Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dolphin Sands

If you are looking for an amazing family retreat on the Eastern Coast then book this house now (if you can!). We cannot recommend it highly enough. We had brilliant communication and advice from Sally prior to arrival with lots of invaluable tips on making our stay better. The house is beautifully designed and immensely comfortable. I have never come across a better equipped kitchen in a B&B before. This is very clearly a family home and lots of love has gone into making it comfortable. Outside is truly special, with the most incredible ocean-front setting. The house is surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides, giving a constant backdrop of waves crashing on the shore. The ocean constantly changes colour mesmerically throughout the day, and is particularly spectacular at sunrise in front the house. The wildlife is amazing; wallabies, possums, eagles, swallows, plovers and cicadas. So much to see and do in the neighbourhood to fill your days - a week is not enough. Book it if you can!!

Great location with stunning views from the living/kitchen area! There are ceiling to floor windows in the living area so it gets warm during the day which was great for our winter stay. We saw dolphins swimming in the ocean one evening which was magical. The place itself is conveniently located close to Freycinet national park and Coles bay town centre. It is on the older side but has everything you need for a nice stay and was very clean. Overall great stay!

Thank you for hosting us. Very spacious cottage, kids loved the cottage and space around the cottage to ride their kick scooter. Reception staff and Rob are very responsive, attended to the bathroom door issue immediately. Eatery and bar in walking distance. Highly recommend Rob’s place! We will book in next time too when visiting the area.

Perched at the top of the hill with sweeping views of the valley and mountain tops, Valley Hearth is everything it promises. Beautifully built with interesting wood features throughout the house, its glass frontages and thick walls trap the heat so it felt balmy and comfortable the moment we stepped inside. The outdoor bath was divine and the wood-fired sauna was quirky and so easy to use. Sitting on the deck drinking in the views and listening to the birds and frogs could happily eat up hours of the day!

This is the nicest house I have ever stayed in!

The Blue House is a great spot for a weekend get away. With more than enough room, beautiful views and walking distance to small beaches, you couldn’t ask for more from a holiday home! Also it was all fenced in so our 2 dogs had a blast running around in the sun!

Sandpiper cottages were cosy and close to the beach. We liked the idea of closing off the deck so the dogs could go outside. The place was ideal for us and close enough for an evening trip to Bicheno to see the lightshow in July.

Homely, peaceful, everything you need for the best rest and relax. From the window nook for reading to lazing next to the outdoor fire pit with a wine, we had a lot of fun.

Catherine’s home is terrific: lovely, within walking distance of places to eat (we loved the RSL); the kitchen was NOT too small-there was plenty of room for both of us with a well-stocked pantry with olive oil, vinegar, a variety of spices, mustards…it is in easy driving distance of so many places to eat/see. We wouldn’t hesitate to say “just book it”. You’ll be glad you did

Really beautiful spot amazing beach. Will definitely be back for a longer stay.

We had a beautiful stay. The view of the Hazards is absolutely stunning! Thank you

This is our third visit and we LOVE it here! It's cosy, comfortable, plenty of amenities and the natural surroundings are so peaceful. Very comfortable bed and we love spending time outside on the deck. We are very grateful we can bring along our beloved pup to stay as well.

Absolutely stunning. If you’re wanting to escape to the peace and beauty of Freycinet this is the place. Outside bath is not to miss.

This cottage was just perfect for a central location to explore parts of the east coast and surrounding towns plus not too long a drive when flying into Hobart. It was a comfortable and homely with shops very close by. Susan was always prompt in replying to queries. Loved our stay.

This place is beautiful! The view is breathtaking and the house is in a perfect spot close to the town shop and cafe, as well as the National Park. There were a couple of things that could be improved: - the door to the balcony was unlocked when we arrived and we were unable to lock it with the keys provided which is a security concern. - we were traveling with our 6 month old and requested a portacot. This was provided but not set up for us, and the cot provided did not click into place under the mattress.

A perfect spot near Freycinet National Park. We really enjoyed our stay here. Very convenient location for access to the park. As an extra bonus, we also found good eating spots nearby. Views from the front deck were spectacular, particularly sunset.

To reiterate what many have said, Maria’s is a spacious, clean, comfortable and excellently equipped place to stay. It’s such a short walk to the general store and beach and was a perfect base to visit the rest of Tasmania’s east coast from. Julie was really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, and was flexible with our check in and out times: a massive plus when you have a young child.

White Croft Cottage is a beautiful quiet sunny little place for 1 or a couple. Its only a short stroll to the historic Ross bridge, hotel, cafes and other sites in Ross. It's warmed by electric heating, lots of blankets and sheepskin rugs. The kitchen has provisions and recipe books on hand.

Great spot and beautiful views, unfortunately we didn’t see any penguins but we did hear them in the mornings, very nice local restaurants and not too far from Wineglass bay walks

This is a cute, modern house - clean, comfortable and quiet. Loved the thoughtful decorating, crockery with a handmade feel, and all the beautiful books. Kitchen had everything we needed , and was stocked with a good selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolate and even marshmallows. Bedrooms are a good size and comfortable bedding. Second bedroom needs an accessible power outlet and the main bedroom needs a mirror, but minor issues. Bathroom is spacious with a beautiful bathtub, lovely soaps, bath salt and bath scrub. I would definitely stay here again.