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10/10 Excellent
Lynette A.
25 Feb 2026
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Lynette A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Laundry room
- Fireplace
- Refrigerator
- Non-smoking
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
About this property
Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast
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.
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.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9720528
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
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
About the area
Rocky Hills
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 Little Christmas Island Nature Reserve, while East Coast Heritage Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights.
Swansea, TAS
Getting around
- Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
- Me & Mum’s - 7 min drive
- Gray cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rocky Hills Retreat - Off-Grid Luxury on Tasmania's East Coast located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mayfield Bay Conservation Area and Little Christmas Island Nature Reserve. Kelvedon Beach and Kelvedon Beach Conservation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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10/10
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What a wonderful property. We had a amazing stay. No need for the TV. The ever changing views were spectacular. The outdoor bath is in the perfect spot. The added extras made the stay extra special. The serenity, and peace and quiet is so refreshing perfect end to our weeks holiday.
Terry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Garry T.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023
This place is to die for. The accommodation and views are second to none. Add to the fact that your nearest neighbour is more than a kilometer away. It is heavenly. No better way to celebrate the new year.
Garry T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Curtix
Rocky Hills Retreat exists because we believed in what it already was - a piece of protected Tasmanian bushland with a quietly exceptional piece of architecture sitting in it. We care about it enormously. Every guest matters because there is only ever one at a time.
Why they chose this property
Rocky Hills sits above Great Oyster Bay on Tasmania's East Coast, midway between Swansea and Freycinet. It is one of the least developed stretches of coastline in Australia - the light is extraordinary, the oysters come straight from the water, and the pace is completely different from anywhere else. We chose it because it is genuinely irreplaceable.
What makes this property unique
The property is fully off-grid - solar powered, rainwater fed, and built on 250 acres of land registered under a conservation covenant in perpetuity. The architecture is by Craig Rosevear, who designed it as a passive solar building that earns its place in the landscape. There is one bedroom, a maximum of two guests, and a Huon pine outdoor bath handcrafted by Stuart Houghton. There is nothing quite like it.
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