Only 3 minutes walk to a gorgeous swimming beach, collect oysters at low tide, fish from the nearby jetty or wander for miles along the islands shoreline.
This light filled home, with outdoor hot shower post swim, & cosy wood fire for winter is set amidst the tree tops with wonderful surrounding water and mountain views, and spectacular sunsets .
Fall asleep to the sound of gentle lapping waves in this magical place that invites you to nestle in and unwind.
The space
Situated on the quieter more intimate end of Bruny Island, at Dennes Point, this charming, light filled sea side home set in a coastal bush garden is all about peace and comfort, with magnificent views, expansive sunny decks and great beach access.
Full of personal touches, Cloud garden was built by an artist with love, and in the tradition of Tassie shacks includes lots of recycled materials & retro finds . It has loads of charm and character, but best of all is its welcoming, relaxed vibe.
The large open plan living space has vaulted ceilings, a grand old chandelier that twinkles above the dining table and 1920's French doors that lead into a peaceful bedroom where you can hear the gentle lapping waves though an open window on a summers night.
The cosy wood fire amply heats the whole space in winter.
An eclectic home made kitchen is well equip with ample prep space, a large sized fridge for all your supplies... and Champagne glasses - the essentials in life!
There are two decks, both with lovely water and mountain views; one north facing with BBQ and outdoor dining table and a "west wing" deck, perfect to catch the late arvo sun , enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down.
The bush garden attracts many local visitors including an array of native birds, wallaby, beton, bandicoot, quoll and a resident echidna.
Ideally suited for couples, small families , solo travelers or two friends Cloud garden has two beds; a double and a single , both with comfortable, supportive mattresses. The sheets may not necessarily match,in fact very little is matchy - matchy in this house, but all fresh 100% cotton linens are supplied . There are mosquito nets above the beds and wire screens on windows.
The hot water outdoor shower in the garden is perfect to wash off after swims.
Cloud Garden also has a washing machine, TV/ DVD, CD player, books, straw hats, wet-suits, fishing bucket/ oyster knife, day pack, thermos etc... all the homey touches of a well loved beach house that you are welcome to use during your stay.
Cloud Garden is extremely ergonomic, well insulated, very comfortable and solar passive . Sun filled and cosy in winte and light and airy throughout the summer months.
Cloud Garden has solar panels, rainwater tanks, compost bins and we aim to recycle, re-use and repurposed as much as possible.
The combination of wonderful views, sense of peace and tranquility, access to the beach and personal touches make Cloud garden a special place to spend time.
Bookings: 2 night minimum .
On long weekends and public holidays prefered minimum stay 3 nights due to logistics of getting to the island for cleaning.
No Wi Fi provided but excellent mobile reception for hotspotting on this part of the island .
Guest access
The artists studio and a handful of personal cupboards are locked , but apart from this the house is yours.
The sandy path through the garden is on a slight incline when walking back up from the beach. There are five steps on each deck leading into the house , however the living space is all on one level with polished wood floors throughout. Cloud garden is within walking distance to the local jetty where you can fish for Flathead and squid, as well as a nearby Bruny Wild cafe ( 10 minute walk) that serves breakfasts, lunches and woodfire pizzas.
Its best to come to Bruny well stocked with food & beverages to self cater as the main supply shop on the island at Adventure Bay is a considerable drive. It is also advisable to top up with petrol before you come onto Bruny Island.
I will provide detailed instructions of how to get to Cloud Garden from Hobart with suggestions of the best places to to pick up fresh local produce and provisions along the way.
There are a few common sense house guidelines that you can access prior to arrival so you have a heads up on how everything works.
If you would like a third person / additional guests to stay it is important to make this request at the time of booking.
Please note : Bookings that include Christmas Day or the Easter weekend have a minimum stay of three nights due to the public holidays and limited availability for housekeeping.
Other things to note
Bruny is teaming with wildlife. A sea eagle flies by Cloud garden most days and there is a local mob of black cockatoos usually in the vicinity. Wallaby's, echidna, quoll and possums pass through our garden regularly as well as an array of birds.
If you feel like topping up the bird baths down in the garden in front of the deck you will likely see many species of birds and if you're lucky, the endangered tiny birds -Forty Spotted Pardalottes- that live around Dennes Point.
Unfortunately, there are also lots of ants on the island ( they love sandy soils!) and they sometimes make their way into this country beach house. We do our best to keep bugs at bay and clean thoroughly, however it’s impossible to eradicate them completely. We apologize if any of these little critters appear during your stay, but it is part of life on the island. We do have mosquito nets above the beds and wire screens on windows that are very effective in the height of summer to ensure you always get a peaceful night’s sleep.
Note: It is rare to see a snake but they do live on Bruny Island so be mindful when walking through the bush garden and sand dunes on warm days and evenings.
Registration details
Exempt: This listing falls under the 'home sharing' exemption
