Title: Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views Family-friendly holiday home in Hobart ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92822400/92822366/ab378d17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92822400/92822366/47022068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92822400/92822366/9d105b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92822400/92822366/7d70d8a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92822400/92822366/0698961d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Swan Sea Retreat, nestled in a peaceful residential area of Sandy Bay. Enjoy 360-degree views of Hobart's West Coast from the private balcony or unwind on the outside dining area with dinner settings for all guests. With free Wi-Fi, Netflix and air-conditioning/heating, this spacious hilltop residence is perfect for relaxing after exploring Hobart. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views Summary: Welcome to Swan Sea Retreat, a spacious hilltop residence nested in a quiet and peaceful residential area of the popular suburb Sandy Bay. Sitting on a high ride above Hobart's West Coast, this house boasts stunning 360-degree views of Sandy Bay's Long Beach, Hobart Harbour, Wrest Point, iconic Tasman Bridge, and its picturesque surroundings. Enjoy the private and spacious Swan Sea Retreat, while still being within minutes of all the best amenities in town! The Space: This beautifully designed house is nestled in historic Sandy Bay, and has been labelled as an urban retreat in the inner city it is the perfect base to explore Hobart and beyond. The main living/dining area is spacious, sunny & light filled and open plan, with access directly onto a private outside deck with the stunning River Derwent view! Swan Sea Retreat is 3 minutes to Sandy Bay's Long beach, 2 minutes to the closest grocery stores, and 10 minutes to Hobart CBD. The carport and driveway can park up to two cars. There is also another additional on-street parking in front of the house. There are two main bus routes that directly go to the CBD: route 401 and route 402. For more information regarding bus stops and timetables, please visit the MetroTas website. House Layout: Bedroom 1) Queen bed Bedroom 2) Queen bed Bedroom 3) Bunk bed with 2 singles Bedroom 4) Bunk bed with 2 singles Free street parking Free Wi-Fi Free Netflix Air-conditioning/heating Fully equipped kitchen Outside dining area Dinner settings for all guests Iron and ironing board Hair dryer Complimentary Shampoo, conditioner, and soap Hand wash Linen, bath towels, and blankets High chair and porta cot board games Guest Access: Guest will have access to the top level of the residence, which contains 4 separate bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a dining area, a spacious living area, and two separate lounges which lead to a private balcony and court yard. Other Things to Note: It is our family house and we like people to appreciate and enjoy the house as we do and treat it as they would their own home, with care. Enjoy your trip :) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a first aid kit 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 PLN-20-383 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6407b4a869c2ca002e66d195 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.91585%2C147.34470&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IjFJqzaaQ8xd6nejEwVww6KPOxA=) Sandy Bay, TAS #### What's nearby - Mount Nelson Lookout - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Truganini Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Long Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Wrest Point Casino - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles - University of Tasmania - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 22 min drive - Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Me Wah Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bento - ‬4 min drive - ‪Giddy Up Foodstore - ‬4 min drive - ‪Six Russell - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views located? > This family-friendly Hobart holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Nelson Lookout and Long Beach. University of Tasmania and Wrest Point Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swan Sea Retreat - Stunning 360 Waterfront views Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Edwina F. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Incredible views. The driveway is steep, but no issues with street parking. Very comfortable and spacious for a family. Location worked well for us. ##### Edwina F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thi L. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Property was nice and clean with beautiful views. ##### Thi L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg S. 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Spacious Wonderful views! ##### Greg S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil W. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Lots of room for the 7 of us, great views ##### Neil W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick A. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay for footy Nice views and close to sights in town centre ##### Patrick A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David J. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Racing trip Great location Wonderful time ##### David J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaliope Poppy L. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING Incredible views, great location, loved it! ##### Kaliope Poppy L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### donato r. 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Nice clean and comfortable. Great views.close to city ##### donato r. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vichet n. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 360 of Stunning!!! The property is kept well clean. And the view is breathtaking. We loved it! Definitely will be back again ##### vichet n. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael P. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious with beautiful views First time visitors to Tasmania with a wonderful house to base from. Friendly and warm communication with owners made for an easy and seamless checkin. A lovely house with stunning views accommodated our families comfortably. Would stay again. ##### Michael P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Zain M. 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location with nice views Some issues with the washing machine and drive way is very steep overall a very nice view ##### Zain M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a view Amazing location with spectacular views over Hobart, the river and ranges. Stayed here as a family of 5 and there was plenty of space. Thanks for making the whole stay a great experience. Would definitely recommend! ##### David A. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Blagoja I. 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, location #### Blagoja View was fantastic, however the 2nd bathroom could do with an upgrade to shower screen and a mirror would be a good inclusion. The linen also could do with a replacement, but overall the stay was OK , however after the improvements rating would be a 5 ##### Blagoja I. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris D. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant views and location, just needs a bit of TLC The house has amazing views, is large and comfortable, beds good, kitchen good, however it needs some TLC. Most the window furnishings need replacing as many were broken and detracted from the experience. The kitchen has no ovenware or anything to make coffee with, and virtually no cooking utensils. Just lacking a bit of polish, but a good comfortable home, with amazing views. ##### Chris D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Feb 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Hobart visit comfortable home but tired. I sent a note to the owner on what needs to be improved.. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara O. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Barbara O. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gordon T. 16 Jul 2025 ##### Gordon T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Allan C. 27 Jan 2025 ##### Allan C. 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