Little Possum Shack ~ waterfront cottage | Cottage in Port Arthur
3 Bedroom Cottage in Port Arthur
Little Possum Shack with its waterfront position is an ideal place to escape to tarrakuna (the Tasman Peninsula). An easy 15 to 20 minutes walk to the Port Arthur Historic Site with views across to Point Puer, Isle of the Dead and Tasman National Park.
This is a family shack with modern extension providing bright and sunny spaces . We accommodate a maximum of 6 person, but our place is best suited to a family of four (two adults and two children) or two couples. You can fit up to six people if you are happy to share sleeping spaces.
The main bedroom and bunk room open out onto a back deck area where there is a BBQ and outdoor seating. Another deck is at the front providing for views across Carnavon Bay.
Our place is still a work in progress so there are some minor elements of our renovation that are still being completed. The Kitchen is however recently rupgraded and has filtered water built into the fridge.
Facilities include:
*WiFi
*Full kitchen with basic provisioning (salt, pepper, spices) and Nespresso machine (BYO pods)
*TV, DVD player and Media player (BYO hard drive to play shows or movies)
*Bath & shower with gas hot water
*Air conditioning & electric heating
*Wood fire (available for use between March and October only)
*Nespresso machine (bring your own pods)
*Some games, puzzles, books & kids toys
*BBQ (Weber) and outdoor table setting
*Laundry facilities including washing machine and clothes drying horse
*Mobile phone access is limited to Telstra and Optus only (no coverage or very little coverage for vodafone)
You will need to bring your own:
*Food (while there are small IGAs on the peninsula the nearest major supermarket is located at Sorell).
*Beach towels.
*Cot or highchair (if needed).
Location:
Address is 276 Safety Cove Rd Port Arthur. Once you get to Port Arthur, keep driving south past the Historic site Entry and then Safety Cv Rd is only 1 min further on the Left hand side . Stay on Safety Cove Rd until you come to the 2nd beach (only a tiny beach) and our place is roughly in the middle. 276 sign is on our entrance driveway.
Please contact us if you have problems finding the place.
The neighbourhood:
Little Possum Beach is located on Carnavon Bay at the southern end of Port Arthur on tarrakuna/Tasman Peninsula.
The popular Port Arthur Historic Site is only 15 minutes foreshore walk from the property. Entry to the site provides an unforgettable two day experience exploring the numerous historic buildings and ruins. The nightly lantern lit Ghost Tour provides a chilling narrative of life and extraordinary occurrences at the Site dating from convict times.
5 minutes up the road is Pennicott Cruises (to Tasman Island), Port Arthur Lavender and in the other direction towards Nubeena McHenry & Sons Whisky Distillery is just 10 minutes drive.
The incredible tarrakuna/Tasman Peninsula is also renowned for its natural and scenic environment. There are lots of fabulous day and half day walks in the area including Remarkable Caves, Crescent Bay, Cape Hauy & Cape Raoul. As well as multi day walks including the Three Capes Track and Cape Pillar.
There are also a range of different beaches including child friendly beaches at Carnavon Bay and Stewart's Bay to beaches with more surf at Safety Cove, Crescent Bay and Roaring Beach.
Dinner options include the Port Arthur Historic Site, Stewart's Bay Lodge, Port Arthur Motor Inn or enjoy a fabulous counter meal at the Fox & Hounds Resort or enjoy your own cooked meal sitting on the deck enjoying the view.
There is a small local convenience store at the Port Arthur Cafe (opposite Pennicott's Cruises), with a small supermarket at Nubeena. Stop at Sorell, 10 minutes past the airport, for the nearest large supermarket (Coles or Woolworths).
This 3 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Port Arthur. Enjoy your stay in Port Arthur at this Cottage.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Electric kettle
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Beach towels
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Surfing/body boarding nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Kayak on site
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Fishing nearby
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Games
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DVD player
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Books
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Smart TV
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Stereo
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Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)
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Next to a golf course
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Near the bay
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On the waterfront
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Children's books
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number da2016/00079 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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