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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Primrose Sands, TAS
  • Primrose Beach
    1 min walk
  • Salamanca Place
    42 min drive
  • Seven Mile Beach
    58 min drive
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Primrose Sands

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Primrose Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Isle of Caves Nature Reserve with a stay here. Tiger Head Beach and Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Primrose Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hobart Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Salamanca Market - 42 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Salamanca Place - 42 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 58 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lewisham Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Forcett Pitstop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dodges Ferry Family Bistro - ‬16 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.

Beachfront Life - Experience living on the beach - The only house on the beach

MAKE NO MISTAKE! THIS IS THE BEST BEACHFRONT HOME IN TASMANIA, THERE IS NOTHING ELSE LIKE THIS! SO LOW AND SO CLOSE TO THE OCEAN
Our guests said:
SENSATIONAL, SPECTACULAR, AMAZING, OUT OF THIS WORLD, PEACEFUL

Do not procrastinate, it's on instant book, someone else can book dates you are interested in

Absolute, on the beach, location is as breathtaking as it is unique and rare, It will make you feel like you own the most pristine beach you can imagine. A true bucket list experience. This is where love and memories are made to be forever treasured.

EXPERIENCES
1. Views to die for, the views from this place are out of this world.
2. Ocean in your face, the sound of relentless rinsing of the sea in your ears
3. Beach just in front of you, smell the cleanest air on Earth, taste the salt
4. Fish from the front of the house or rocks
5. Kayak, kayak fishing in front of the house
6. Kayak with dolphins
7. Walk silky mirror sand on a 1.8 Km beach, find shells.
8. Amazing sunrises, colours out of this world
9. Serene dusks, the peace and calm will relax you
10. Peaceful serenity, just the sound of the sea, crown land either side of the property.
11. Watch shore birds, terns, gulls, pacific gulls, oystercatchers, cormorants
12. Other birds you might see: new holland honey eater, red robin, wrens, kookaburra, yellow tail black cockatoo
13. Watch wildlife, wallaby, echidna, blue tongue lizard, possum, bandicoot, pademelon
14. Bush flora, this is ¾ acre bush block right on the beach, native gums, plus planted natives and some fruit trees
15.Connect with mother nature
16 Experience visual feast like no other
17 Experience feast for all of your senses
18 Experience intoxicating oxygen in your lungs, detoxing of your body and mind, reinvigorate your soul, fire up your imagination, make new dreams.

Tasmania is the most beautiful island in the world Primrose Beach is exquisite, pristine family safe beach
It’s where sand is silk, water crystal, sky bluest, air purest, breeze freshest and Mother Nature finest, where time stops, your dreams merge with reality and fantasy becomes real. You will think you are back in the sixties.
World-class location, world-class beach, views to die for, everything to live for. You heard "as good as it gets" this is better. Never mind world class this is in a class of its own. Out of this world really.
The iconic 60's Australian beach house in the idyllic location, and the only house on the beach.
It’s where the gravity of Tasmanian history gives way to the lightness of innocence.
Nowhere else will Mother Nature hold you so gently, caress you so tenderly with whispers of wind, lovingly lull you to sleep with sounds of the sea and the soft melody of a wind chime.
It’s where photos are not enough, superlatives inadequate, descriptions fall short, words bland, when you just have to be here to believe it, to feast on all your senses.

A rarest of places, of unimaginable beauty, blissful serenity, angelic aura, where the sum of its parts is exceeded by magic. It’s a slice of paradise just 30 min. from the airport.
With the ocean in your face, the location will blow you away, the beach will amaze you, the views will mesmerize you, the comfort will spoil you, the peace will soothe you, Dolphins and the wildlife will delight you. The peaceful rest will revitalize you.

Our guests tell us: perfect, paradise, magical, mesmerizing, so well equipped, "pearl in the oyster", “ on entry a feeling of peace and calm greeted us like an old friend” and "heaven on earth" and "we don't want to go home" and "we will be back". Where else will you get a chance to see, kayak and swim with the Dolphins?

Frogmouth Cottage, is the best beach-stay in Tasmania, but can a place that has given so much pleasure to so many be a National Treasure?
Well, our local, interstate and international guests have ticked all the boxes.

You don’t have to die to come to paradise, just come to Frogmouth Cottage.

Frogmouth Cottage is a drug. If you are diagnosed with a condition needing Tasmanian holiday then you are in trouble. There is no known cure, however frequent visits will alleviate the symptoms. Frogmouth Cottage is the best medicine on your script. The initial effect will be that of a shock and awe on arrival, then when you come to, inducing a state of pleasant delirium for the duration of your stay, transcending and drifting from reality to fantasy on a high nowhere else experienced, almost a fiction but real, as close as it gets to paradise without dying. As the check out nears, resistance to leaving will increase and like all drugs, when you leave you will suffer withdrawal symptoms, wanting to come back. There are other side effects. You will loose brain cells to some of the most beautiful memories you will ever make and your judgment will be impaired so that any other nice place you visit will not be quite.

Book for:

Family holidays with activities galore, swimming, fishing, playing,boating, kayaking
Romantic getaway or honeymoon- share a magical place with someone you love
Anniversary, birthday, quality time with family and friends- it's all that matters
Central base for exploring Tasmania- great for day tripping
Escape from the stresses of life- a sanctuary like no other
Rest, recovery, recuperation, rehabilitation and wellness
The ultimate sea-change, stay on the sand, it's as good as it gets
Artistic getaway-unleash your talents, paint, draw, sculpt, sing, dance, act, take photos, write, compose, create, debate, live, love, teach - be inspired by the astonishing beauty of Tasmania

Whatever you need or if you just need a rest, Frogmouth Cottage is the best medicine on your script but beware of the side effects: it's addictive, you won't want to leave and you will want to come back.

Connect with Mother Nature and the people you care about. You will feel the serenity of coming home. You will feel peaceful bliss.

Hold hands, go for a walk on the wide safe beach, with white clean sand and 40 min. return brisk walk. Feel the sand under your feet, the cool water around your ankles, fresh breeze in your hair, intoxicating pure oxygen in your lungs. Feel detoxing of your body and mind. Feel, reinvigoration, inspiration, exhilaration, fly your imagination.

Smell the sea, taste the salt, hear the surf and the sea gulls. Take in the view, build sand castles, find shells or play ball games. Go safe swimming in the pristine waters of Primrose Sands or go kayaking. Go fishing with your boat and moor it in front or just throw the line in at dusk and catch your dinner right in front of the house or just go kayak fishing. Where in the world can you do that?. Truly a feast for all your senses.

If you are lucky you may get surprise visitors. A pod of Dolphins often comes and plays in front of the house. Where in the world can you kayak and swim with the Dolphins?

Eat your freshly barbecue grilled fish with some of the best produce in the world. Then watch the spectacular sunset, your favourite show on the big screen TV or just enjoy good company, drink some wine, relax and go to sleep lulled by sound of the waves and the soft melody of a wind chime.

Wake up refreshed to the most amazing brilliant daybreak, to the sounds of birds, thunder of surf, nerves relaxed, body rested, soul reborn and ready for another day of adventure or just reading a book in a recliner, reminiscing or doing nothing, as you please.

If waking up early is too much, then sleep in and be awaken by the smell of freshly ground coffee coming from the coffee machine in the kitchen where someone is making breakfast for you. How about waking up to the ocean view from your bed?, the water is so close you can almost touch it.

The perfect choice is yours, do as much or as little as you like.

Family friendly house is for your enjoyment- comfort is the order of the day.

Idyllic three bedroom house is beautifully renovated and has panoramic windows and open plan layout with a modern kitchen. You will see the beach just in front of you (and your kids playing or exploring rock pools) from the lounge and two bedrooms. Newly furnished and beautifully appointed cottage is all on one level easy for mobility and access.

Comfort is the order of the day and the new furniture with recliners and quality bedding has been specially selected for maximum comfort. Did we mention throw rugs, doonas, soft pillows, electric blankets and hot water bottle?

There are three recliners in the lounge so you can just lay back and enjoy the view.
Three queen beds (two with ocean view) plus a pull out sofa in the lounge. You can comfortably sleep six people in three bedrooms.
There is reverse cycle air conditioning or a wood fire heater for the perfect ambiance.

There is no such thing as a bad day at Frogmouth Cottage, even if the weather is bad and uninviting, you will be cosseted in comfort, looking out enthralled, just glad you are here.

The house is set on nearly 3000m2 of private bushland with 90 metres of beach frontage with private secluded garden and outdoor entertaining area at the rear. There is plenty of space for the kids to run around. There is crown land buffer either side and the neighbours at back are far enough for privacy.

The house has been extended to include private and discreet unit for owners who come to stay for customers service and property maintenance. Owners area is self-contained, separated with privacy screens, sound walls and separate road access. Owners keep a low profile.

Wildlife is abundant: fish and the dolphins, occasional sighting of whales, birds, echidnas, lizards (resident blue tongue lizard "Cherry" who was caught on video taking a swim on the beach) visiting gander, occasional kangaroo and wallaby, swans and much more.

The cottage is away from other houses for privacy. Tucked at the end of the beach against hill the house is protected from winds.




Property manager

Branko Mladichek

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Adult supervision always required on the site

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
Note from host: Septic waste system can only handle 6 adults.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Septic waste system can only handle 6 adults. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number DA 2017 /00073-1

Property is also known as

Frogmouth Live Experience
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience House Beach
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience Beach Primrose Sands
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience Beach
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience House Beach
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience Beach Primrose Sands
Frogmouth Cottage Live Beach Experience Beach
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Vrbo Property

Beachfront Life - Experience living on the beach - The only house on the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
Such an amazing location to stay with spectacular 180 degree views from the house and close enough to lots of great places to visit- this is our 2nd time staying at Primrose Sands and we would love to return again & again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favourite stay
Fantastic house right on a beautiful beach everything needed was here. Couldnt ask for more. Our favourite stay, will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stones throw...
Magic, pure magic. A beach house where the sand ends. The most perfect beach. Peace and beauty. Very helpful hosts. A view beyond compare.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
My wife , two young granddaughters and myself absolutely enjoyed our weekend stay at Frogmouth Cottage. The cottage is located right on the beach at Primrose Sands, just open the gate in front of the cottage and you are on the lovely beach. The cottage has three double bedrooms, a quality, well equipped kitchen. Everything about Frogmouth Cottage is aimed at making one's stay relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable. The owners Branko and Ivanka communicated to ensure that we were comfortable in their cottage. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this establishment for anyone seeking a beautiful seaside break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms crows
Amazing every thing about the place was perfect from back door to front stepping onto the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House on the Beach
Lovely property, a little old but had all the conveniences you would expect. Very comfortable and very good amenities. And the view - wow! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away
Words cant even begin to describe how amazing this place is!! Our trip was unforgettable!! Could not have asked for a better host. Thank you for the experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our stay at Frogmouth Cottage was the perfect starts to our Tasmanian holiday. The views were gorgeous. Our favourite part of the day was sitting in front of the fireplace with a cuppa watching the sunset. Already planning on going back when weather is warmer. It was a great location, not to far from any towns, this made it easy to do day trips.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach at your doorstep
We had a fantastic stay, the beach is right at your doorstep and there is a fireplace for any cooler stays. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
This property has a beautiful location right on the beach. It was comfortable and a lovely place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
A great week in a quiet location. Some mornings the still waters in that part of the beach allowed us to use the supplied kayaks to enjoy a quick paddle before setting off for that day's adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not the only house on the beach
When I saw the headline only house on the beach I thought perfect privacy and tranquility but we were not the only house on the beach we were half a house the other half were the owners! The photo of the house is deceiving as you are only renting half of it. Imagine our surprise to arrive and find cameras on the outside of the house and the owner then came over and introduced himself the second day. The house was equipped with everything we needed and the view was beautiful but the reason for booking the accommodation was the privacy and there was none. The day we left the owner came over and collected the keys at 9.15am. Maybe he was just being friendly but we thought it odd the amount of phone calls, face to face and text messages from him. You need to change your advertising to you and the owner will share a house on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This property offers all you could need for a beach holiday. It is located On the beach with uninterrupted views-spectacular The host is a charming and helpful person who complemented our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Beautiful place to stay right on the beach. Very relaxing with all of the amenities needed. Stunning views of the beach, great place to swim, rest and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frogmouth Cottage was wonderful
Everything was terrific, exactly as advertised or better.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Family Getaway
An absolutely stunning view, breathtaking! Exceptional location and very neat and tidy. Certainly recommend, one of our new favourite spots and we will be back. Thank You!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for beach lovers
This home is exactly as the photos show, right on the beautiful Primrose Sands beach. We enjoyed the birdlife and were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins during our stay. We were surprised to find a duck nesting just off the back deck and we all looked forward to checking in on mother duck There is nothing like going to sleep and waking to the sound of the waves and the natural environment here is perfect to unwind and relax. Our family loved using the beach at all times of the day and it was great to meet some locals. The home is comfortable and very well equipped including new appliances. It was lovely to meet the owners, something we have not done at other holiday stays, and we were appreciative of Branko and Ivanka's hospitality and local knowledge. Primrose is a great location to visit the southern part of Tassie; it is easy to find your way around and we enjoyed exploring local towns and tourist attractions. Then you get to return home to the beach at the end of the day! This is the perfect location for a beach holiday and it was hard to leave. For those who really like their privacy, the beach can get busier on warmer days but this did not bother us. We visited from SA and would certainly stay again! Thanks for having us Branko and Ivanka.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lazy days on the beach
Great experience and wonderful location. The house has everything you need for a relaxing beach holiday. Beach is perfect for children to swim and kayak in. Communication with hosts was excellent. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome retreat
Lived up to its description. A perfect spot to relax, enjoy the beautiful beach, read, play games, go for walks. Impeccable home with all the amenities. Will come back again. The only drawback is that it is 30 minutes from a grocery store so you have to remember to stock up when you go. But once you are there you don’t want to leave to go to town! Excellent hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect
Position position position Amazing time away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Great views from all but 1 bedroom, well equipped kitchen. Everything was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juli P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful setting
Location location location... Says it all... Right on the beach hearing the waves at night.. Perfect My sister and I had a wonderful relaxing time. Met some locals dined at the local RSL everyone super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Great set up for a getaway with kids, complete with cot. Immediate access to a kid friendly beach, large living area with perfect views and friendly hosts who are easily contactable. Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave…
Waking up with the surf metres from the bedroom. The kids loved kayaking each day and even had a pod of dolphins swim around them for an hour. Amazing stay and experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on the beach
Very peaceful location, we stayed for 5 days and it was very relaxing. We saw dolphins in the bay and we all enjoyed the Kayaks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022