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Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bridport, TAS
  • Place, Goftons Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastmans Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Croquet Lawn Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the area

Bridport

At this cottage you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Goftons Beach and Eastmans Beach. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop.
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What's nearby

  • Goftons Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eastmans Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Croquet Lawn Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Granite Point Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mattingleys Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridport Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant at Lost Farms Resort - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Seascape Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪@ The Bridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bridport Take-Away - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage

Shack Ahoy! A quirky little place to kick off your shoes and get comfy, Shack Ahoy offers a unique stay in the beautiful seaside town of Bridport.

This quaint and comfortable little abode is our place; it’s furnished with our things and decorated to our taste! This is where we come to escape the demands of daily life. To walk on the sand, to allow the briny sea air to enliven our senses, to splash in the waves, to connect with the natural world. Shack Ahoy offers a mix of new and old.

The space
Tastefully renovated with a brand new bathroom complete with rain head shower and handheld spout, a Scandinavian-made leather recliner and footstool, newly renovated kitchen with a stone sink and quality mixer, sumptuous bed linen (definitely not the standard hotel sheets), and quality appliances, Books, cutlery, crockery, throws, and an eclectic mix of vintage furniture are our own, collected over the years, finding their place here, in our own little seaside refuge. Grab the beach bag we keep at hand to enjoy a morning down on the beach; take a weatherproof coat from the hook for those drizzly days that are just perfect for a short stroll down to a local cafe for coffee and cake. Our little kitchen provides all you need to whip up simple meals at home; or else venture out to make the most of Bridport’s cafes, take-aways, or summer food vans.

With views of the ocean from the main living space (combined kitchen, dining and lounge), you can sit down to breakfast and take in oceans mood of the day. From the bedroom, look out over the constantly moving Brid River; see the fishing boats coming and going, the tides washing in and receding back out to sea. Take a stroll around the large block. A shaded outdoor space with table and chairs provides a comfortable place for outdoor dining (complete with Weber bbq) and the opportunity to take in the panoramic views of sea and distant mountains.

If you don’t mind snuggling up under an old woollen blanket, complete with a few little holes, sipping a GnT from Nans crystal glasses… if you like to thumb through the pages of books read a hundred times before… if you enjoy taking tea in pastel coloured china of years gone by… then this is the place for you.

Unpretentious, relaxed, functional, intimate, romantic… Shack Ahoy!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children (2-12 years)

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
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
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
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. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2022/83 25718 6845581

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage?

Yep, Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage is a short 17-minute walk from Croquet Lawn Beach.

Does Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage?

No, Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Quaint and intimate 1-bed seaside cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rev Nigel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

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

We had a wonderful time staying at Shack Ahoy, it was so peaceful, relaxing and quiet, would highly,

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Bridport cottage

We had a lovely experience, beautful views, everything was clean and well set out. Would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic view. Quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendie B.

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

A very relaxing place to stay!

The cabin is very small! I slept on the couch, my sister had the bed. We couldnt work the TV setup, but enjoyed reading books wed brought with us and catching up on rest! I loved the outdoor fire pit, wish we had time and energy to use it. I also enjoyed cooking some bikkies in the stove, which was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica C.

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

I don't do reviews.

A bit to small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

sue w.

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

Mr and Mrs

It was fine. Reasonably and well equipped. An electric blanket would have saved using the heat pump potentially saving money for the host in the future. A few rugs?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023