Backyard fire pit with stacked firewood, a glass of red wine and a white bench

Dune Shack

Boutique Stay · White Beach · Tasmania

A considered 1970s seaside oasis, steps from the shore

The Space

Small on footprint. Big on feeling.

Tucked behind the dunes at White Beach, Tasmania, this is a shack for slowing right down.

Walk barefoot from the garden to the sand in seconds, spend the evening by the fire pit, and let the sauna do its work after a cold swim.

Simple, well kept and full of character, Dune Shack holds onto its laid-back charm while quietly taking care of everything else.

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Open door into the Dune Shack kitchen, with a vintage lifebuoy on the exterior wall

The Shack

Built in 1970, the Shack's interiors reflect this colourful and playful era. Mustard, warm wood and art adorn the shack creating a comfortable space in which to unwind.

A yellow door that catches the light in the afternoon. An orange velvet couch that you'll spend more time on than you planned.

✦ 2 bedrooms · sleeps 4

✦ Full kitchen · fast wifi

✦ Pet friendly on request

Two women walking up the timber steps over the dunes to White Beach

The beach

White Beach is the bay the shack sits on. A set of timber steps leads through the dunes straight from the yard to the sand — most people walk it barefoot.

The water is cold and very clear. On a good day it turns turquoise. On a still morning, it's calm as a lake.

✦ Private beach access right from the garden

✦ ~90 steps from Shack to sand

Two guests relaxing inside the hot stone sauna

The sauna

Your own custom built hot stone sauna, in the yard. It takes about 30 minutes to heat up. A shower is right outside the sauna for rinsing off.

It's the thing people talk about most when they leave.

The kind of thing you didn't know you needed until you're in it

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Hundreds of guests can’t be wrong

Nothing Was Missed

★★★★★

The most well-equipped Airbnb I have ever stayed at, nothing was missed. Beautifully decorated and very well thought out. The little things like the toiletries, wine and croissants made such a difference. Private and quiet, and my hubby loved the sauna. We will be back! 10/10.
— Mylou
Sauna After a Sea Swim

★★★★★

Incredibly cosy, welcoming and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. The sauna was a real highlight, especially after swimming in the sea, and made the stay feel especially relaxing. A perfect spot for a peaceful beach escape. We'd happily stay again.
— Emma
A Hidden Gem

★★★★★

A beautiful oasis full of personality and character, with direct access to stunning White Beach. We loved relaxing with a book by the fire and long walks on the beach with our dog Rex, watching a resident pod of seals flopping in the water. Thank you for sharing this hidden gem, we can't wait to return.
— Annette
Cosy in Winter

★★★★★
This place was truly magical. A superb balance of a quaint old rustic cottage with modern conveniences, and an amazing sauna, all right on the beach hearing the waves lapping on the shore. Visiting in winter felt amazingly cosy with the warm wood heater and coffee machine.
— Michael
Perfect for Pups

★★★★★
Alice and Tim have created the perfect retreat. We loved the sauna and fresh croissants, and our two energetic pups had a great time too. Anyone travelling with dogs will especially love the big yard and private path straight onto the dog-friendly beach!
— Fauve
A Family Favourite

★★★★★
Our second stay and what an amazing holiday as a family! Plenty to keep our two year old occupied: spotting whales and seals in the bay, building sandcastles, exploring the garden, gazing at the stars and snuggling up on the couch in the evening. Cosy, warm, clean and exceptionally well appointed.
— Nicole
A Fault in the Matrix

★★★★★

My partner and I fell in love with this oasis from the moment we arrived. The magic of the space with the ease of access to the beach felt like we'd found a fault in the matrix. A small slice of paradise, a place with character and warmth, where you feel untouchable and at peace.
— Bridget
Aurora on Our First Night

★★★★★
The location was amazing and the shack so comfortable and cosy. We had a spectacular view of the Aurora from the beach on our first night, which was a huge treat! We all loved our time at Dune Shack and were very sad to leave.
— Kate

In the Wild

Room to roam

A large, private yard full of native plants leads straight down to the beach. Lie in the hammock and watch sea eagles soar overhead. The bay is visited by seals, dolphins and eagle rays, and in winter, whales bask just off the shore.

Outdoor kitchen, fire pit and two outdoor showers, one by the sauna and one on the deck.