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Low Head Pilot Station

4.0 star property
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House, 4 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (The Queenslander)
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Light Keepers)
Surfing/boogie boarding
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
399 Low Head Rd, Low Head, TAS, 7253
  • Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
    1 min walk
  • Coxwain's Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Railton Station
    97 min drive
  • George Town, TAS (GEE)
    10 min drive

Room options

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Boatmans)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Coxswain Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Light Keepers)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Boatcrew East)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Boatcrew West)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Home - Boatmans East

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

House, 4 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (The Queenslander)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms (Pilots Cottage)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Boatmans West)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

House, 3 Bedrooms (Schoolhouse)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Low Head

When you stay at Low Head Pilot Station in Low Head, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum and Low Head Conservation Area. .This beach cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pilots Bay and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Low Head Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum - 1 min walk
  • Low Head Conservation Area - 1 min walk
  • East Beach - 10 min walk
  • Low Head Lighthouse - 15 min walk
  • Greens Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamar Cakes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪George Town Seafoods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don Mario's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The River Cafe - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse World - ‬39 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.

Low Head Pilot Station

Ocean-view cottage with bar/lounge, near Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum
Low Head Pilot Station offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 34-inch flat-screen televisions with DVD players and digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This cottage also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a bike shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Low Head Seafood Shack, a seafood restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Low Head Seafood Shack - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Children's games
  • Children's books

Restaurants on site

  • Low Head Seafood Shack

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cleaning supplies

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 40.0 per stay

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lifts
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the historical district
  • Near the bay
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool access neaby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 rooms
  • 9 buildings
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Low Head Pilot Station
Pilot House Low Head Station
Low Head Pilot Station House
Low Head Pilot Station Cottage
Low Head Pilot Station Low Head
Low Head Pilot Station Cottage Low Head

Low Head Pilot Station Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 243 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Epitomised tranquility
Historic building on large land adjoining mouth of river. Opportunities to take leisurely walks, go on Penguin Night Tour, fishing, dipping feet in water and relax. Communication via email. Key pick up and drop off via a key box. Guests to wash dishes and empty bin before leaving. Comfortable enough stay, four separate rooms which are very soundproof with the thick walls, the temperature inside was cool during the day and warm at night, which was perfect, the mattress was firm. A few small maintenance issues- Kitchen tap needs tightening under sink, flaking paint or surfaces were painted over uneven/flaking paint, brown water stains along and under window and on heater in bathroom, cracked counter top behind hot plate, chipped laminate top on kitchen table. The conservation of these historic buildings deserve to be treated with loving care to honour their historic integrity, they also deserve considered interior fixtures, fittings and design that embraces and enhances their beauty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spending a couple of days in a historic cottage was fantastic, the modern inclusions a bonus. We stayed in one of the Boatman’s cottages constructed in 1860 which features a separate bedroom, lounge, dining room/kitchen and bathroom, the gas fire in the lounge kept us toasty warm as did the wall heaters in bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. The whole precinct was a joy to stay in as was the surrounding village of Low Head. The on site cafe had very good meals. We loved the ability to order a heat and serve pre-prepared meal which was waiting in the cottage for us, we ordered the Moroccan Lamb Tagine which was succulent and delicious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A great place to stay
We have wanted to stay here for some time and it didn’t disappoint. The cottage was excellent all bar the couch was uncomfortable but this was a small inconvenience. The setting was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Murrumbateman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low Head was a great place to stay. The place was immaculate and the location was wonderful, loved the penguins
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Queenslander with amazing history and sweeping views. Anita was fabulous to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved how different and unusual staying at a light house was. The wildlife were gorgeous and having the beach right at our backdoor was awesome. Anita was easy to contact at all times. I have already been asked by a few people how they can stay there. Thanks for an amazing 3 days. Krissy,Nat and Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
What a view
Fantastic place to stat great views great experience we'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each cottage was unique. Clean, tidy, & filled with normal household/kitchen items. Close to penguin parade, nice walking/riding tracks. Would have loved to try cafe out a few more times, but closed on Tuesday/Wednesday. This is not a criticism, just bad timing on our part.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Karyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

LEONIE GAYE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Low Head history
A beautiful location in an historic building, close to a penguin colony. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Two peaceful nights
Spent two nights in the‘Boatman West’ cottage, during our trip around Tasmania. The accommodation is rustic but quite comfortable. This cottage boasts a free standing bath which is wonderful. We were able to cook in the well stocked kitchen. The area is quiet and perfect for walks and bike rides. There is a coffee shop/cafe on the site, and also a maritime museum. Georgetown is only a 10 minute drive away where you can get supplies. There is no laundry on site (which was indicated in the accommodation information). Low Head lighthouse is around a 1km walk and very worth a look
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heritage boatman's cottage was beautifully appointed with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, heating in all rooms and a very comfortable queen bed. Surrounded by the lawns of the historic pilot station and just a few steps from the cafe, museum and Pilots Bay, we enjoyed a very relaxing and cosy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Views are amazing. Quiet and very relaxing. House very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty carpet and floors, otherwise fine. Lovely outlook and quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent view from the sunroom. The house is now very dated and requires maintenance, the large number of stains on the carpeted areas is not a good look. Installing a dishwasher wouldn't go astray, asking the guests to wash up the crockery when you are charging $300 a night is a bit rich. Providing 1 and a half toilet rolls for 7 people is unacceptable and smacks of penny pinching.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Song, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A big surprise for my kids to stay as a lighthouse keeper. Amazing views for sure and finding penguins in the yard is a bonus. Room is clean and tidy and equipped with everything we need. We will stay absolutely stay again if we are lucky enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location, windswept and handy for seeing the penguins but a bit remote to other attractions and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun visit
Husband and I stayed there only one night and would have loved to have stayed for a few nights at least. Area is very interesting and historical. Home we stayed in was well fitted and extremely comfortable and clean. Key collection after hours was easy. Museum was fascinating. We intend returning for a longer visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing - both the accommodation and surrounding area and interesting museum
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019