Located in Castle Forbes Bay, this cottage is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Port Huon Marina and The Wooden Boat Centre. .This cottage is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Forest & Heritage Centre and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Platypus Walk Trailhead.
Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 48 min drive - 54.4 km
Getting around
Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Cinnamon and Cherry - 8 min drive
Frank's Cider - 9 min drive
Pagan Cider - 25 min drive
The Pie Shoppe - 9 min drive
AquaGrill Seafood Cafe - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gorgeous cottage in the heart of the picturesque Huon Valley.
Maple Hill Cottage sits within two acres of landscaped gardens with views out to the scenic Huon River and mountains beyond. Beautifully appointed, peaceful and private our historic cottage is a very comfortable self contained haven centrally located in the picturesque Huon Valley. Castle Forbes Bay is a delightful 15 minute riverfront drive from Huonville, 7 minutes from the pretty village of Franklin and 10 minutes from Geeveston.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property manager
Gerardine Borghesi
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Free breakfast available
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Composting
Garden
Grey water recycling system
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Gorgeous cottage in the heart of the picturesque Huon Valley. Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
My family and I had a lovely stay here. Breathtaking views in a peaceful, relaxing environment. We arrived to a fresh loaf of home made bread and were given a large bowl of the most delicious cherries I've ever eaten! Our 8 and 5 year olds had lots of space to run around and loved interacting with the friendly neighbouring dogs. Highly recommend!
Erin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
J G.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Marvellous Maple Hill
Beautifully presented with fresh flowers, home baked bread still warm from the oven, great linen, fluffy towels, friendly dogs next door and vistas down to the Huon. Great place to prepare and recover from Hartz Peak walk. Thank you Gerry
J G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sha N.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country getaway
A tranquil and gorgeous property, tree lined with lots of bird life. It is petite in size, particularly the kitchen with a bar fridge and 2 burner hot plate. Bring easy meals and enjoy with the home made bread from Gerry who even delivered a cake in the rain. It was a lovely place to relax for a couple nights, with exquisite linen on the beds. Highly recommend the tour at nearby Wooden Boat Building Centre. It was a highlight.
Sha N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Castle Forbes Bay Stay
our stay when visiting Tasmania was beautiful. the views and area of the cottage was very peaceful. All the amenities worked great. Host was extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. Would recommend and would stay again.
Daniel B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy W.
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tim and Janelle
What a treat! Maple Hill Cottage at Castle Forbes Bay is a beautifully presented country cottage with a touch of yesteryear nostalgia, tucked away in a gorgeous setting of apple orchards and native bush, with great views. The hosts complimented our stay with many thoughtful touches, such as freshly cut garden flowers for the table and a homemade loaf for breakfast. Thank you so much!
Timothy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodie H.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful serenity
The night away was about respite and change of scenery and that is exactly what we got at this beautiful cottage accommodation. It was so very clean, well equipped, welcoming and tranquil. The outlook, the gardens, the birds and of course the friendly cows who came to welcome us at the fence.
I would absolutely visit again and plan to very soon.
The host was amazing - could not do enough to assist
Murray
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katrina M., Tasmania, Australia
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Country Cottage
We arrived at this well equiped cottage to find a bowl of fresh fruit, chocolates and home made sourdough bread, it doesn't get any better than that. The distance from any main road made it a tranquil place to rest after busy days sight seeing and the owners were lovely. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for beautiful views and a tranquil setting while still being in the heart of the Huon Valley and all it has to see.