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The Cabin-Wake up to the sound of native birdlife.

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Flowerpot, TAS
  • Green Island Nature Reserve
    2 min drive
  • Grandvewe Cheeses
    3 min drive
  • Woodbridge Hill Conservation Area
    8 min drive
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    57 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cabin-Wake up to the sound of native birdlife.

The Cabin is completly self contained and can sleep up to 4 guests.
Every window offers a beautiiful view of native flora and fauna, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel can be seen from the kitchen and deck.

The Cabin offers the ideal base from which to explore all the Channel, Bruny Island, the Huon Valley and Hobart has to offer,
at the end of the day relax on the deck with a cuppa or a drop of local wine or brew. listen to the birds, watch the wildlife bounce past,, or cozy up in front of the wood fire, It will be set and ready to stick a match in , with plenty of wood available in your space. , tv, ipod dock, books, magazines, movies, games,and internet access (this can be intermittent) are all available.
Our family home is also on the property, so should you need anything we are more than happy to help.

If you are looking for great places to eat out, the Cabin is only minutes away from Grandvewe Sheep Cheesery and provedore and the award winning Peppermint Bay Restaurant.
A further 5 minutes along the channel Hwy will find you in Kettering where you can catch a bite at the Oyster Cove Inn, the Gateway cafe, Steam house cafe or a quick take-away at Kettering Central.

The Cabin is on 5 acres of bush, and is built from trees milled on site.

The property is also home to a labyrinth, which you are welcome to walk, A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. Walking the labyrinth reduces stress, quiets the mind, grounds the body and opens the heart.

*Please note, WIFI is sporadic.
* Our family home is approx. 200 metres from The Cabin

Local attractions:

- 5 Bob Farm Art Walk

- Grandvewe sheep cheesery and provedore

- Award winning Peppermint Bay Restaurant

- Woodbridge Smoke House ; Award winning smoked trout

- Hartzview Vineyard

- Cygnet, home of the Cygnet Folk Festival.
January the small town of Cygnet plays host to the annual Cygnet Folk Festival., One of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals, the Cygnet festival attracts thousands of visitors every year. A rich cultural community event, the festival provides entertainment to a wide audience of festival attendees, making people smile, providing opportunities and a springboard for young musicians, opportunities for local businesses, and new friendships.

- Bruny Island (beaches, cheese, berries, bushwalking, kayaking, oysters, chocolate, cafes, art)

- Boutique local wineries

- 2 Local gourmet chocolatiers, Kettering and Cygnet

- Snug falls bushwalk

- Local markets

- Antiques, pancakes and collectables at The Margate Train

- Huon Tourist Trail that will take you through quaint towns such as Cygnet and Franklin and on to the magnificent Tahune Airwalk

- Mona ; Museum of Old and New Art, A must see

- Salamanca Market, Every Saturday from about 8am until 3pm, Salamanca Place comes alive with the famous Salamanca Market. Over 300 stallholders sell fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiwork from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas. Ranging as one of the top attractions in Tasmania,







During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Green Island Nature Reserve. The cabin offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a patio
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Green Island Nature Reserve and a few minutes from Grandvewe Cheeses
The Cabin-Wake up to the sound of native birdlife. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Flowerpot cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Diane Mooy-Summers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Heavy fines apply for smoking indoors.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: there is a dam on the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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The Cabin-Wake up to the sound of native birdlife. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation
Cabin was very clean and very quite in a peaceful setting. Could not fault anything and loved it being separate with no neighbours and the little extras provided especially extensive range of foods.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds and Views
Lovely cosy cabin. Everything we needed for cooking. Very peaceful with waterviews. I am a birdwatcher and there were plenty of birds about. Our hostess was friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
A cute and cozy cabin well appointed with all the mod cons. We had such a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Channel Country
We wanted to visit Bruny island and also visit nearby places of interest so Flowerpot was a good base. Cabin had everything to cook your own food and there was also a barbecue outside. We enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful retreat.
We loved our cosy little cabin.Peaceful location,enjoyed the birds & wildlife. Everything we needed and lots of thoughtful touches.(biscuits,muesli,a range of TAS honey) Thanks heaps! Martin & Leonie
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a lovely place
Sadly we had only one night at this cosy cabin! We enjoyed the pace, the warm fire and the revitalising night. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a ant problem but it is in the bush so all good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cabin
Awesome, thank you both for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best find
We loved this cabin. I often need to clean a place before I can relax and stay. This cabin was so clean, for many this isn't an issue. But I was immediately comfortable and could just use everything without my OCD taking over. Honestly, places like this are hard to find. The hosts were amazing, the cabin was beautiful. We would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful spot.
Great little place. Pictures don't do it justice water views in two directions. Great base to explore the region.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H., Hobart, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a fabulous two-night stay and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet this property provided. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peace
This cabin was everything we wanted - comfortable, well equipped and with small touches we really appreciated. We will recommend it to our friends wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Cosy
Beautiful location and lots of thoughtful touches around the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm, quiet
A gem hidden a short drive from Hobart. Calm, peaceful, quiet and serene, beautiful cabin in a stunning area. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful getaway in a serene environment. A warm welcome on arrival with a basket of goodies and a fire ready to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The most comfortable and homely accomodation. Truly cant fault our stay. We would stay again in a heart beat!! Diane and Steve have done a truly marvellous job
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Dark skies.
Nice, quiet and relaxing little getaway. Dark skies for observing and/ or photographing the night skies.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy cabin
A beautiful place to stay. Cosy, warm, private, sea views. Lovingly presented. Couldn't wish for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
Cute place and very comfortable! Thanks and all the best xx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great accommodation great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful setting...made use of late checkout to relax
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
NOT Bruny Island
It’s a lovely place. Amazing sunrise views and loved walking the labyrinth BUT I had wanted to stay on Bruny Island in readiness for a boat trip next day. I entered Bruny Island as my desired location and reading this place had views of D’Entrcasteaux passage I assumed it was on the island. It was not. We did get our boat trip but I would have liked more time on the island
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023