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The Observatory

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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82260 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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 vacation home in Coles Bay with free parking
Guests at this beach vacation home will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. A kitchen comes with a refrigerator and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches like a fireplace and a jetted tub. Housekeeping is not available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per stay
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number DA 2018 / 00116

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

About the area

Map
7 Florence street, Coles Bay, TAS, 7215

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Observatory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Observatory?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Observatory located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Coles Bay vacation home is steps from Richardsons Beach and Coles Bay Conservation Area. Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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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

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

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

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

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

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