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The Observatory

4.0 star property
Beach holiday home in Coles Bay with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
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Luxury 4 Bedroom Holiday House with Stunning Ocean and Mountains Views | Private kitchen
Luxury 4 Bedroom Holiday House with Stunning Ocean and Mountains Views
Luxury 4 Bedroom Holiday House with Stunning Ocean and Mountains Views | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7 Florence street, Coles Bay, TAS, 7215
  • Coles Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wineglass Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Coles Bay

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Richardsons Beach and Coles Bay Conservation Area. Highlights at this beach holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home is soundproofed and features free wired Internet, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, a jetted bath and free toiletries. A furnished balcony, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .Enjoy access to boat tours, kayaking and sailing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Coles Bay holiday home include Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Coles Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Freycinet National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wineglass Bay - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cape Tourville Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geographe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Illuka Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Granite Freyfinet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freycinet Marine Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Restaurant - ‬4 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.

The Observatory

Beach holiday home in Coles Bay with free parking
The Observatory offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Observatory also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with video game consoles. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 10 per stay
  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number DA 2018 / 00116

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Observatory House Coles Bay
Observatory Coles Bay
The Observatory Coles Bay
The Observatory Private vacation home
The Observatory Private vacation home Coles Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Observatory?

Yep, The Observatory has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Observatory?

Yep, The Observatory is a short 2-minute walk from Richardsons Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking, sailing and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Observatory have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Observatory family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds, it's no surprise that The Observatory is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at The Observatory?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Observatory?

No, The Observatory does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Observatory?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Observatory?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cleanliness was on point, space and views amazing. Let downs - no wood for the fire, heat pump remote non existent, Weber didn’t work, table tennis no balls, limit of two rolls of toilet paper for 8 people. No communication with items taken away with covid restrictions eg; cooking oil etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Sunshine Coast Qld

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is superb, very convenient to the general store & eateries (walking distance), the beach, & the house has the best views over the stunning Coles Bay! The house is absolutely amazing, tastefully decorated with everything you would want from a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property -both the house itself, and the location. Beds were comfy and it was well set up for a group get together. The only (very) minor complaint was there was no lock on the main bathroom door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A-MAZING!!!

An amazing house! Perfect for a family - or 2 like us! So comfortable and loved everything about it including the view, lounge room, kitchen, outdoor spa on the balcony, bathrooms, pool room and all the touches of linen and decorations. The only regret was not having more than 2 nights there - we could have easily settled in for a week! We just loved it and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular. The open plan, kitchen lounge and deck were terrific. The appliances, plates, serving platters etc. in the kitchen were amazing. The downside is the number of bathrooms and the bedrooms are really small, especially the bunk room where the bunks are two close to each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property with great facility, wonderful views and excellent location to the scenaries, beaches. The main bathroom water outlet fell off the wall due to loose screws, and the management company sent technicians to repair within a couple of hours notificaiton. That was great. THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at observatory

Great place and location. Really enjoyed the house right next to the beach and to the national park. The house set up was fantastic. The only downside which i am comparing with another place we stayed in bruny island was about the little touches.l being absent. A bottle of wine is usually left as a gift which i find to be very welcoming - not in this case. Had to call to get the code for the key which sll other places messaged over. Bruny island we were provided eith a breakfast basket which i thought was a fantastic touch. For the price and lenght of time stayed - less than 19 hours due to check in being 3pm and check out 10am i would have expected some of those touches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

JC, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been recently renovated and a large extension was built, providing an oversized family room . The furniture quality, decoration and overall feel was fantastic. The location (3 min walk from the beach) & views of the bay are gorgeous. The proximity to the park made it the perfect spot for our stay (family of 5) we cannot recommand this place enough to friends and are planning to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018