A simple, earthy cabin built from reclaimed timbers.
An intimate retreat to call home during your exploration of Bruny Island.
Beachcomb for art supplies, forage in the herb gardens for breakfast and reconnect with mother nature.
A warm simple and inviting space where natural living meets beauty.
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The space
The cabin has just had a complete makeover but retains its charm with its original hand dropped bush poles and unique shape. A cosy retreat for a couple with king sized bed, wood heater, indoor kitchenette with outdoor cooking facilities(double gas burners, fridge, saucepans, wok, frypan, kettle etc),bath and good flow hot shower in the one open space room. A set of king billy french doors open onto a deck with expansive views across the channel to the southern ranges (which are capped with snow in winter). And outdoor bathtub.
The cabin is next to our family home and the shed where John bakes , but has privacy screening and blinds so you can relax fully in this private setting. We live in a rural setting so you will occasionally hear the cows, bikes and chainsaws of the neighbouring farm.
Our property is fully off the grid - our power comes from solar and wind sources. If the weather has been dull and calm for two days you may hear the gentle strum of the diesel generator bringing our batteries back into safety.
Staying here is an experience in eco living. Your lights are 12 volts, but 240 v power points are in the room(so yes mobiles can be charged). Your hot water is instant gas with an inline pump bringing fresh rain water to you to bathe in and drink.
Heating is via a wood-burning fireplace. It will be set and ready to stick a match in , with plenty of wood available in your space.
The toilet is separate to the cabin, a short stroll up a pathway to a loo with a view.
We have a varied population of wildlife for visitors to enjoy. In the evenings with a spotlight you can see wallabies, possums and quolls. In the day time twitchers will be delighted with the population of sea eagles, wedgetail eagles, swift parrots and the peppermint forests make great habitat for the 40 spotted pardalote. On the foreshore you can find all manner of crabs and sea birds and other critters, and of course under the water there are a fabulous variety of fish and shell fish, seahorses and gardens of seaweeds to delight.

Guest access
You have full access to our private water frontage. A perfect place to snorkel or swim, launch your kayaks or cast a fishing line, or simply go for a walk, investigate the flotsam and jetsam or sit for a picnic.
We are happy to share our vegetable gardens with you and you are welcome to enjoy the chickens.
Walking over our 37 acres is welcomed. But please don’t walk north past our beach into our neighbours land.
There is a fire pit for your use across the driveway from the deck.

Smoking outside only please.

Other things to note
There is so much to do on Bruny. If you also want some time to relax and enjoy your cabin and our 37 acre property and foreshore we highly recommend staying more than 1 night.
There are limited places to eat out on Bruny but the pub does a fair job and is close by.
The new owners of the Alonnah store are cranking out decent coffees.

Registration number
Exempt: This listing falls under the 'home sharing' exemption