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A modern house with a deck, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large umbrella.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a lamp, and a window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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, Primrose Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carlton

Located in Carlton, this cottage is a 4-minute drive from Tiger Head Beach and 6 minutes from Red Ochre Beach. .This cottage is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Primrose Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tiger Head Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Red Ochre Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • St George's Anglican Church - 14 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Primrose Beach - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Tasmania Golf Club - 21 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dodgy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dodges Ferry Bistro/Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ziyka - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Primrose Sands RSL Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dodges Ferry Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 520153071

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Little Rocks - quiet retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and location met our needs - had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped with absolutely everything you will need. Very cozy with good heating and fire firewood for cold nights. And stunning views across the bay towards Hobart (although you can't see the city). Thoroughly recommend it as a place to stay near Hobart.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well furnished property, had everything we needed. Beautiful view from property of the ocean. Loved having the hens and chickens wandering around the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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