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Sandpiper Ocean Cottages

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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18546 Tasman Highway, Douglas River, TAS, 7215
  • Place, East Coast Natureworld
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicheno Penguin Tours
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicheno Blowhole
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Ocean View Cottage) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

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

  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Beachcomber Cottage) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

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

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Beach House)

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 Twin Beds

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

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Driftwood Cottage) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

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

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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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.

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages

4-star Douglas River cottage with in-room kitchens
Guests at this beach cottage will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 6 accommodations have LCD TVs with satellite channels and feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include washers/dryers, pillowtop beds, and WiFi. Housekeeping is not available.
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages offers 6 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Douglas River cottage provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include minibars and coffee/tea makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages features a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This beach cottage also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Beach

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

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (AUD 20 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 20 per stay)

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 service
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 20.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 20 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: AUD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 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
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Douglas River
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages House Douglas River
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages House
dpiper Ocean s Douglas River
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Cottage
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Douglas River
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Cottage Douglas River

Reviews

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nash

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Isana

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Mudgee

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda , Tasmania

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great pla

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jade, Orkney, Scotland

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Polly, Singapore

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.

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Sydney, Australia

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

Great spot, right next to a gorgeous beach.

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Longford Tas

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.