Title: The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house Vacation home in Bicheno with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96630000/96622800/96622725/2222545d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96630000/96622800/96622725/fafc0a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96630000/96622800/96622725/1e7a28e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96630000/96622800/96622725/75904da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96630000/96622800/96622725/1deaebdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Bicheno, Elusive Penguin offers a tranquil retreat for families. Relax on the deck, BBQ while kids play in the garden or unwind with books and DVDs. This holiday house features an ultra-modern kitchen and open-plan living area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house The 'Elusive Penguin' holiday house in beautiful Bicheno, offers luxury accommodation for the whole family. Located in the heart of Bicheno, it is only a short stroll to the local supermarket, bakery & shops. This stunning property features 3 bedrooms, an ultra modern kitchen and a large open plan living area. The grounds are fully fenced offering privacy & security. There is even a deck where you can relax and enjoy the sun, or even BBQ while the children play in the garden. For those travelling with families, there are a selection of books/magazines, cd's & DVDs, and also several tv's to keep everyone entertained. From rivers to rock pools, you can experience what this magnificent part of the east coast has to offer, all only a short few minutes from the front doorstep. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108422300/108422254/4bfb60e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little Lobster - Views in a hot tub! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as suite-space-CHADWIN-AV-05 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.87611,148.3061&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:r%60q%7EFc%60eh%5B%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBQ%40UBSBUBQBUBUBQDSDSBSDQDUDQFQDSDSFQFSDQHQFQFOFQHQFQHOHQHMFOJQHOHOHMJOJOHKJOJMJKJKJOJKLKJKLKJKLKJILKLILGLMLGLGLELINGLGLGLENELENENGLENELANCNENALCNAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBN%40NDLBN%40NDLDNFLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNHLDLFLFLLLFLHLJJHLJJJLJJJJJLJJNJJJJJLJNHJJNHNJLHNHNHPHNHLHPFNHPHPFPFNFPFPFPFRFPDRDRFPDPDTDPBRDRDRBPBTBTBPBTBR%40T%40PBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTAPATATARATCTAPARCTCTCPCTCRCREREPCTEPETEPGPEPETGPGPGPGPGRGLGRIPIPGNIPINILIPINILKNINKLIJKNKNKJKJKLMLKJKJMJKJMJKHMJMFMHMJMHMFMDOHMHMBMHODMDODMDODMDODOBM%40ODOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOEOAMCOEMEOEOEMEOEMEMIMCOIMIMEMGMIMKMIMGMKKIMKKKMKKKMKKMKMKKKKKOKOIKKMKOIOIMIOKQGMIOIQIOGQIQGSGMGSIQEQGQGQEUEQGQEQEUEQCUEQESCSCSCUCQCUCUASCQAUAUASAUAUAQ%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a1u2jg0_xO0h0VFPd4T2qOQW4mI=) Glamorgan-Spring Bay, TAS #### What's nearby - Waubs Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Bicheno Penguin Tours - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Whalers Lookout - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Bicheno's Motorcycle Museum & Restoration - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Bicheno Blowhole - 15 min walk - 1.3 km #### Getting around - Launceston, TAS (LST) - 112 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lobster Shack Tasmania - ‬14 min walk - ‪Beachfront Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Peggy’s - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Farm Shed - ‬7 min walk - ‪Food & Brew Bicheno - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Waubs Beach and Bicheno Penguin Tours. Whalers Lookout Conservation Area and Lookout Rock State Reserve are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The 'Elusive Penguin' - Perfect holiday house Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa G. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home near the beach Fantastic location just a short walk from everything - the beach, shops and places to eat. Well equipped kitchen. Hosts have thought of almost everything you’ll need for a great stay. Great yard with bbq, pizza oven and fire pit. ##### Lisa G. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert h. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house Great house close to beach, town and the tavern. Perfectly located to visit Freycinet National Park ##### robert h. 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