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The Duck House

4.0 star property
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Exterior
The Duck House | Living area
The Duck House
Lobby sitting area
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
26 Queen Street, Burnie, TAS, 7320
  • Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk
    3 min walk
  • Burnie Arts & Function Centre
    4 min walk
  • West Beach
    5 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Mrs Philpotts

Mrs Philpotts

  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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The Duck House

The Duck House

  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Amelias

Amelias

  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel

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The price is NZ$141
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Burnie

A stay at The Duck House places you in the heart of Burnie, within a 5-minute walk of Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk and Burnie Arts & Function Centre. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from West Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Burnie Park.
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What's nearby

  • Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Burnie Arts & Function Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Burnie Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maker's Workshop Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Little Penguin Observation Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 17 min drive
  • Burnie, TAS (BWT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohhh! Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Secret Buddha Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Duck House

Cottages in Burnie with kitchens and patios
The Duck House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Burnie cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This cottage also features a fireplace in the lobby and barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 3 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [24 Queen Street]

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Duck Burnie
Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Burnie, Tasmania
The Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Cottage
The Duck House Cottage Burnie

The Duck House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fantastic stay at The Duck House.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Duck house was perfect. Loved our introduction to the property and the history behind the name. Lovely and clean, comfy beds and lovely fresh bread and breakfast items supplied. Thank you, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful! And very comfortable. The whole family enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fabulous Duck House, 2 night stay
Another perfect stay at Duck House. Very comfortable, clean, all self contained, wonderful and generous breakfast supplies provided, great location, friendly helpful hosts, original charm and decor. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated home positioned within easy walking distance of all amenities. House was lit up and heating on when we arrived and Lynne the host explained where everything was including full breakfast provisions. A delightful stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Don't miss a stay at Duck House
Another fabulous stay at Duck House, everything was perfect as usual. The period features, ambience, comfort, breakfast provisions all make for a superb stay. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Business near Burnie
Beautifully preserved old home. Well equipped and stocked. Also an available vegetable garden. Lovely owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful quaint cottage. Comfortable beds and cottage set up nicely. Breakfast provisions were great. Only got to stay one night. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
good value and a wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherangi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt so at home here. It was honestly one of the nicest houses we have ever stayed at. I wish we were there for longer than one night to be honest, but we will be back to stay again when next in Burnie. Honestly can’t praise this place enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Duck House is a beautifully maintained older home with an abundance of character. The Host was lovely and very helpful and there we’re generous supplies for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a well cared for historic home. Many ducks, decorative and useful. Well equipped and very comfortable. A beautiful back garden access, even some herbs and veggies to pick. Lovely, informative hosts close by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, garden access, suited our needs very well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous 2 bedroom house. Very clean and comfortable. Lynne and Tish the most amazing hosts and the breakfast provisions were amazing! Definitely will be back and will try one of the other houses 🏠😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place we stayed at in Tasmania. I loved the decor and it was large and roomy for all of us. The house was immaculate and homey and just felt so comfortable to stay in. The provisions and facilities were above and beyond. The owners were gracious and welcoming. I highly recommend a stopover here and would suggest longer than I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Duck house it was very unique, very welcoming and was told the history of it. Everything you need is there plus a very generous breakfast, Loved the opportunity to use anything in their wonderful garden. Lynne and Titch were wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious rooms, with lots of nice extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly welcome was great. The property in and out retained its Federation charm. It was clean, cosy, quiet and convenient. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019