‘Star Cottage’ historic, cosy and walking distance to CBD/Salamanca | House in Sandy Bay

9.8 (23 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Hobart Central Business District House | ‘Star Cottage’ historic, cosy and walking distance to CBD/Salamanca

2 Bedroom House in Hobart Central Business District, Sandy Bay

STAR COTTAGE - luxury historic cottage, minutes walk to CBD. Tucked behind Hobarts picturesque Fitzroy Place – is Star Cottage. This Circa 1837 convict cottage combines Georgian charm with luxurious, modern, and warm interiors. Holding a central position in Sandy Bay for your stay in Hobart, within a short stroll you can find gourmet grocers, locally stocked bottle shops, cafes, restaurants, Sandy Bay bustling shopping strip, Salamanca Place, parks and central Hobart. The space - Star Cottage is a fully appointed house, and only 10 minute walk to Salamanca Place and the Hobart CBD. Star Cottage is nestled in a quiet no through road amidst other heritage homes. It is the perfect base for small groups or a family discovering Hobart or Tasmania. The two cosy bedrooms hold queen beds, each with hotel quality mattresses and linen. Heating throughout the cottage will keep you warm in the cooler months, along with heated towel rails and a gas fire. Luxurious Leif skin care products are also available during your stay. The kitchen combines stone benchtops and a complete kitchen with gas cooker and dishwasher and utensils. Beautiful Baltic pine and Tasmanian hardwood floor boards are throughout the house and privacy is ensured in each room. A washing machine and drier are also available for guests, as well as a clothes steamer. Enjoy your complimentary Tasmanian honey, or take it home to share. Guests will enjoy unlimited WiFi, Smart Television and fresh coffee complete with grinder and SMEG machine. A selection of T2 tea’s are also available during your stay. Of course the many cafes and restaurants located within a short walk are also available, and we would be happy to assist with any recommendations and advising where to book early! Enjoy a tea on the sun drenched deck overlooking a private green cottage garden, or evening Gin and Tonic with fresh lemons. Star Cottage provides all you need for a cosy, central and spoilt stay in Hobart. Children and Infants are welcome at Star Cottage and a cot, change table and high chair are available upon request, as well as any other needs we can assist to accommodate. Living nearby – we will help where we can! Linen for the cot is provided. Ample parking is available in Star St (2hr 8am-6pm and all day on weekends) and a number of all day parks on Fitzroy Place. This heritage listed house has the original internal beautiful staircase, however, it is narrow and steep. We ask guests not to use it for their own safety. Guest access - Guests have exclusive access to Star Cottage and gardens. Secure fences allow privacy and security. Other things to note - Star Cottage is located in a pretty and quiet neighbourhood and we respect the surrounding neighbours.

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Laundry, Pet Friendly, for your convenience. This House 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 House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Hobart Central Business District. Enjoy your stay in Hobart Central Business District at this House.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • No onsite parking available
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 990 sq ft (92 sq m)
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) note from host: guests to provide bedding, food and amenities. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number pln-04-01153-01 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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

License number: PLN-04-01153-01

Reviews

Alan
Nov 4, 2025 10:05:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful stay great location clean property with all the amenities you could need. Check in was easy. Thank you for the honey
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