10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family adventure of Bruny island!
Jessica H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Waterfront Family Shack ‘Alkira’
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lunawanna, TAS
- Bruny Island Premium Wines14 min walk
- Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve4 min drive
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Waterfront Family Shack ‘Alkira’
Welcome to a unique island getaway on Bruny Island! I have been renting Alkira out as short term accommodation for over ten years and am so delighted to share my 'home away from home' with you.
The spacious 2 bedroom holiday house is situated in Lunawanna, Bruny Island. It is a short drive to Cloudy Bay, The Lighthouse and Bruny Island Winery. Other attractions include the Bruny Island Cheese Co, The Smokehouse, The Chocolate Factory, Berry Farm, Oyster Farm, and Adventure Bay Tours. The Allonah Cafe is a great general store that's close by and we are also close to the only pub on the island!
It is situated on the quiet part of the island with a beautiful beach within walking distance from the shack. You can enjoy spectacular views of the Hartz Mountains and the D'entrecasteau channel every morning sitting out on the front deck.
The shack has two large, newly decorated bedrooms and a room off the second bedroom which has a bunk bed for extra guests/children. All linen is provided and tastfully decorated. Although we have redecorated to include homely comforts and a rustic design, ''Alkira'' still maintains that shack look and feel which is why my family love coming over to Bruny to unwind and relax.
The bright and sunny kitchen is also fully equipped (with also a coffee machine byo pods!) and there are even some cook books for inspiration. We have a woodheater in the living room which heats the whole house on those rare chilly nights. Outside there are BBQ facilities and an outdoor entertaining area with a big deck which you can enjoy. Whether you want to stay a few days or a couple of weeks you can be assured that the shack has everything you need away from home.
Even though I live in Hobart, guests are welcome to contact me anytime and there is also a book of brochures about Bruny Island for you look through. Please contact me if you would like any more information.
''Alkira'' means ''bright and sunny'' in aboriginal which we think is the perfect description for our warm and inviting Bruny Shack :)
*bookings over December/January Christmas and New Years period are minimum 4 night stays and will incur an additional cleaning fee*
The spacious 2 bedroom holiday house is situated in Lunawanna, Bruny Island. It is a short drive to Cloudy Bay, The Lighthouse and Bruny Island Winery. Other attractions include the Bruny Island Cheese Co, The Smokehouse, The Chocolate Factory, Berry Farm, Oyster Farm, and Adventure Bay Tours. The Allonah Cafe is a great general store that's close by and we are also close to the only pub on the island!
It is situated on the quiet part of the island with a beautiful beach within walking distance from the shack. You can enjoy spectacular views of the Hartz Mountains and the D'entrecasteau channel every morning sitting out on the front deck.
The shack has two large, newly decorated bedrooms and a room off the second bedroom which has a bunk bed for extra guests/children. All linen is provided and tastfully decorated. Although we have redecorated to include homely comforts and a rustic design, ''Alkira'' still maintains that shack look and feel which is why my family love coming over to Bruny to unwind and relax.
The bright and sunny kitchen is also fully equipped (with also a coffee machine byo pods!) and there are even some cook books for inspiration. We have a woodheater in the living room which heats the whole house on those rare chilly nights. Outside there are BBQ facilities and an outdoor entertaining area with a big deck which you can enjoy. Whether you want to stay a few days or a couple of weeks you can be assured that the shack has everything you need away from home.
Even though I live in Hobart, guests are welcome to contact me anytime and there is also a book of brochures about Bruny Island for you look through. Please contact me if you would like any more information.
''Alkira'' means ''bright and sunny'' in aboriginal which we think is the perfect description for our warm and inviting Bruny Shack :)
*bookings over December/January Christmas and New Years period are minimum 4 night stays and will incur an additional cleaning fee*
Property manager
Courtney Dunbabin
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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
Pets
No pets allowed
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-2019-530
About the area
Lunawanna
Located in Lunawanna, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration and Cape Bruny Light Station are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area and Ninepin Point Marine Nature Reserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Lunawanna, TAS
What's nearby
- Bruny Island Premium Wines - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Bay of Islands - 33 min drive - 24.6 km
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 74 min drive - 45.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hotel Bruny - 6 min drive
- Penguin and Pardalote cafe - 19 min drive
- Bruny Island Raspberry Farm Tas - 22 min drive
- Bruny Island Cafe - 11 min drive
- Bruny Island Berry Farm - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Tony B.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing views....
Tony B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
HELEN S.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely sea views
HELEN S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robyne O.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Team Rock
Robyne O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Max W.
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruny Island getaway
Max W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Peter M.
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed The Shack
Peter M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront Shack
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Katie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel G.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Daniel G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
20 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house with a spectacular view
Sarah R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jason L.
8 Dec 2024
Jason L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
13 Oct 2024
Cathy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Valerie S.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Don’t expect water and don’t use microwave.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
11 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Haven!
Susan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fass C.
23 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded shack
Fass C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janine D.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Janine D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marian N., Toowoomba Queensland
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its okay
Marian N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie-Lee H.
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bruny Getaway
Jamie-Lee H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
26 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upmarket cute shack
Kim L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
6/10 Okay
Ruth R.
12 May 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
A bit Shacky!
Ruth R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Desley F.
8 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage , fantastic view
Desley F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kate C.
12 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Kate C.
10/10 Excellent
Emma H., Perth, Tasmania
19 Oct 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Emma H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Courtney Dunbabin
Hi there! My name is Courtney and I live on the little island of Tasmania :) I have been an Airbnb host for eight years and absolutely love it. I work as a speech and language pathologist and specialise in language and literacy disorders. However, Airbnb has become my second job which I really enjoy and have expanded with a lovely holiday house on Bruny Island. When I'm not down at Bruny or exploring new places around Tasmania, I will scope out gigs and music festivals to go to - and often spend ridiculous amounts of money getting there! I also used to live in London and love travelling - which is how I was first introduced to Airbnb. I really enjoy meeting new people and showing them the best parts of our little island. I look forward to hearing from you and having you stay at my homely shack in Bruny Island!
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