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Recreation Cottage offers accommodations in Kingston Beach, 1.8 miles from Blackmans Bay Beach and 8 miles from Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 16-minute walk from Kingston Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Featuring a patio and garden views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Recreation Cottage can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Theatre Royal is 8.8 miles from the accommodation, while Kingborough Sports Centre is 2.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Hobart Airport, 19 miles from Recreation Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kingston Beach

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Germany Germany
    very comfortable and well kitted out, relaxing neutral colours, so close to the beach, lovely character cottage
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing, Amenities in the house were also above anything I’ve stayed in before. would definitely stay here again. Hosts were super accommodating and I will definitely be recommending to friends who travel to tassie.
  • Bill
    Australia Australia
    the location was excellent short walk to shops restaurant and beach
  • Garry
    Australia Australia
    Cosy cottage in a beautiful location it had everything you needed for a great stay.
  • K
    Kerri
    Australia Australia
    Excellent place to stay. Well maintained and comfortable accommodation
  • Leeanne
    Australia Australia
    Great location, clean and well appointed. Electric recliner lounges were a bonus. Very quiet even though it was close to bars and cafes. Easy off street parking. A very cheery cottage garden that has given us some great ideas for our new home. The...
  • W
    Wing
    Australia Australia
    The location is great, 30min drive to the ferry port of Burny Island, 30 minutes drive to mount Wellington, 15 min drive to city. Clean and well facilities in the cottage lovely garden.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    EVERYTHING you would ever need or want on the home front was there. I loved it's quaintness and cosy feel. Staying at the cottage while on holiday in Hobart was like a holiday in itself
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The cottage was light and airy and beautifully clean. It is located close to the beach , shops and the local hotel. We had a fabulous stay.
  • Kimberley
    Australia Australia
    Everything you could need was provided, I was pleasantly surprised.

Host Info

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Recreation Cottage is a 3 min stroll to beautiful Kingston Beach with it's amazing scenery and cliff top walking tracks. The cottage has a comfortable lounge area with separate dining; 2 bedrooms; the kitchen is well equipped with a full size fridge and stove/oven; a washing machine and clothesline. We are centrally located to many tourist attractions and only a 12 min drive into Hobart city and the Salamanca Waterfront precinct. You will find the cottage very comfortable, clean and well equipped with everything you need for a short break or a longer stay. Your hosts Lynette and John are close at hand to assist you with any queries you have. Outside is a lovely sheltered private court yard to unwind and relax after a day out sight seeing in the beautiful surrounding region. There is WiFi available and Netflix
Lynette and John have been running Recreation Cottage for 15 years and enjoy making our guests feel at home in the relaxing environment the cottage provides. We are close at hand to assist you with any queries you may have.
Kingston Beach is a beautiful scenic area and close by are shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and the famous Kingston Beach Golf Course
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Recreation Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Recreation Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Recreation Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Recreation Cottage

  • Check-in at Recreation Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Recreation Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Recreation Cottage is 1,650 feet from the center of Kingston Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Recreation Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Recreation Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Recreation Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Recreation Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.