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Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view

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The cottage, seen from the drive below
Sitting at the table on the  deck
Nebraska Beach; the shack is in the trees up behind the boathouses
The deck along the side of the house
The view from the sofa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dennes Point, TAS
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
    ‪71 min drive‬
  • Salamanca Market
    ‪92 min drive‬
  • Salamanca Place
    ‪93 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view

A comfortable weatherboard cottage overlooking Nebraska Beach, which is a few minutes walk away. Great view out over the D'entrecasteaux Channel from the decks at the front and side of the cottage. Ideal for a couple and two small children - or an extra two adults who don't mind sharing a small bedroom! The cottage is up a short but fairly steep gravel track - if you haven't got 4WD, just approach from the south, which avoids the sharp turn off Nebraska Road. Inside, there is one large main room, encompassing kitchen, dining area and lounge, all leading out via French doors onto the deck. On the mezzanine level, there is the main bedroom, with its own deck area outside French doors, a small bedroom with two single beds, bathroom with (very good) shower and washing machine, and separate toilet.
This is a family shack, rather than a smart purpose-built modern house. There is no air-conditioning or dishwasher. No internet either, although there is good mobile reception. Small TV/DVD player. But if you are looking for a house that's a comfortable retreat, close to the beach, sheltered from the wind, and with a beautiful deck area, it is a wonderful place to stay. Bird life and wildlife all around (that's why we say No Dogs!) - and unfortunately that may include mosquitoes in the summer months - buzzers and coils are in the cupboards. BBQ out on the deck for summer and a wood-burner for snuggling up inside in winter.

Property manager

Lindsay Flower

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number DA-2019-637

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dennes Point

Dennes Point is home to this holiday home. Taroona Shot Tower and Heritage Pickers Hut Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bligh Point Conservation Area and Cape de la Sortie Conservation Area. Roberts Point Marine Conservation Area and North West Bay Conservation Area are also worth visiting.
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Dennes Point, TAS

What's nearby

  • Bruny Island Ferry - Roberts Point Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 71 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Salamanca Market - 92 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Salamanca Place - 93 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 102 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bugsy's Takeaway & Margate Village Supermarket - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Margate Tavern - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Banjo's Bakery Cafe - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Snug Tavern - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Snug Friendly Store & Takeaway - ‬64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wallaby Cottage - a peaceful Bruny Island retreat with a beautiful view located?

Situated in Dennes Point, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nebraska Beach and Bligh Point Conservation Area. Jetty Beach and Cape de la Sortie Conservation Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wallaby Cottage, Dennes Point Tasmania
Amazing place and locality. Gard to find such natural beauty and serenity. Lindsay is an excellent host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
A delightful place, very comfortable. We were really impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T., Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing was SO easy
Comfy home nestled away for a relaxing holiday but still an easy drive to all the places we wanted to see and walk on this beautiful island
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing shack experience
this is an amazing property exactly as described. This shack has everything we needed for a great family getaway. We loved our stay at the property, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot in Tasmania
The property is well situated with amazing views from the deck. Lyndsey has thought of every small touch to make our stay comfortable. Kitchen well designed and had everything needed. We had a beautiful relaxing week
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rufus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful retreat
This a truly beautiful place to stay in a quite magical location. The house is warm and welcoming with beautiful views of the sea, a lovely outdoor deck, and cosy corners for the cooler times. The beach, which is a perfect swimming beach and very family friendly, is a few minutes walk away. You will love it here, you will want to find a place of your own like it and never leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian T., Penguin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful part of Tasmania!
Our stay at this property was fantastic! We loved the modern side of the property but loved that it still felt like a shack!! The deck was amazing when eating tea and sitting in the sun in the Afternoons! All in all we had a fantastic stay in comfort with a picturesque view! Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruny Island break
Loved staying at Wallaby Cottage. Very appropriately named as we saw several wallabies on the property during our stay. The home has everything you need while there. Make sure you bring all the food and drinks you want with you as the two general stores are on the south island, and the drives to them are not short.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolute delight
Lindsay made my friends and I feel so very welcome at her beautiful home. She left ingredients to make bread in her bread maker, and provided us with the transformation of the house in a little booklet that was so heartfelt and wholesome to see. There is a lot of love put into this place and we felt it everyday. I cannot recommend enough how lovely a stay it was. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wallaby Cottage, Dennes Point, Bruny Island
This was exactly what I was hoping for, and more! Beautiful location and stunning views. The host provided excellent information about the island and everything you would need to know about the house, getting around etc. The communication was prompt, helpful and friendly. While Dennes Point is a bit of a drive away from a number of the Islands attractions, I loved the fact that I was away from most of the main tourist crowd and didn’t mind the driving. I’d say it may be back on my list of ‘must return’ places. Bruny Island is stunningly beautiful and its nature appears well respected. The information about its natural environment, its history, including Indigenous people, was great to be able to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

TAI P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature Wonderland
What a fantastic house and the host was wonderfully accomodating. We can highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennes Point
Excellent property in a delightful area. Fantastic views. Couldn't recommend it more highly. Very well designed with every need catered for.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish house with great views.
We enjoyed walking on the beach and sitting on the deck gazing at the view. Also saw an echidna and an Eastern quoll in the back yard. Very comfortable, especially the day bed in the box window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penelope R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
dennes point for the win
amazing location, immaculate property, fab host - perfect for our first Bruny experience - we will return!

10/10 Excellent

Pete N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful property and had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

easy to live in with great views of water and coast line of tassie
the house was easy to live in and was equiped with all the items one needs for a comfortable stay the balcony was great to relax on with views of the water, the house is well kept and very clean. would recomend if anyone asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lindsay Flower

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I spent a year renovating the little house to make it a comfortable place by the sea where I could relax away from it all. That's why there's no internet - and the TV is only a tiny one!
I came to Bruny Island on my first weekend in Tasmania, having emigrated from the UK, in 2004. I couldn't believe I had come to live so close to this absolute paradise! So, nine years later, when my family had grown up, I knew this island was where I wanted to find an old shack and transform it into somewhere special. And now I want to share it, to let other people discover the island from this homely cottage.

Why they chose this property

I absolutely fell in love with Bruny Island from that first weekend. But while most visitors head straight for Adventure Bay, I wanted to be in the quieter end of the less visited North Island. It is just bliss to turn off the main road onto the gravel track and head up to Dennes Point. And this little cottage is set back from the beach up in a secluded gully. Nobody looks up here - I painted the rails on the deck on a very hot day wearing very little - and I don't think anybody saw me! I can sit on the deck with a glass of wine, watching the sun go down over Sleeping Beauty and listening to the waves breaking on the beach - and suddenly the world doesn't seem such a bad place!

What makes this property unique

When I first saw the cottage, it was ... not a very attractive prospect. It smelt of a leaking toilet, there was a hole in the roof and quoll poo in the kitchen! Everything need to be ripped out - with one exception: the wonderful stained-glass panel of a 'wallaby in a scout's uniform' in the front door! That's why I have called it Wallaby Cottage. (Yes, I know, it's actually a pademelon, but Pademelon Cottage is a bit of a mouthful! And there is of course more than one resident wallaby around the block...) There was no deck originally - but a view like that demanded one. And when you can wake up and see the gulls flying across the sea without even getting out of bed, the bedroom had to have a big window! Better still, some French doors onto another totally private. sheltered deck just outside it. I loved designing it - and hope you love the place as much as I do!

Languages:

English, French