Lune Mill River House

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Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Lune River, TAS

Hastings Bay Conservation Area
‪10 min walk‬
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
‪9 min drive‬
Hastings Caves State Reserve
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lune Mill house, Lune Mill Road in the far South

Only one of its kind. Once the timber mill manager's house. On the edge of world heritage wilderness and beautiful waterways. Absolute waterfront, perched on the banks of one of the world's most pristine rivers.

Rustic but comfortable with power, plenty of hot water, digital tv. 3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 family room( queen bed and bunks) 1 bedroom with bunks (king single) . Up to 8 persons but prefer couples. Prefer you to bring own linen as we are on tank water however we have an emergency supply. Total peace and quiet.

Do not be expecting luxury, it is not , it is our holiday home with gum boots in the corner. If you are after night life and restaurants this is not for you. If you are after 5 star luxury this is not for you. If you are a serious bushwalker, caver, etc , fossiker, or like us, just want to chill out by the open fire or fish from the jetty it is just the spot. Fancy getting cooked? Enjoy our wood-heated outdoor bath by the riverside.

NEW Also now available some weekends.

8 km from Hastings caves and hot Springs,
Southport beach, Cockle Creek, Recherche Bay.
1 .1/2 hours south of Hobart on the scenic route via Huonville and Dover

Unfortunately we are not pet or party friendly.

Property manager

lesley

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lune River

Located in Lune River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. St. Imre Vineyard and Port Esperance are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tasmanian Wilderness and Hastings Bay Conservation Area.

Lune River, TAS

What's nearby

Hastings Bay Conservation Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
Hastings Caves State Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Hartz Mountains National Park - 60 min drive - 58.4 km
Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 85 min drive - 101.1 km

Restaurants

‪Southport General Store - ‬9 min drive
‪Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Rocket at the end of the road - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Lune Mill River House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lune Mill River House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lune Mill River House located?

This family-friendly Lune River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Tasmanian Wilderness and Hastings Bay Conservation Area. Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

8 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

enjoyable

Beautiful location and outlook from the house. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Close to Hastings Cave.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

6 Feb 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol M.

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Distressing

The outdoor lawn and access to the river is beautiful and nicely maintained. The smell of dampness and dust inside caused us to feel uncomfortable and we didnt stay. I have lictures of the thick layers of dust onthe ornaments fron the kitchen bench, the lanterns, the saddle, the velvet curtains, the kitche curtains covering the kitchen utensils, the cracked paint in corners of fhe wall and so pn.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane p.

27 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a relaxing weekend

Rustic country charm, wonderful for a quiet relaxing weekend surrounded by wildlife including a tasi devil!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special location

Great stay , beautiful spot

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

28 Dec 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Adventure

We understood it was a 100 year old house that was rustic so we were prepared for anything. Loved our stay. Comfortable beds and good showers so no complaints. Caught a fish from the jetty. I would love to do the Reno's on the house while keeping the character of the house. We loved the seclusion and quiet. It was all quite an adventure.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lyn D.

28 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

9 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

10 July 2024

Liked: Communication

Inside the house could do with updating inside. The power points in kitchen was dicing with death. The log fire was good. The toaster in kitchen wasn't usable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aboriginal Heritage T.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We booked this accommodation as a 4-day fieldwork base. The mill house has its idiosyncrasies. As long as you set your expectations for camping conditions in a remote part of the world, you will find the structure to be sufficient. The location is spectacular and the jetty is very impressive. All team members expressed their satisfaction with their stay and would book it again for similar work.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zara H.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Rustic and Remote

A simple house in a very wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Michelle H.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

In two minds

The house is located in the most beautiful of settings, surrounded by flowers, trees and the glorious Lune River. Standing on the back deck watching birds float past, knowing you’re miles from anyone else is an incredible experience. One which we adored. However while the description of the house as rustic is absolutely correct there are several things which are worrying. First is the electricity. The house is not insulated and comes with several electrical heaters as well as two wood fires, however if you have more than two heaters on at once all the electricity goes off, meaning you need to carefully choose where you want warmed. But if you want the kettle and two heaters on, the electricity goes off. If you want the kettle and the microwave the electricity goes off. Someone urgently needs to get this checked as it may lead to a fire. Second is that while having two wood heaters is great, the glass in one is smashed meaning it’s dangerous to use. If used and one of the glass shards falls out an ember could escape from the fire and lead to loss of life. There were few logs ready for the fire and there was only a very small tomahawk to split wood with. Third is the bathroom - only one roll of toilet paper with about 6 sheets on it (no spare) and a hair dryer with a European plug. A heater, but if you use it the electricity goes off. The listing mentioned wifi, dish washer and other conveniences, which either don’t exist or don’t work. Yes the place is rustic but please remov

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise Stay at Lune Mill River House

We had a wonderful few days staying at the Lune Mill River House. It was great to wake up, open the curtains, and see the sun rise on the river from the bed. The view of the river was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john s.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house awesome

Great home with character, plenty to do, good facilities, had a great time. Highly recommended

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

4 June 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

short breakaway from routine

Very eclectic shack, unfortunately weather not good but pottered, played games and read. TV good, heating not so good unless good fire going. All basics available re bathrooms and kitchen. Would be good for a big group.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

A wonderful spot to reconnect with nature. Full of charm and wonderful views. Would have loved to stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place!

Great place to unwind and relax by the waters edge in the deep south of Tas. Get back to basics, old school charm and beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baden V.

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil lune mill house

Very enjoyable lovely historic place

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best little getaway

Lune River mill house is described perfectly. It is old, rustic, and just fantastic. We love the memories it brought back from our childhood. So many old things that were just like home. 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E., Deep Creek. South Australia

5 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful stay right on the river

We had a fantastic time in Lune River. The accommodation is just as described. Upon arrival we were greeted by a pair of geese under the plum tree. There are many plum trees with delicious fruit ready for eating (early February). The house is rustic, spacious and right on the river. The fire was ready to light which was lovely during the rainy part of our stay. The deck is literally over the river and a fantastic place to relax. We headed down the road and did the walk at Cockle Beach to the southern most point of Australia. We loved our stay at Lune River and would definitely come back here next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrelle M.

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lune River Magic

This is a beautiful location, the house is very old and eclectic but well kept. Very suitable for our family. Fans are needed for hot days as the house can get stuffy.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Weekend Away

A very enjoyable stay at this quaint property in a beautiful location that was perfect for what we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

14 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matt

Great to be back on the lune

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

13 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lune river mill Stay

Amazing location on the river

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jules E.

26 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

So this property is gorgeous, what a location, peaceful, private, right on the river. Can't fault the structure or position. Sadly, it was like a family weekender that nobody bothered to clean or maintain. The list of issues we encountered was extensive, everything was dirty and a lot of things like lights, heaters and board game in a state of disrepair. We didn't expect five star accommodation. However, paying good money to stay somewhere would imply that it is clean and serviceable. The main complaint here is that we raised the issues very politely with the owner, and aside from attempting to deflect responsibility to the cleaner, they did not bother to respond to our concerns. It is rare that we get away without kids. The lovely location was sadly let down by the lack of cleanliness, the rubbish and washing up left for us and the abject lack of interest in any of this by the owner. The fishing rig, with hooks, that was left in the wood box, was dangerous to say the least. A refund would be in order. Jules and Brooke Tas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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Hosted by lesley

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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