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Sandpiper Ocean Cottages

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A wooden bench overlooking a beach with a view of the ocean and dense greenery. - Sandpiper Ocean Cottages (Douglas River)
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains. - Sandpiper Ocean Cottages (Douglas River)
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A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Sandpiper Ocean Cottages. This cottage is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Ocean View Cottage)

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a microwave.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Ocean View Cottage)

  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Beachcomber Cottage)

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Beachcomber Cottage)

  • Mountain view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard House, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a white nightstand.

Standard House, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House)

  • Ocean view
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Sandpiper Cottage)

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Driftwood Cottage)

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a wall-mounted artwork of houses.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Driftwood Cottage)

  • Mountain view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Douglas River, Sandpiper Ocean Cottages is on the beach. Freycinet Vineyards and Devil’s Corner Cellar Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denison Rivulet Conservation Area and Douglas-Apsley National Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Douglas River travel guide
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Map
18546 Tasman Highway, Douglas River, TAS, 7215

What's nearby

  • A person standing on a rocky shore with waves crashing against the rocks.
    Bicheno Blowhole
    8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops, a calm sea, and a sunset sky.
    Freycinet National Park
    40 min drive - 36.5 miles
  • Denison Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Denison Rivulet Conservation Area
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bicheno Penguin Tours
    7 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA)
    135 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lobster Shack Tasmania
    9 min drive
  • Peggy’s
    8 min drive
  • The Long Boat Tavern Bicheno
    7 min drive
  • Beachfront Bistro
    7 min drive
  • Little Bay Patisserie
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: AUD 10 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping provided
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • 6 units
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandpiper Ocean Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Ocean Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Ocean Cottages?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Ocean Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Douglas River cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Denison Beach and Denison Rivulet Conservation Area. Redbill Beach and Douglas-Apsley National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed meeting the hosts/owners. It was a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying what the area had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic getaway

Our stay started off with a warm welcome at check in from John and his trusty sidekick Rex. To our surprise we were given an amazing hamper of locally sourced essentials and treats. Things only got better from there. The cottage was extremely well equipped and very comfortable, it felt like a home away from home. The fireplace made the cottage so warm and cosy when the sun went down. We awoke to see a pad
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay for my family of 4. Cottage was clean, well appointed, comfortable beds and very warm heaters. Short walk to a beautiful beach and short drive to Bicheno. Loved the welcome basket, and would recommend Sandoiper Cottages highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sandpiper Cottages are set in a secluded little haven just outside Bicheno. The cabins have everything you need and the welcome basket was a winderful addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Peace Haven

Absolutely amazing place that I really don’t want to share with anyone. So peacefully quiet, only minutes from Bicheno by car, super clean and comfy bedding. The private beach access was spectacular and a breakfast hamper on arrival was nicely packed with local produce
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fireplace with ready logs, the super comfy beds, the wonderful heating system in every room, the well equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, induction stove, washing machine with detergent. Short walk to a white sandy beach which feels like a private beach. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach and close to Bicheno. Very quiet and peaceful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing holiday home

Very peaceful location. Lovely welcome breakfast pack. Great cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical stay

Magical - location and house! Everything needed and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the breakfast basket and very close to the beach. Wish we stayed longer. Comfy bed. Austar. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful location, close to beach

This place is just lovely, the owners are very friendly and quite helpful. The cottage was quite extensive with a lot of furnishings and kitchen utensils. A gourmet basket is provied on arrival, including eggs from their chickens! and, freshly baked scones were provided. Great place, will definitely Crome back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy cottage with all a family needs

Because we're not the rustic style types we booked the newer, accessible 2 br cottage, called 'Hanalei'. Comfortably, sensibly and attractively furnished with everything we (three of us, including two teenagers) needed. Thoughtful inclusions in the kitchen to make self-catering easier, plus the offer at reception to help out with extras like spices. Roll-in/out shower and ramp access to entrance of course. Surprisingly spacious especially in the bathroom/laundry. 10km drive to Bicheno which I decided I didn't want to do at night - so we stayed in and watched DVDs from the library at reception. Comfy beds. Verandah overlooking park-like grounds populated by foraging chooks and with quirky features. Stroll through grounds to gorgeous Denison Beach. This place would be magnificent in summer when guests could best take advantage of the outdoors, but we found the cottage cosy and comfy in cold weather too with three very effective wall panel heaters. No dishwasher, which did not trouble me. Only concern was finding that some items in the kitchen cupboards had not been washed properly by a previous guest (a problem often found in serviced accommodation). Otherwise the whole cottage was perfectly clean. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walk over the dunes to lovely beach

Very comfortable unit quite new very quiet and cosy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great pla

Wonderful location on a beautiful beach. Really helpful and friendly owners. Comfortable bed and the wood fire was nice to have burning
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful beach front accommodation

Fantastic three bedroom accommodation with access to an amazing coast line, so private but only 7 kms from the lovely little sea side village of Bicheno where we were able to buy fresh sea food from the wharf. We were three friends travelling together so it was great to have our own rooms. We had a fantastic stay for the three nights. I would love to come back and spend a week.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good accomodation very close to beach

Very good cottages everything you need, private, short walk to fab beach, pet friendly, will return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cottages close to the beach

Lovely comfortable cottages, well maintained, clean and with everything you could need. Easy access to beach, which is stunning! Only a minutes walk from the property. Definitely recommend. Only negative is the WiFi is quite slow, of course you don't go there to be on the internet all day, but was difficult to check emails etc. But that was the only negative. Truly amazing place, we will definitely be returning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities and with a breathtaking view of a crystal clear ocean with white sand! Would definitely come back again to the Ocean View Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

The cottage was clean and comfortable. It had a very short walk to the beach. The kitchen was very well set up. Would suit singles to families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable accommodation

This place is comfortable and lovely. It is closed to the beach but a little off town area but is not a problem if u drive. It includes a fully functional kitchenette and laundry. Something which all families will need. Only thing was the toilet was not flushing on the last day of stay. But the owner responded quickly when we reported the issue. Will definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beachside paradise

A very relaxing paradise by the beach near Bicheno. The cottages were well equipped and the log fire on the cool night was lovely. A short stroll down to the beach to watch the spectacular sunrise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So quiet and relaxing. Beautiful and peaceful

Friendly welcome. Secluded, well set out grounds and great beach for long walks. Close to other tourists attractions, but not too close. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to relax

Right from check in we were made very welcome. The small details make the cottages a delight to stay at. Close enough for activities and to go out for meals and far enough away to enjoy the peaceful gardens and seclusion on the beach. We would definately stay again would loved to have stayed longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

A wonderful place to stay . Well located a minutes walk to the beach. Also close to Freycinet National Park. The cottage had wonderful, comfy beds and was extremely well fitted out with BBQ facilities and all you need for self catering, Tony was a great host with excellent tips on things to do, would highly recommend this place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un cadre idyllique!

Magnifique cottage au bord d'une plage splendide ! Chambres propres, spacieuses et calmes, pièce de vie conviviale....Le tout sur un jardin très bien entretenu. Les propriétaires sont sympathiques et très disponibles. La nuitée est un peu chère mais le service et la situation sont parfaits!