Writer's Cottage, luxury Hobart

Entire home in Hobart, Australia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Debra
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the key safe.

Great restaurants nearby

This area has excellent options for dining out.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Our all-white, immaculate cottage in funky North Hobart is a luxurious sanctuary for couples, festival fans, or a small family who want to breathe in Hobart's pure mountain air whilst staying exceptionally close to all the charms this lovely city has to offer.
This gorgeous property has been lovingly renovated and restyled as high-end accomodation.

The space
About the cottage ...
Stairs to second bedroom not for the faint hearted, but have a hand rail to hang onto! Upstairs is a gorgeous, surprisingly large area with Tas Oak floors, a pitched roof and original horse-hair plaster, with two single beds and lovely bedding.
Want to lie on comfy cushions and read from the eclectic book selection while you order a glass of wine or grapes from the kitchen below? Duck your head and crawl into the intriguing little alcove that sits off the stairs. Kids love it – adults love it more!
Downstairs, walk through wooden French doors into the spacious lounge/kitchen and dining room. Flooded with sunlight, this is a beautiful and warm space. Spacious couches to sink into, cosy blankets, smart TV, and a heater to keep you warm as toast. The small wood heater is not offered for use (a couple of guests almost succeeded in burning down the lounge room), so apologies in advance.
The kitchen has everything a chef desires: Scan pans, gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, island bench. There is a full range of kitchen appliances, including a Smeg coffee machine, toaster and kettle, quality crockery, wine and cocktail glasses and small condiments including coffee and tea.
A wooden table seats four, and an old pine sideboard inherited from my mum holds magazines, cookbooks and a backgammon set.
Walk out onto a large timber deck from this dining/kitchen/lounge space through glass French doors that open wide in summer to let the cool breeze in. Fire up a barbie if you choose or sit at the large granite table that seats six. High walls offer perfect privacy. The deck overlooks a beautiful small orchid dominated by a gorgeous fig tree. The next level has a seating area with wine barrels and a small table.
We can accommodate babies and toddlers with a high chair, Portacot, sheets and blankets.
An absolute bonus in a house so close to the city - car spaces for two cars!
All this and - location, location, location! This beautiful girl is an easy 12 or so minute stroll to the heart of Hobart city, Salamanca (famous for its Saturday market), docks and Botanical Gardens. It is also literally opposite or around the corner from everything that fabulous North Hobart has to offer: Italian, Indian, Asian restaurants; cafes; wine bars where the beautiful people drink; hotels with live bands, bottle shops and the iconic State cinema where you can grab a vino and sink into the leather seats to watch your fave movie.
Walk to the dock and catch the ferry to MONA, that world-famous artistic ode to Sex and Death on the River Derwent or drive, less than 20 minutes. Day trips to wineries are not more than 30 minutes away.
The Writer's Cottage exudes tranquil warmth and a welcoming ambience and is surprisingly larger than it appears from the street.
PETS: We no longer accomodate for dogs etc, so please respect this.
INTERNET
We have Wifi but do not offer streaming services. Why watch TV when Hobart is on your doorstep?

Think that about covers it. We look forward to welcoming you!

Guest access
Secure key access

Other things to note
The cottage is not pet-friendly so please, no dogs etc.
Please note: there is a wood fire in lounge but we do not offer it for use. Precious guests almost started a fire ... not what anyone wants!

Registration details
PLN-19-821

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Everything! It's funky, Safe, close to city and in the beating heart of the restaurant strip.

Meet your host

Host
158 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Lives in Hobart, Australia
I am an investigative crime author and journalist. Fortunately I get to travel away a lot but always love coming home to Tassie. My idea of a good time is a warm fire and time spent with my family and friends, lots of music and a nice glass of our local pinot.

Co-Hosts

  • Louise

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm