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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape

Experience "IdleWild," a captivating three-bedroom beachfront haven in Dolphin Sands..

Nestled on 5 private acres with no visible neighbours, this pet friendly oasis boasts vibrant mid-century interiors, blending style and comfort. Enjoy a chef's kitchen, cozy wood-burning stove, and unique outdoor bath.

For adventure seekers, complimentary bikes offer a scenic ride along the 9-mile sandy beach.

With breathtaking views of rolling surf, expansive ocean, and majestic mountains, "IdleWild" immerses you in nature's beauty. Explore nearby Freycinet Wine Glass Bay, exceptional restaurants, and wineries, making it the perfect base for culinary delights and natural wonders.

Escape to "IdleWild" for an unforgettable holiday experience filled with colour, comfort, charm, and adventure!


• Three Double Bedrooms
• Bathroom with shower and toilet
• One other toilet
• Outdoor bath - fully plumbed
• Pet friendly - fenced off area by the house
• Wood stove with plenty of free firewood
• Chef's Kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, automatic coffe machine,
toastie maker etc.
• Electric Barbecue on outdoor deck
• Laundry
• Beds with mattress toppers
• 50 inch Smart TV with Netflix, Apple and Binge.
• Soundtouch Bluetooth Speaker
• Books and games
• Complimentary bikes
• Pantry items including coffee beans, Twining tea, hot chocolate, muesli,
olive oil, balsamic vinegar plain white flour

Property manager

Amelia

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1389 sq ft (129 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 2019/356

About the neighborhood

Map
Dolphin Sands, TAS

What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 1 min walk
  • Nine Mile Beach - 4 min walk
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 10 min drive
  • Waterloo Point - 12 min drive
  • Kates Berry Farm - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Artifakt Gallery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saltshaker Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Melshell Oysters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dolphin Sands vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Jubilee Beach and Nine Mile Beach. Waterloo Point and Bark Mill Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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IdleWild - Secluded Absolute Beachfront Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
A great location, comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations!!
What an amazing space to spend 2 days exploring Freycinet! Beautiful outlook - great amenities! Wish we stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful place
Such a beautiful location, this place was perfect for a weekend with friends and dogs! Really cosy and right on the beach. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Beautiful spot for r and r. Cosy house. Weather was amazing. Kids loved the beach so close.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic paradise
Heaven. Charming home with the most perfect location. Cannot wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S., Hagley, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Absolutely amazing place to stay, would come back again. Just disappointed with the 4pm check in, which we did not see until after we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Loved the location, property was clean, well appointed and as described. Especially loved being able to have our Labradors join us. Excellent communication from Amelia - we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million dollar view and so peaceful
Fantastic view and so peaceful, it was a shame to leave. The house was very nice, modern kitchen and bathroom, but we found that the furniture was a bit old and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect serene getaway
We had a beautiful stay here. So quiet, tranquil and relaxing. Our little Staffy loved it too. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog holiday
Idyllic location for a beach holiday with your dog. Bikes great.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
great Get Away - beach to ourselves
We had an excellent stay, could not ask for anything better. - well maybe a few more decent sized coffee mugs. Ross
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Great views from upstairs with a lovely path to the beach. House was very well equipped and clean. We all loved our stay and enjoyed the short visit from writer Nicholas Shakespeare.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Base For Exploring the East Coast
A beautiful beach house with stunning views and all the conveniences of home including wi-fi, Netflix and so much more. Perfect place to spend a few days or a week and explore the East Coast. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Getaway
We loved getting away from everything at IdleWild. Nestled in the dunes with magnificent views, the 70's beach shack was perfectly quirky, cozy and comfortable. Having bikes to ride along the beach at low tide was so much fun. Suited us perfectly. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great way to start 2023!
Beautiful property in such an incredible location. Everything was so easy and it was perfect being able to bring our furry friend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Port Sorell, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and beautiful property and location.
IdleWild was perfect for us. One of the main reasons we selected it for our anniversary celebrations was because it was dog friendly. The place was clean and well organised, so close to the beach and fully fenced. We will definitely be coming back here again in the future. I will be highly recommending this place to family and friends, it was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning
The property was exactly as we expected, it was comfortable, cosy and in the best location. The kitchen was well equipped, big tv was great with a number of streaming services available, nice to have a fire. The bed was amazingly comfortable and very welcome after a late arrival. However the best part was the absolute beach front location - beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lyndell w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, secluded gem
We loved staying in this quirky 1970's gem !! Everything you need is here in this stunning part of Tassie. We got so much delight from the styling and added rements of a past era in which we grew up in. The view tantalises the senses. The little 4 seater glass table had us playing backgammon looking at the view for hours over a wine and nibbles. The inclusion of bikes for rides on the beach were so much fun. Comfy beds, well appointed kitchen and new bathroom was fabulous. Have a bath outside with some bubbles and a cheese platter to embrace the whole experience. Such a delightful stay on every level.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach bikes are an inspirational touch!
What a wonderful stay we had at Idle Wild. The house is extremely well set up with everything you needs. The beds were super comfy and made it easy to drift off to sleep with the sound of the waves in the background. The beach bikes were a great touch and allowed us to keep up with our dog as she galloped up and down the beach. Access to games, wifi and streaming services were also welcomed and easy to keep teenagers entertained. Thank you so much for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Classic tas shack with a priceless vista, functional and well equipped kitchen, Huon Valley crumpets, cosy and warm space, beach bikes and nine miles of beach. Nothing to fault, no way to improve. Loved every bit of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idle bliss
Once again we had a fabulous stay at Idle Wild. Wild and woolly weather on one day kept us inside but fully entertained with lots of games and streaming services. Good excuse to have a cosy fire as well. On other days we enjoyed the beach and magnificent views. One of my favourite things to do (ever) is to ride one of the beach bikes while our dog, Liza, runs beside, leaping in and out of the waves. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Stunning location. Really enjoyed our stay although maybe a few things needed upgrading in the house - the front door for example! So difficult to lock/unlock! And the key box opens no matter what number you put in. Loved the fireplace. Little cold downstairs in the bedrooms but very cozy upstairs. Beach is lovely and only 50 mins to Coles Bay. Would be amazing spot in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach lovers paradise
This was our 4th stay at this property so it's like our home away from home. We love the ambient, peaceful atmosphere of the house and the setting is stunning on a beautiful beach with views to Freycinet national park. We really appreciate our dog being made so welcome and she had the time of her life. Everything we could possibly need was supplied and lovely extra touches like handmade shampoos, body wash etc. Can't wait to return for another idyllic week in paradise. Christine, David and Clancy 🐾
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David & Christine O., Hobart, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed; gorgeous views
For those who want to escape and do little other than walk on the beach and look at the wonderful view across to Freycinet. Suit up to 4 people only as the living area not really big enough for more. Bedrooms are cold and dark in winter, so the living area is crucial. Be aware that the property does not have wifi, nor any Chromecast or similar means of streaming from your device. Good kitchen, easy walk to beach and yes, the dolphins do turn up if you look hard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot!
Wow, this property is incredible. We took our 2 beach loving dogs and had the most wonderful week. The shack was comfortable and had everything we needed, the beach just a short stroll away was definitely the highlight. Kitchen well supplied, beds comfortable. There were a few holes in the fence that our escape artists could have gotten through so keep that in mind if you have dogs that like to go exploring. We created a smaller yard inside the property as we were worried about snakes also at this time of year so no problems for us there. We didn't get to clean as well as we normally would prior to leaving and appreciated the property manager's understanding. We will definitely back, a very relaxing week spent between the beach and the deck with those incredible views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023