Vacation rentals in Barnes Bay

Waterfront Haven Apartment

Designed by 1 + 2 Architects and built by VOS our home won a HIA award in 2005. Part of our brief to the architects was to design a part of the home where our guests could have complete privacy and feel spoilt . It has become a sanctuary for many people . Recently our local renowned Interior Designer has visited the apartment . The result is spectacular and calming . Quality furniture is enhanced by soft furnishings from Adairs. Professionally laundered bed linen adds to the sense of luxury.

Slow Beam.

We want to offer visitors to Hobart a unique & luxurious accommodation experience, which connects modern design with its rugged, bush environment. Located in West Hobart, we are a short 8 minute drive to the Salamanca water front. Our 2 story house is nestled in a private bushy street, with amazing views of the Derwent River, South Hobart, Sandy Bay & beyond. The home is spacious and private, yet surrounded by (harmless) local wildlife. You will see many wallabies grazing on the property.

Magical seaside haven Dennes Point, Bruny Is.

Nestled amongst the treetops with magical water views this sun-filled, artists home is set in a coastal garden alive with bird song and wildlife passing thru. A 3 minute walk to the beach, collect oysters at low tide, fish from the jetty or wander for miles along the beautiful shoreline. Enjoy the outdoor hot shower, relax beside the cosy wood fire & fall asleep to the sound of gentle lapping waves. This warm & special home invites you to settle into the gentle rhythm of island life.

North Bruny Hideaway- Escape and explore amazing

This property is the ultimate escape with 300 meters of water frontage set on a 5 acre bush block with trails linking it to an adjoining coastal reserve. Open the patio doors to the large deck and relax into the water views or stay inside by the fire and open plan living area. Offering comforts and adventure for the whole family(even pets) and perfectly situated to explore all that Bruny Island has to offer. Containing all you need for your stay just bring your favorite food and beverages.

The Hideout Cabin

Take yourselves away on a stunning waterfront nature retreat at this private, peaceful and stylish solar powered cabin in the middle of the Tasmanian wilderness. Set up for up to four adults, this gorgeous home offers waterfront views, two luxurious bedrooms, a large kitchen with a Glemgas 6 burner gas stove and oven, an indoor fireplace, coffee machine and a fire-pit for enjoying balmy evenings. Add an absolute abundance of wildlife, fishing and swimming and you have the perfect getaway!

Your Bruny Island beach getaway

Welcome to Looking for La Pèrouse, a luxury getaway for couples and families, nestled in the gum trees, with sweeping views of the d’Entrecasteaux channel and a stones throw from beautiful Nebraska Beach. In peaceful North Bruny, this is where to come to disconnect and reconnect. Unearth your inner hunter-gatherer and indulge in local delights, swim, surf, paddle and play. Nearby all of Bruny’s offerings yet distant enough that you can still hear the waves crash and the birdsong.

The Songbird | Waterfront Escape

Where the sea sings and time slows… On Bruny Island’s quiet edge, The Songbird - a 1960s shack, lovingly restored - offers a romantic hideaway just metres from the water’s edge. Linen-draped interiors, a flickering fire, and an antique outdoor bath invite you to pause. Wake to the morning chorus and the scent of salt air, and soak beneath stars as the world hushes around you. Here, the rhythm of waves meets the melody of birdsong - and everything unnecessary falls quietly away.

Cove View Cottage

Cove View Cottage sits in native bushland, peacefully overlooking the hills and bay of Oyster Cove, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and North Bruny Island. Being only 30 minutes south of Hobart, in the heart of The Channel, Cove View Cottage provides easy access to Bruny Island, Cygnet and the Huon Valley. Whether you are looking to spend a few days exploring the best of southern Tasmania, or simply a rejuvenating weekend away surrounded by nature, our cottage is the perfect spot!

Wayward Mariner - Luxury cottage with water views

Ranked No. 4 in Australian Traveller’s Top 15 Airbnbs in Hobart, Wayward Mariner is a romantic country cottage in Birchs Bay with breathtaking views over Bruny Island. Set on 25 acres with four alpacas, this private retreat features a gourmet kitchen, Nectre wood fireplace and a stylish bathroom with underfloor heating. Just 35 minutes from Hobart, it’s the perfect escape for couples or solo travellers seeking beauty, tranquillity, and a touch of magic.

Orchards Nest - private, mineral hot tub w/ views

Getaway from the everyday and embrace relaxation. Nestled high on a hill overlooking glorious sunrises/sunsets, rolling green hills and orchards, blue skies and towering green gum trees. Friendly wildlife, twinkling stars and a custom made hot tub are yours when you stay here. Fall asleep on luxurious linen. Feel the quiet stillness of the surrounding Tasmanian bush. Pause from the race of life, rest, recharge, connect with nature and rejuvenate.

Snug Haus

Juky - September, enjoy a meadow of golden jonquils and daffodils! In the foothills of the Snug Tiers, with views over Storm Bay, Snug Haus awaits. Experience the peace of Tasmanian country life, surrounded by nature and wildlife, only half an hour from the centre of Hobart. Breakfast food supplied and, enjoy a leisurely 11am checkout. " Everything about this place is beautifully done, from the building to the touches and inclusions."

Blyth Retreat, Bruny Island.

Situated in the heart of Great Bay in the centre of Bruny Island you will find Blyth Retreat. This idyllic property boasts an outdoor bath which is surrounded by a private bush setting and water views. You are centrally based to access all that Bruny Island has to offer like Bruny Island Cheese Co (5 minute walk) Cape Queen Elizabeth Walking Track (5 minute drive) The Neck & Truganini Look Out (5 minute drive).