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Reviews of Sunrise at Penguin - beach retreat

Sunrise at Penguin - beach retreat
Penguin, TAS

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise Stay
Property excellent for our needs, as was location. Owner welcoming and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Great to have you stay with us Richard for the last 2 nights with your family. We appreciate you leaving the house so clean and tidy and welcome you all back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect coastal home
This beautiful coastal home exceeded our expectations. Beautifully decorated and fully equipped with everything needed for a night, a week or a month's visit...we could've stayed forever. We loved sitting on the front porch looking at the spectacular view Bass Strait We took a short and scenic walk into the town where we ate at Penguin Beer. The next day we had coffee and lunch in town and explored the shops. Our host Terry was so kind and helpful. Our only regret is that we didn't plan to stay longer here. One of the nicest places we've stayed through VRBO throughout the world. Deb & Bob Cailor Marblehead, Ohio USA
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch
The only bad thing about this stay was that I'd only booked one night! Everything about this accommodation was top notch, the decor, the quantity linen, the extra touches, the fantastic view, the comfy bed & super friendly host. I will definitely have this one in my fav list & hope i get another chance to stay here again. It's a great location if your catching the boat at Deavonport. 👌🏡
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2024
Thank you Julie for staying with us at Sunrise at Penguin - it was lovely to meet you both and it would be great to catch up again one day - cheers Terry 😊

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house in a beautiful location, with outstanding hosts
I cannot speak too highly of Sunrise at Penguin. Right from day 1 when I booked the property, Terry was so helpful and sent great information about the locality. He maintained good communication in the weeks ahead of our arrival, and was available if we needed him to attend to anything once we were in the house. Not that he needed to do much - when we arrived, the house was prepared with everything we needed, and far more than we expected. There is no scrimping on quality at Sunrise at Penguin: the furniture was very comfortable; the kitchen well-stocked; and the cooking equipment of excellent standard. The laundry, too, was well-equipped. The decor was just delightful, with quirky penguins fashioned creatively from various materials placed around the house, which added to the beautiful seaside atmosphere, along with the tasteful paintings. There were even fresh flowers in the lounge, and fruit left for us in the kitchen. The view was just incredible, and the beach is literally over the road. We did not want to leave: Sunrise at Penguin is definitely a place we will return to when we can get back to Tasmania.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Jayne and her friend were a delight to have as guests at Sunrise at Penguin coming all the way from Brisbane - their 3 night stay was taken up visiting Cradle Mountain plus walks on the beach out the front and in Penguin's hinterland. Being very friendly and leaving the house spotless was appreciated and are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Racquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home, perfect location.
We loved everything about our stay in Penguin. Terry is an excellent host, ensuring we felt very welcome. The house is very comfortable, has everything you need and more, and the views are just stunning. Short stroll to the shops, cafe, restaurant etc. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Great to have Janet and Roy as our guests at Sunrise at Penguin - after travelling from Melbourne they visited Cradle Mountain, Stanley and the 3 Capes walk in Southern Tasmania plus the seaside town of Penguin. Leaving the house as neat as they found it was appreciated and are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
We had a fantastic stay at Terrys house, we look forward to staying again. The house has a sea view and is really well appointed. It is very comfortable and has everything you need. Terry has put alot of thought into making your stay enjoyable. It is a short walk to restaurants. I highly recommend Terry’s house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
It was a pleasure to have Kelly stay with us at Sunrise at Penguin after a short drive from Launceston. Being very neat and tidy was appreciated and is welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Gem in Penguin TAS
Loved it! Contactless check in was a breeze thanks to awesome communication with Terry. He came to welcome us and have a chat which was really nice. View from the lounge room was 2nd to none. Bed was comfy, very comfortable house to stay. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Great to have Nikki and Matt stay with us from Byron Bay who enjoyed having a BnB by the seaside and a short walk to the coffee shops. Very friendly and tidy and welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise at Penguin
A thoroughly enjoyable stay in this well appointed property. A warm welcome and introduction to the property by hosts. Would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Gail and her daughter Belinda were a pleasure to meet, staying for 5 nights so as to see as much as possible of the NW Coast before returning via the Spirit boat to Melbourne and Canberra. One of their major highlights was seeing a platypus in the wild at FernGlade near Burnie. Being particularly tidy in the house was appreciated and are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Great location, beautifully appointed, clean and well stocked house with everything you need. Terry was delightful & very helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for your great review Marg - lovely to meet you all and trust you have a wonderful walk on the Overland Track - cheers, Terry.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
Loved our stay , the views are amazing , the home is comforting, and it is a short walk to town .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Sharon and her husband were able to utilise Sunrise at Penguin for a short holiday while their own home was being renovated. Being super tidy and friendly, they are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely property with awesome views in a wonderful location. The short walk to town along the beach was a delight, as was looking for rocks on the beach over from the property. Very comfortable beds and a great shower👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Lovely to have you stay with us at Sunrise at Penguin Stephanie and trust you returned home safely - cheers, Terry.

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise Serenity
This house was lovely. It had everything we needed. It had wonderful views and was close to all the amenities. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2021
These lovely two ladies of the same name , Angela, were a pleasure to meet and have as guests at our Sunrise at Penguin BnB. Leaving the house as neat and tidy as they found it was appreciated and are welcome back any day.

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Professional experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2021
Great to have a mother and daughter stay and rekindle lost memories of their life in Tasmania. Christine brought her mother ( in her 80's) down from Syndey to catch up with lost freinds and stayed with us at Sunrise at Penguin before heading to see these friends on the West Coast. This super friendly couple are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., George Town Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful equipment, very clean,central located .
Enjoyable holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2020
Lovely to meet Heather and Phil who had a relaxing holiday from Georgetown. Having stayed before, they are finding Penguin an ideal location to put their feet up and have no pressures - most welcome to stay anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property Wonderful host
Thanks to Terry for being a great host. The house was wonderful and perfectly situated, we just wish we could’ve stayed longer. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2020
Thank you for staying with us at Sunrise at Penguin and so pleased you and the family enjoyed your time on the NW Coast. You obviously spent plenty of time on the beach out the front of the house and when leaving you left the house in a very tidy state was appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., George Town Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
Well situated in Penguin within walking distance to shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Lovely to meet Heather and her family from Georgetown who enjoyed watching the sea from the lounge room and relaxing for the weekend at Penguin. Leaving the house very tidy was much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
Beautiful location and lovely house. Very close to the beach and close walking distance to the cafes and restaurants. I would highly recommend staying at Sunrise at Penguin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
Thank you for your kind words Leah - you were a pleasure to have at Sunrise at Penguin and you left the house so tidy - much appreciated- cheers Terry.

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penguin
This is a lovely property so well located with breathtaking outlook over the sea. Terry is a marvellous host and ensured we were very comfortable etc. Highly recommended as a relaxing and well equipped home in a beautiful little town. We had to cut our stay short as the dreaded virus was making our return to the mainland a bit dicey. Hopefully we can come back some day to spend some more time there. Thanks Terry
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words George - it was a pleasure to have you and your friends as guests at Penguin and trust you made it back to the Blue Mountains safely. Until we see each other again one day, Cheers, Terry.

10/10 Excellent

kim p., stanthorpe

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great location,great view,great property,just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunningly beautiful
The only reason I didn’t want to leave a review was just in case it meant the property would be taken next time we go back! We only needed the place for one night but wished we had a week there and will definitely return. Everything about the place, the hosts the house the location and the town were just wonderful. A 10/10 stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have Jane & Robert staying with us at Sunrise at Penguin and trust they will have great memories of our little seaside town. Leaving the house extremely tidy, they are welcome back at any time.

10/10 Excellent

Walter Z.

Fantastic place, location close to town centre, view amazing.
The house was simply amazing and well worth the holiday. Both my wife and I loved either sitting in the main bedroom having breakfast in bed or sitting out the front enjoying the total ambience of the ocean. Well worth the stay. Two items I would recommend for the owner that would be nice are; (a) An espresso capsule coffee machine with a milk frothier. Instant coffee doesn't cut it. (b) Better sized pillows, the ones there are either to flat for one or too big for two stacked.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay Robyn - please pass on my regards to your friends in Bacchus Marsh - sorry about the coffee machine Walter - will get that rectified as well as the pillows. Thank you for looking after the house so well - cheers, Terry.

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

A little slice of paradise.
Great holiday home. Well equiped with great views. Host was very welcoming and informative. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Wonderful to meet you Paula and family and so pleased you were able to repair your car for minimal cost. You left Sunrise at Penguin in a very tidy state which was much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Fabulous views
Very happy with our stay. Lovely clean house . Spectacular views. Walking distance to great coffee. Everything we needed . Our host Terry was very accommodating and met us on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Wendy and her husband were a delight to meet and were exceptionally friendly guests who were following a Tasmanian tour of Hupmobile vehicles which is their special interest. This Adelaide couple were spending many more days in Tasmania and would be most welcome if ever back in our area.

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

A really comfortable and relaxing place to stay. The view of the ocean is wonderful
Great place to stay. Penguin is a beautiful little Town on the sea. Terry is friendly and helpful which all makes for a relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have Rob as a guest at Sunrise at Penguin. Being on a business trip from Hobart, he appreciated the convenience of having a central location to operate from for his work covering Burnie to Devonport. He also enjoyed the seaviews from his front bedroom and the handy location of morning coffee shops. Rob was of no bother and left the house as he found it in perfect condition - he is most welcome to stay again whenever back on the NW Coast.

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Beautiful house
House was beautiful - well equipped with everything for could need. Stunning views out to the beach. Penguin is a lovely town. The owner was perhaps a little overzealous in being hospitable. Booking via Stayz we do prefer the minimal contact we have with hosts via that platform, as opposed to other platforms. While we also appreciate that maintenance needs to be done at the property, as it was non-essential, this could perhaps be left to times when guests are not staying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Katherine and her mother were a delightful couple to have as guests and trust they enjoyed Penguin's little charm by the sea. Leaving the house exceptional tidy, they are most welcome whenever in our region again.