"The Rest Retreat" 3 Bed, 2 Bath - 15 mins to CBD

Summary:

"The Rest Retreat" a secluded modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in peaceful large allotment, just 5 minutes to Kingston CBD, 15 minutes to Hobart and 22 minutes to Huonville. Set on a secluded block surrounded by bushland and mountain views, you’ll feel immersed in Tasmania’s natural beauty. Enjoy privacy, comfort and the chance to spot local wallabies and possums right outside your door.



The Space:

The home boasts 3 large bedrooms, all with comfortable queen size beds. 2 of the bedrooms have separate air conditioning units and one has a wall heater. So, you will be comfortable no matter what the weather is like. The main bedroom has its own ensuite and there is a main bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. The dining room, lounge room and kitchen offer a great open plan entertaining area, where nobody misses out. The lounge room offers the perfect chill out area and the kitchen provides everything you need for your holiday away from home. The laundry has both a washing machine and dryer.

Outside you will find the perfect entertaining area with outdoor setting and BBQ to complete your great Tasmanian holiday. This property is extremely popular so book now to avoid disappointment.



Guest Access:

Guests will have complete access to the entire house throughout their stay



The Neighborhood:

Kingston is a central base for exploring many great Tasmanian attractions - The Antarctic Division Headquarters, The Huon Trail, Tahune Air Walk, Hastings Caves, Mount Wellington, World Heritage Area, Port Arthur, National Parks, MONA Museum of Old and New Art. The Neighborhood



The neighborhood surrounding the property offers a relaxing atmosphere, please note you are now in a rural area surround by the best of Tasmanian wildlife and Flora, a lot the wildlife may want to enter the house so please keep doors always shut, and be kind to gods’ little creatures that may venture in. If you are walking, there is an abundance of walking and cycling tracks are located a short drive away.



Wingara Gully Track ( 11 minute Drive)This treasured bushland quietly and unhurriedly to observe birds, butterflies, skinks, small mammals and insects. Walk beneath stringybarks and she oaks, alongside sundew and heath, and past tree ferns to experience peace and tranquility and mother nature at her best. Keep a lookout for the distinctive cube-shaped droppings of wombats that trundle about in the area. Spring and summer reveal a myriad of pink, blue, yellow and white wildflowers. Wingara Gully is a coastal glade full of diversity and life, lovingly cared for by the local community.

1 hour return,3.2 km



Tinderbox Hills Track (8 Minute drive) Follow the ridgeline higher and higher through open bushland and watch the water view across Storm Bay and Northwest Bay get better and better. The whole of Tinderbox Peninsula contains important white gum forest – critical habitat for the threatened forty-spotted pardalote. A new access track now eliminates the need to walk up the gravel road from the end of Estuary Drive. Gravel road, several steep sections, many loose stones on track. This track provides a 3.6 km return walk.



The Peter Murrell Reserve, on the southern edge of Kingston, contains a network of tracks which are available to mountain bikers. This route basically takes you on a circuit around the park and would be a good ride option for families looking for a day out with the kids with its easy to moderate riding and with dams, bush and wildlife to explore.



There is a beach and play park only 11-minute drive from the property, at Kingston Beach. There is plenty of space for children to play or to relax in the sunshine.



The closest supermarket is Hill Street Grocers (gourmet deli) at Blackmans Bay just a 8 minute drive away. There is also a Coles and Woolworth supermarkets in Kingston just a 11 minutes’ drive. Kingston has 2 well-appointed shopping centres, although for serious shopping you may have to take the 24-minute drive into Hobart.



Kingston Beach Golf Club - picturesque and friendly Kingston Beach Golf Club, where visitors are also most welcome outside competition periods. Tasmania’s southernmost 18 hole championship golf course, abundant wildlife and view, home to the unique inclinator – a small motorized carriage to haul your group and clubs up the hill to the 18th! Practice facilities with range balls available. 1 Channel Highway Kingston,



With Salamanca only being a 24-minute drive away, I would highly recommend going to the iconic Salamanca Markets on a Saturday morning. The weekly outdoor market held by Hobart’s waterfront offers a diverse range of nearly 300 stalls including original and hand-made Tasmanian pieces of woodwork, jewelry, fashion, glassware and ceramics, as well as the finest flavors from the food and produce stalls. Salamanca Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8.30am to 3pm. Farm Gate Market, which runs on a Sunday morning from 8.30am to1pm. The market is located on Bathurst Street, between Murray and Elizabeth streets, and offers some of Tasmania’s finest produce direct from the farmer.



Getting Around:

It is best hire or bring your own car. Uber and Taxi are also available.



Other Things to Note:

Guest verification is a crucial measure to ensure a safe and secure travel experience for everyone. By providing some basic information, you’re helping to create a community where trust is the norm and scams are minimized. Our goal is to make your journey as seamless as possible, and our dedicated support team is always available to assist you if you have any questions or concerns. Important: As stated in the listing, we are partnered with “Truvi”– the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. You will be contacted by “Truvi” via email shortly Please note that before your booking begins, you are required to verify your details with "Truvi" and pay a $35 AUD damage waiver which will cover you for up to $500 of accidental damage. The "Truvi" verification must be undertaken before your check-in date.



IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE



The property is for accommodation purposes only. Parties, gatherings, events and functions are strictly prohibited.

A maximum of two visitors is permitted at the property unless we have provided prior written approval.

Please note that the property is not fenced. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult whenever they are outside.

Guests under 18 remain the responsibility of the adults included in the booking.

Please supervise children at all times.



You will receive a link to our Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully and make sure everyone in your group understands the house rules. The person making the booking is responsible for ensuring that all guests and visitors comply with these rules throughout the stay.



Interaction with Guests:

We are locals so are not far away if you need us, however we leave you in privacy to enjoy the home.