Peaceful Garden Retreat in Sandy Bay.
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US$117
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About this property
Tucked behind a leafy garden this private self-contained ground floor suite with a midcentury vibe offers a peaceful retreat with private entrance. Redecorated in April 2026. Features include:Private garden entranceQueen bedroom with ensuit...
Location
Sandy Bay, a neighborhood in Hobart, is home to this apartment. Narryna Heritage Museum and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Salamanca Market and Brooke Street Pier. Rosedown Gardens and Maritime Museum of Tasmania are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Casino
Refrigerator
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Ecotours on site
Guest reviews of Peaceful Garden Retreat in Sandy Bay.
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 239 verified reviews
What guests think
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Reviews describe a peaceful, comfortable apartment with welcoming, attentive hosts, where thoughtful touches help guests feel at home, and a calm setting makes it easy to relax after exploring Hobart, with many appreciating quiet nights and a restful, homely vibe.
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Reviews describe a peaceful, comfortable apartment with welcoming, attentive hosts, where thoughtful touches help guests feel at home, and a calm setting makes it easy to relax after exploring Hobart, with many appreciating quiet nights and a restful, homely vibe.
Cosy garden apartment in Sandy Bay. 15 min 401/402 town bus. FREE Parking/WIFI. is in Sandy Bay within easy reach of the CBD, beaches, and shops, with nearby buses and a short drive making sightseeing straightforward. Guests value the self-contained setup, including kitchen and laundry, generous provisions, and a lovely garden outlook with occasional water or mountain views. Steep driveway access is a recurring caution; overall, expect a relaxed base for easy Hobart day trips.
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Facilities
Well-equipped self-contained apartment with kitchen and laundry, plus garden areas to enjoy and on-site parking; note the driveway can be steep or tight for larger vehicles.
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Julie B.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
10
Robyn
13 Nov 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful self contained apartment, everything you need on a short stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Great location short drive to Hobart and attractions. We highly recommend this accommodation.
Wonderful self contained apartment, everything you need on a short stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Great location short drive to Hobart and attractions. We highly recommend this accommodation.
10
Trudy W.
13 Jan 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great little place, well appointed, great location
Great little place, well appointed, great location
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Richard D.
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
It was a good place to stay but access with a large car was a bit difficult. Janina was a very good host.
It was a good place to stay but access with a large car was a bit difficult. Janina was a very good host.
10
Karen L.
6 Dec 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
This self-contained unit is spacious, comfortable with great facilities (laundry, separate toilet from bathroom, small kitchen) and lovely outlook onto a well maintained garden. Janina and Gary are generous hosts.
This self-contained unit is spacious, comfortable with great facilities (laundry, separate toilet from bathroom, small kitchen) and lovely outlook onto a well maintained garden. Janina and Gary are generous hosts.
10
Andrew d.
14 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Beautiful garden setting. Great self contained unit. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The shortbread biscuits were a very nice touch
Great location. Beautiful garden setting. Great self contained unit. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The shortbread biscuits were a very nice touch
10
Linda C.
22 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely apartment. All needs catered for, plus some added touches. Very quiet and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed the views and garden. Walking distance to shops and river beach. Thanks Janina and Gary - we hope to return on our next Tassie trip.
Lovely apartment. All needs catered for, plus some added touches. Very quiet and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed the views and garden. Walking distance to shops and river beach. Thanks Janina and Gary - we hope to return on our next Tassie trip.
10
Stephen P.
1 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
A well-equipped and comfortable property in a great location. Janina and Gary are ideal hosts. Thoroughly recommended.
A well-equipped and comfortable property in a great location. Janina and Gary are ideal hosts. Thoroughly recommended.
10
Robyn B.
24 Dec 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
All the facilities that we needed to feel home away from home. And better still, surrounded by a spectacular garden.
All the facilities that we needed to feel home away from home. And better still, surrounded by a spectacular garden.
10
Fran S.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the apartment as very clean and well presented.
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Michelle J.
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Beautiful location, we were well looked after, arriving late (8.30pm instead of 4 as flight was delayed) in gale winds, Janina gifted us eggs and bacon to cook up for our evening meal, which was soo appreciated! Garden and views were special, and accomodation was neat and clean with all amenities provided. Janina and Gary were lovely souls who kept us up to date with local events and places to eat/visit. Highly recommend staying here xx
Beautiful location, we were well looked after, arriving late (8.30pm instead of 4 as flight was delayed) in gale winds, Janina gifted us eggs and bacon to cook up for our evening meal, which was soo appreciated! Garden and views were special, and accomodation was neat and clean with all amenities provided. Janina and Gary were lovely souls who kept us up to date with local events and places to eat/visit. Highly recommend staying here xx
10
Peter S.
5 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
10
Patricia L.
6 Jul 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
So comfortable, convenient, beautifully presented. Very helpful hosts, warm welcoming and full of great information. As a midwinter location, the views were a gift.
So comfortable, convenient, beautifully presented. Very helpful hosts, warm welcoming and full of great information. As a midwinter location, the views were a gift.
10
Brian P.
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
10
William
14 Feb 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Liked the quietness The location and the pleasantness of the gardens that you wouldn’t get in a city apartment Our host very informative and easy to talk to The apartment very clean and tidy bed very comfortable a very affordable price considering the close proximity to the city centre The directions to the location to were appreciated Enjoyed the stay will recommend it
Liked the quietness The location and the pleasantness of the gardens that you wouldn’t get in a city apartment Our host very informative and easy to talk to The apartment very clean and tidy bed very comfortable a very affordable price considering the close proximity to the city centre The directions to the location to were appreciated Enjoyed the stay will recommend it
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Rooms
Rooms are quiet and comfortable, with many enjoying garden and occasional water or mountain views. Most find the space well appointed, though a few note it can feel compact.
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Barb D.
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
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Mitchell N.
28 Jun 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
We loved this little apartment, the view from the master bedroom is amazing and the property overlooks the water. It has everything you need and was absolutely amazing
We loved this little apartment, the view from the master bedroom is amazing and the property overlooks the water. It has everything you need and was absolutely amazing
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John
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent accommodation. Very homely and comfortable. Lovely garden to relax in and enjoy. Only one thing required is a larger blanket for the bed. It was a double and a queen size would have been warmer.
Excellent accommodation. Very homely and comfortable. Lovely garden to relax in and enjoy. Only one thing required is a larger blanket for the bed. It was a double and a queen size would have been warmer.
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Peter S.
5 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
10
Cina G.
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a lovely stay at this apartment overlooking the private garden. Loved the occasional chirping of birds otherwise a very quiet spot. Comfy beds. Our hosts Janina and Gary were very welcoming
We had a lovely stay at this apartment overlooking the private garden. Loved the occasional chirping of birds otherwise a very quiet spot. Comfy beds. Our hosts Janina and Gary were very welcoming
10
Phil G.
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 18 nights
Suited our needs, quiet and comfortable for our duration.
Suited our needs, quiet and comfortable for our duration.
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Fran S.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
8
Gail W.
1 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful place to stay , lovely outlook (from the bed) to the garden & Mt Wellington. Very thoughtful little extras ( Jamdrops provided by the host ) bus stops nearby , great views of the Derwent from the front of the house.
Wonderful place to stay , lovely outlook (from the bed) to the garden & Mt Wellington. Very thoughtful little extras ( Jamdrops provided by the host ) bus stops nearby , great views of the Derwent from the front of the house.
10
Brian P.
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
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Eileen G.
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
An oasis of peace but very close to city. Cosy, quiet and comfortable
An oasis of peace but very close to city. Cosy, quiet and comfortable
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Service
Hosts are warm, welcoming, and highly responsive, often providing thoughtful extras and helpful local tips.
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Julie B.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
10
Robyn
13 Nov 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful self contained apartment, everything you need on a short stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Great location short drive to Hobart and attractions. We highly recommend this accommodation.
Wonderful self contained apartment, everything you need on a short stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Great location short drive to Hobart and attractions. We highly recommend this accommodation.
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Barb D.
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
10
Dowell M.
26 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
After a difficult check-in process due to our phone malfunctioning, we arrived at Sonningview without having completed our registration. Janina and Gary patiently and kindly helped us work things out with VRBO so that we could stay in their lovely apartment at Sonningview. Every detail is attended to, with little thoughtful extras like cookies, delicious bread, butter and jams and lovely lemons, tomatoes, and apples from the garden. We enjoyed having time with Janina and Gary in their round room, Frank Lloyd Wright style with a magnificent view of the bay and Hobart's hillside dwellings at Sandy Bay. Gary and Janina are warm and generous hosts and we enjoyed lively conversation and great suggestions of things to see and where to have high tea for my birthday. Our stay at Sonningview was a highlight of our trip to Tasmania, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Hobart. Thank you, Janina and Gary, for everything!
After a difficult check-in process due to our phone malfunctioning, we arrived at Sonningview without having completed our registration. Janina and Gary patiently and kindly helped us work things out with VRBO so that we could stay in their lovely apartment at Sonningview. Every detail is attended to, with little thoughtful extras like cookies, delicious bread, butter and jams and lovely lemons, tomatoes, and apples from the garden. We enjoyed having time with Janina and Gary in their round room, Frank Lloyd Wright style with a magnificent view of the bay and Hobart's hillside dwellings at Sandy Bay. Gary and Janina are warm and generous hosts and we enjoyed lively conversation and great suggestions of things to see and where to have high tea for my birthday. Our stay at Sonningview was a highlight of our trip to Tasmania, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Hobart. Thank you, Janina and Gary, for everything!
10
Robert E.
5 Dec 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sandy Bay. It was within easy reach of Hobart CBD, local restaurants and great shopping. Janina and Gary are thoughtful, friendly and considerate hosts and helped us feel right at home. The garden is a jewel, full of color and beautiful plants and the apartment very comfortable. We hope to return on our next visit to Hobart.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sandy Bay. It was within easy reach of Hobart CBD, local restaurants and great shopping. Janina and Gary are thoughtful, friendly and considerate hosts and helped us feel right at home. The garden is a jewel, full of color and beautiful plants and the apartment very comfortable. We hope to return on our next visit to Hobart.
10
David R.
10 Feb 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
We found this treasured 2 room apartment more than met our needs. The owners went out of their way to communicate and in the friendliest manner. If we return to Hobart this would be our first pick. Thank you.
We found this treasured 2 room apartment more than met our needs. The owners went out of their way to communicate and in the friendliest manner. If we return to Hobart this would be our first pick. Thank you.
10
Jodie L.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Janina and Gary are warm and welcoming hosts who have put so much thought into making their guests feel very much at home. The flat is fantastic and very comfortable, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The area is close to the beach and supermarkets and eateries. Views are amazing. City is close by and with a car there are so many daytrips possible. Our hosts were very helpful with great suggestions on places to visit and best ways to enjoy this lovely city.
Janina and Gary are warm and welcoming hosts who have put so much thought into making their guests feel very much at home. The flat is fantastic and very comfortable, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The area is close to the beach and supermarkets and eateries. Views are amazing. City is close by and with a car there are so many daytrips possible. Our hosts were very helpful with great suggestions on places to visit and best ways to enjoy this lovely city.
10
Cina G.
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a lovely stay at this apartment overlooking the private garden. Loved the occasional chirping of birds otherwise a very quiet spot. Comfy beds. Our hosts Janina and Gary were very welcoming
We had a lovely stay at this apartment overlooking the private garden. Loved the occasional chirping of birds otherwise a very quiet spot. Comfy beds. Our hosts Janina and Gary were very welcoming
10
Fran S.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
10
Brian P.
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
It was one of the best places I have stayed, the hosts Janina and Gary can not do enough for you. Met on arrival offered to carry our luggage, very wam people went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. Was surprised how big the flat was and spotlessly clean Lovely views close to everything. Would recommend to everyone.
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Location
Convenient Sandy Bay base within easy reach of the CBD, beaches, shops, and bus stops; quiet neighborhood suits relaxing stays and short drives to attractions.
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Bronwyn
7 Feb 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
Sonningview starts with such a warm welcome from your host. Following the garden path past pear trees, roses and an English garden you'll find a very private retreat for two with every need catered for. Local buses run frequently and are easy to use with a little bit of a walk each way (less than 500m). The views across the Derwent are stunning and Sandy Bay and Long Beach best pizzas in Hobart are very close by. Can highly recommend staying at Sonningview.
Sonningview starts with such a warm welcome from your host. Following the garden path past pear trees, roses and an English garden you'll find a very private retreat for two with every need catered for. Local buses run frequently and are easy to use with a little bit of a walk each way (less than 500m). The views across the Derwent are stunning and Sandy Bay and Long Beach best pizzas in Hobart are very close by. Can highly recommend staying at Sonningview.
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Rosamond Jane W.
16 Mar 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Although a good distance from the centre of Hobart, the host and hostess were delightful and really made our week stay a pleasure. Would recommend having a car !
Although a good distance from the centre of Hobart, the host and hostess were delightful and really made our week stay a pleasure. Would recommend having a car !
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Julie B.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
A fab self-contained garden apartment in a beautiful suburb of Hobart. Good parking and easy access to public transport, Hobart CBD and Sandy Bay facilities. Wonderful support and communication from host Janina. We can't recommend this accommodation enough to all ages adults.
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rachieio
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely host, great location
Lovely host, great location
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Susan P.
31 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely property in a great location. Janina is a wonderful host and I highly recommend staying here.
Lovely property in a great location. Janina is a wonderful host and I highly recommend staying here.
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Richard
11 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
lovely hosts -a real home from home -only 10 minutes from CBD
lovely hosts -a real home from home -only 10 minutes from CBD
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Robert E.
5 Dec 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sandy Bay. It was within easy reach of Hobart CBD, local restaurants and great shopping. Janina and Gary are thoughtful, friendly and considerate hosts and helped us feel right at home. The garden is a jewel, full of color and beautiful plants and the apartment very comfortable. We hope to return on our next visit to Hobart.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sandy Bay. It was within easy reach of Hobart CBD, local restaurants and great shopping. Janina and Gary are thoughtful, friendly and considerate hosts and helped us feel right at home. The garden is a jewel, full of color and beautiful plants and the apartment very comfortable. We hope to return on our next visit to Hobart.
10
Jodie L.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Janina and Gary are warm and welcoming hosts who have put so much thought into making their guests feel very much at home. The flat is fantastic and very comfortable, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The area is close to the beach and supermarkets and eateries. Views are amazing. City is close by and with a car there are so many daytrips possible. Our hosts were very helpful with great suggestions on places to visit and best ways to enjoy this lovely city.
Janina and Gary are warm and welcoming hosts who have put so much thought into making their guests feel very much at home. The flat is fantastic and very comfortable, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The area is close to the beach and supermarkets and eateries. Views are amazing. City is close by and with a car there are so many daytrips possible. Our hosts were very helpful with great suggestions on places to visit and best ways to enjoy this lovely city.
10
Fran S.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
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Gail W.
1 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful place to stay , lovely outlook (from the bed) to the garden & Mt Wellington. Very thoughtful little extras ( Jamdrops provided by the host ) bus stops nearby , great views of the Derwent from the front of the house.
Wonderful place to stay , lovely outlook (from the bed) to the garden & Mt Wellington. Very thoughtful little extras ( Jamdrops provided by the host ) bus stops nearby , great views of the Derwent from the front of the house.
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Dining
Several reviews appreciated generous pantry provisions such as breakfast basics and treats from the hosts.
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Michelle J.
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Beautiful location, we were well looked after, arriving late (8.30pm instead of 4 as flight was delayed) in gale winds, Janina gifted us eggs and bacon to cook up for our evening meal, which was soo appreciated! Garden and views were special, and accomodation was neat and clean with all amenities provided. Janina and Gary were lovely souls who kept us up to date with local events and places to eat/visit. Highly recommend staying here xx
Beautiful location, we were well looked after, arriving late (8.30pm instead of 4 as flight was delayed) in gale winds, Janina gifted us eggs and bacon to cook up for our evening meal, which was soo appreciated! Garden and views were special, and accomodation was neat and clean with all amenities provided. Janina and Gary were lovely souls who kept us up to date with local events and places to eat/visit. Highly recommend staying here xx
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Barb D.
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
Overall was good. Janina was just lovely and accommodating. She provided tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Everything supplied and bed was comfortable. You would assume the photo shown in the advertisement was the view from the accommodation. However it's the view from the house in front so we found this a little disappointing. Overall not overly roomy but as I said everything supplied.
10
Dowell M.
26 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
After a difficult check-in process due to our phone malfunctioning, we arrived at Sonningview without having completed our registration. Janina and Gary patiently and kindly helped us work things out with VRBO so that we could stay in their lovely apartment at Sonningview. Every detail is attended to, with little thoughtful extras like cookies, delicious bread, butter and jams and lovely lemons, tomatoes, and apples from the garden. We enjoyed having time with Janina and Gary in their round room, Frank Lloyd Wright style with a magnificent view of the bay and Hobart's hillside dwellings at Sandy Bay. Gary and Janina are warm and generous hosts and we enjoyed lively conversation and great suggestions of things to see and where to have high tea for my birthday. Our stay at Sonningview was a highlight of our trip to Tasmania, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Hobart. Thank you, Janina and Gary, for everything!
After a difficult check-in process due to our phone malfunctioning, we arrived at Sonningview without having completed our registration. Janina and Gary patiently and kindly helped us work things out with VRBO so that we could stay in their lovely apartment at Sonningview. Every detail is attended to, with little thoughtful extras like cookies, delicious bread, butter and jams and lovely lemons, tomatoes, and apples from the garden. We enjoyed having time with Janina and Gary in their round room, Frank Lloyd Wright style with a magnificent view of the bay and Hobart's hillside dwellings at Sandy Bay. Gary and Janina are warm and generous hosts and we enjoyed lively conversation and great suggestions of things to see and where to have high tea for my birthday. Our stay at Sonningview was a highlight of our trip to Tasmania, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Hobart. Thank you, Janina and Gary, for everything!
10
Andrew d.
14 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Beautiful garden setting. Great self contained unit. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The shortbread biscuits were a very nice touch
Great location. Beautiful garden setting. Great self contained unit. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The shortbread biscuits were a very nice touch
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Peter S.
5 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
Hosts ✅ generous inclusions ✅ cleanliness ✅ warm and cozy ✅ favourable location for food and travel ✅ good shower ✅ comfortable bed ✅
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Fran S.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
Wonderful views and a great location for our long weekend stay in Hobart. Comfortable lodgings with attentive, responsive hosts. How nice to have that first morning breakfast supplied and to be able to pick from the garden. The driveway, as most of Sandy Bay, is steep but manageable but free driveway parking is always a plus.. Having a washer and dryer in the apartment was much appreciated.
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carol P.
12 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A fantastic location. Just steps away from lookout to the Bay. Property had everything we needed plus some special treats. Host was lovely. Would highly recommend.
A fantastic location. Just steps away from lookout to the Bay. Property had everything we needed plus some special treats. Host was lovely. Would highly recommend.
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Maree C.
8 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Our Sandy Bay stay was fantastic. Janina was very welcoming and helpful. The apartment was recently updated and comfortable. It was spotlessly clean. We were very grateful for the washing machine and dryer. Thank you Janina.
Our Sandy Bay stay was fantastic. Janina was very welcoming and helpful. The apartment was recently updated and comfortable. It was spotlessly clean. We were very grateful for the washing machine and dryer. Thank you Janina.
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Robert L.
11 Mar 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Janina was available at all times with helpful advise on shopping e.g Hills IGA brilliant, and made our stay memorable
Janina was available at all times with helpful advise on shopping e.g Hills IGA brilliant, and made our stay memorable
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Ann-Maree C.
5 Mar 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely garden, warm & welcoming host, cosy flat.
Lovely garden, warm & welcoming host, cosy flat.
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Ken R.
25 Feb 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Yes the host were very accomodating Good location
Yes the host were very accomodating Good location
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Peter&Patty N.
21 Feb 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
We had a very pleasant stay. It was a great location and the garden was nice place to sit. Our host was very helpful. The apartment was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. We had a great stay.
We had a very pleasant stay. It was a great location and the garden was nice place to sit. Our host was very helpful. The apartment was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. We had a great stay.
FAQs about Peaceful Garden Retreat in Sandy Bay.
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, on-site parking is available for guests.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets are allowed at this property, including service animals.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features a stair-free path to the entrance and a wheelchair-accessible path of travel. However, there is no elevator as it is a single-level accommodation.
Where is the property located?
The property is located in Sandy Bay, a neighborhood in Hobart, close to Long Beach and local shops. It is approximately 15 minutes from the CBD and Salamanca/Battery Point, with easy access to public transport.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are not permitted at this property, as it is suitable for adults only and not equipped with cots.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property does not offer extra beds or cribs, and it is suitable for a maximum occupancy of 2 adults only.
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Business details
Property registration number Exempt: This listing falls under the 'home sharing' exemption
Popular amenities
Casino
Refrigerator
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Ecotours on site
Activities
Casino
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Ecotours on site
Fitness facilities
Books
Games
Golf Privileges (optional)
Outdoor Furniture
Public Winery Tours
Video Library
General
Refrigerator
Desk
Towels
Shower
No Elevator (Single Level)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Services
Concierge Services
Laundry Facilities
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Internet
Free wi-fi