though the teens tried!). Overall, the house is excellent, great views and near the waterfront, jetty etc. It has a heat pump so was cosy in cold weather. Aso a good-quality Saxon wood-heater, though we only lit it once. Beds were okay, though not the advertised three queens and one king, actually three doubles (a bit short for 6-footers) and a queen. The ads just say sheets are provided, whereas actually there is all bedding, with warm doonas. Rooms are spacious and four bedrooms really useful. The master bedroom is on the ground floor, everything else upstairs. Master has an ensuite (which I don't think is mentioned in the ads), very convenient, and means the house actually has TWO bathrooms/toilets, not just one as advertised. The ads need updating for accuracy — mostly, it is BETTER than represented. VERY well-appointed throughout — cutlery, crockery, toaster etc. all top drawer. Plenty of lounge room furniture and a classy extension table and comfortable dining chairs. Stove is good, but thermostats on the two right-hand elements were not working so one had to be very careful not to burn things, turning on and off manually. No reflection on the owners. it is a "hidden" problem, but we have had this issue on our own stove, so recognized it quickly and took precautions. It is important to bring provisions, the solitary store at the pub is NOT great and has limited hours. Excellent friendly communications.
Rod E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you for your comprehensive review Rod, we will update all the facilities you've mentioned.
We hope to have you visit again in the near future.
Kind regards, Tina
Essentially Tas team member
Beautiful getaway with a view, fireplace, and spa.
We had a fantastic quiet stay at the end of the world in Southport. Large deck, fireplace, spa, and a fully equipped kitchen. The only thing I would change is to get a BBQ grill (not hotplate) and put it out on the front deck for a BBQ with a view. Not a showstopper, if you go check out the secret walking tracks behind town.
This was a wonderfully situated property. Right on beach with wonderful views across the ocean to Bruny Island and beyond. The house was very nicely decked out with lots of wonderful touches and the spa really added an additional wow factor to the experience. Perfect location for exploring a fantastic part of Tasmania.
Essentially Tas had the pleasure of hosting Damien at our Southport property, which was left in a very neat and tidy condition on his departure.
Thank you Damien, we hope you enjoyed your stay and we warmly welcome a return visit from you in the near future.
The ET team.
About the host
Hosted by Tina
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