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Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury
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Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 211 sq m
Popular amenities
- Ocean view
- Spa pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
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About this property
Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury
- A single-bedroom retreat on 250 acres of protected conservation land, Rocky Hills sits above Great Oyster Bay with uninterrupted views across to the Freycinet Peninsula.
Designed by architect Craig Rosevear, the building is passive solar, fully off-grid and quietly extraordinary - solar powered, rainwater fed, and built to disappear into the landscape rather than impose on it. The land is registered under a conservation covenant in perpetuity. What happens here stays here.
Accommodation is for two guests only. Interiors are spare and considered - art, books, light, and the particular silence of 250 acres with no neighbours. Outside, a handcrafted Huon pine bath sits in the open air.
Rocky Hills is 10 minutes from Swansea, close to Freycinet National Park, and within reach of some of Tasmania's best food, wine, and coastline.
It is also, genuinely, the kind of place that is hard to leave.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible parking space
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- At least 80% organic food
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally sourced food prioritised
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Property does not allow children
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Some LED lighting used
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 119 square feet
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Our host will contact you the day prior to your arrival and a arrange a time to meet you and take you
through the retreat so you know what is hidden in the social cupboards and how everything works.
Check in is after 2:00pm
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Note from host: Children on approval only.
Events
Events allowed
On approval only
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: On approval only
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Rocky Hills, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayfield Bay Conservation Area and Buxton River Conservation Area, while East Coast Heritage Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting. Visit our Rocky Hills travel guide
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Swansea, TAS
What's nearby
Mayfield Bay Conservation Area1 min walk - 0.1 km
Freycinet National Park56 min drive - 92.5 km- Bicheno Penguin Tours42 min drive - 74.4 km
- Coles Bay55 min drive - 91.8 km
- Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre56 min drive - 92.5 km
Getting around
- Hobart International Airport (HBA)78 min drive
Restaurants
- Me & Mum’s7 min drive
- Gray cafe7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rocky Hills Retreat - Tasmanian Off-Grid Luxury located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is steps from Mayfield Bay Conservation Area and within 3 mi (5 km) of Buxton River Conservation Area and Little Christmas Island Nature Reserve. Kelvedon Beach Conservation Area and Kelvedon Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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