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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a pergola with hanging lights. - Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses (Primrose Sands)
A coastal property with a wooden deck, a metal gate, and a view of the sea. - Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses (Primrose Sands)
A cozy living room with a large window, a sofa, a lamp, a plant, and a wood stove. - Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses (Primrose Sands)
A landscaped garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a paved pathway, and a view of a body of water in the background. - Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses (Primrose Sands)
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a stone basin, and a bottle of soap. - Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses (Primrose Sands)
Experience Gypsy's Rest, a serene waterfront retreat with breathtaking ocean views and a private path to the jetty. Enjoy outdoor entertainment areas with a BBQ, lounge on the veranda's double day bed, or pick fresh herbs from the garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses

  • Absolute water frontage & amazing ocean views in a private retreat.

    A beautiful property, with expanding ocean views from almost every part of the house. Hear & see the ocean from your bed.

    There is a funky round couch in the lounge room and a wood fire to curl up in front of while looking at the view (the fireplace can be used from May to September only). There is also a reverse air conditioning unit.

    There is free wifi and Netflix.

    The kitchen is well equipped and there is an espresso coffee machine for those guests where good coffee is a must.

    Large veranda’s, with a cosy double day bed, BBQ & fabulous outdoor entertainment area’s with a new outdoor heater.

    The perfect spot to relax with a glass of local Tassie wine, fresh seafood or a sumptuous Eye Fillet sizzling on the BBQ, while enjoying a breathtaking view, with family, friends or just the two of you

    Your own private path down to the ocean and jetty.

    The jetty is located within a 2-minute walk. Perfect for fishing, you can watch your children fishing from the comfort of your holiday house (basic fishing gear is supplied).

    There is also a boat ramp at the jetty, where you have boat access to a protected bay.

    Fantastic swimming beaches within walking distance.

    Whether you would like a romantic, secluded getaway or a great family experience Gypsy’s Rest is the property for you!

    There is one bathroom with a separate toilet & two bedrooms (1 x Queen / 1 x Built-In Double & Single Bunk).

    Conveniently located 40 minutes from Hobart & Salamanca markets, a must-do for Saturdays.

    A 30-minute drive to the Airport.

    A 1-hour drive to the amazing Port Arthur region, with attractions such as Tasman Island Cruises, Port Arthur Historic Site & The Devil Park.

    The perfect spot to see a Tasmanian Devil, see the amazing coastline, try some world-famous Tasmanian wine & then explore the history of the penal colony.

    Sorrel (20 minutes away) is the gateway to the beautiful East coast & Freycinet National Park.

    Sorrel has shops, cafes & restaurants. Sorrel Markets are on most Sundays (due to weather).

    Take a 25-minute drive to the historic Richmond & the Coal River Valley wine region.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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 DA2011-123

About the area

Primrose Sands is home to this holiday home. Chinese Heritage Mining Area and Coal Mines Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sorell Fruit Farm and Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area. Visit our Primrose Sands travel guide
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Primrose Sands, TAS

What's nearby

  • A harbor with boats docked, a mountain in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
    Constitution Dock
    43 min drive - 61.5 km
  • A crowded outdoor market with tents and people.
    Salamanca Market
    44 min drive - 61.8 km
  • A city street with buildings, cars, and a mountain in the background.
    Salamanca Place
    45 min drive - 62.2 km
  • A coastal city with a marina, a tall building, and mountains in the background.
    Wrest Point Casino
    49 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Primrose Beach
    1 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Richmond Bakery
    17 min drive
  • Beach Bums
    19 min drive
  • Dodges Ferry Cafe & Bar
    16 min drive
  • Go Pizza Dodges Ferry
    17 min drive
  • Harlequin Alley
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses located?

Located in Primrose Sands, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Primrose Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Head Beach and Red Ochre Beach. Dunalley Beach and Carlisle Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Gypsys Rest - Freycinet Holiday Houses Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and private accompdation, well furnished with everything you could need. Gorgeous views and fantastic deck. Wonderful place to stay and explore the area
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolyn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a 3 day stay in quite wintry weather for April. The outdoor bath was appreciated by one of our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kushan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

It was such an amazing place and an amazing location. I just wish it wasn’t raining most of our stay so we could enjoy the views and the surrounding
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great time . Very relaxing and very homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Perfect

Beautiful setting and surrounds. We absolutely loved staying at Gypsy's Rest and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Gypsy's Rest

Lovely bach, beautiful views, bach had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gypsy’s Rest

You cannot go wrong with this place. It has fabulous views, quirky house settings and gardens and meets your expectations to the next level.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We loved Gypsy’s Rest. The property itself was quiet and relaxing, very comfortable and welcoming. The location was spot on for us - a semi-remote setting but shops close by in Sorell and great for us in terms of day trips to Hobart and Port Arthur. Also excellent value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

What a magnificent deck, great layout, plenty of seats, and the view at sunrise is fantastic, the house has nice decor throughout. Primrose Sands is a great beach, about 1km away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NICK R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Small town serenity

A great beach style stay with plenty of room for kids and activities as well as solitude if needed. With a nice little walk to the water, open fire and outside bath, gypsys rest makes for a great weekend getaway. The lack of any real shops was our only negative so next time we'd go much more equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Lovely property and relaxing feel

A friend and I stayed at this property for a weekend and it was lovely! A beautiful touch was having kindling and firewood ready for our arrival, thank you! Really nice cook top and oven, lovely clean property! Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Perfect romantic hideaway

My husband and I just spent two beautiful nights at Gypsy's Rest, a perfect secluded place to unwind and enjoy the amazing views on the daybed with a glass or three! The house itself is a gorgeous little gem and well equipped with everything you could want from a holiday house. We felt very taken care of by the considerate owners and the garden was a joy for our pup to discover. Highly recommended and we'll be coming back next time we visit Tas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

Gypsy’s Rest was a wonderful place to stay as we felt at peace the whole time, which was why we chose to go there. The views were amazing and the fireplace cosy. We even used the outdoor bath which was fun. The coffee machine and having the coffee provided was also great. The bed was a bit too firm for me but other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The name says it all, definitely restful

I booker this with my partner, 3 nights, was definitely a wow factor place, would like to come back again, fishing is a must, on the point, got nothing off the jetty, well equipped cupboards, very impressive, comfortable, clean, the only thing I struggled with, was being told you can only light the fire in certain months, I don't get that, we should be able to light the woodheater or firepit when ever we want, obviously wouldn't in fire restriction times, but just found that rule a lil off putting. Something minor, but still found it abit wrong. Great positioning, a wow factor view, very very peaceful, just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The property was magic, amazing water views, glorious deck to sit out on and enjoy the sun that we had and the view of the boats below. Only thing I would say is that microwave containers for cooking and heating are needed, you have a lovely kitchen with full use, just need to update essentials. Would fully recommend for a stay away
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Terrible weather but with the fire cranked up very comfortable with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views

Beautiful, peaceful, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic beach house

Absolutely enjoyed our 2 night stay! Stunning water views, conveniently located between Hobart and Port Arthur and up the road from a great beach. The house was warm, homey and really well equipped. It was cold and rainy outside but we didn’t notice! Home cooked meals, a wood fire and the coffee machine were a bonus! Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely visit again! Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

We really loved our stay, well catered holiday house, very peaceful and private with amazing view over the water. The house was tastefully decorated but still maintained a holiday feel to it. We would recommend to others looking for a relaxing break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

What a warm and welcoming property. So cosy. We spent a lot of time here just to relax and rejuvenate. Beds were comfy. Lounge area was fantastic. And that view wow. Only thing is make sure you bring all your staples for cooking. Never know though, the last guests to stay may have cleaned the pantry out. We would definitely recommend this property. We would love to stay again. Our dogs had a great time too. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront bliss!

Cosy & warm. Beautiful outlook and enchanting gardens. Everything we expected from photos on the booking site. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

LEE M.

GREAT PROPERTY

We had the most wonderful 3 days at Gypsy's Rest. Perfect location, comfortable and had everything we needed. Will love to stay again!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

PETER G.

Shack-like features, high price

This property is inhospitable from my point of view. See what you think: if you think it's reasonable for 7 guests to be provided with 2 rolls of toilet paper over the Christmas period when the property's located in the middle of nowhere with no shops within reasonable access, at the best of times let alone Christmas, you may enjoy your stay here. If you want a tiny living room in which guests must take it in turns to sit on the grotty rug because there aren't enough seats, you'll be happy. If you don't care for an indoor dining table during mosquito season and you're happy to cook on an uncleaned BBQ, you're unlike me and my 6 friends. We paid a high price for this tiny shack-like property (more than for a stunning place in central Paris!) and feel completely ripped off. My advice: there are plenty of quality places elsewhere. You'll be a lot happier to pay a quality-price for services that justify the high price, especially if they're provided by people who understand the meaning of hospitality from a broad range of perspectives, not just their own.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Luisa M.

Amazing place to stay!

This was a lovely property to stay in. The views were amazing, the house was very comfortable and functional and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The fact that is pet friendly was a bonus. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips and it truly was a home away from home. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to go back there again myself.