See all properties
Save
Entire home

Keefer's Cottage

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Keefer's Cottage

Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds
Keefer's Cottage | Interior detail
View from property
Keefer's Cottage

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
74 Tasman Highway, Swansea, TAS, 7190
  • Jubilee Beach
    1 min walk
  • Nine Mile Beach
    1 min walk
  • Beach Cafe Swansea
    2 min drive
  • Ebb Restaurant & Bar
    2 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Keefer's Cottage

Keefer's Cottage

Keefer's Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Keefer's Cottage (1 Night Special)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Swansea

When you a stay at Keefer's Cottage in Swansea, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Nine Mile Beach and Kelvedon Beach. .This luxury cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Swansea Conservation Area and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Coswell Beach Conservation Area.
View more Cottages in SwanseaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 1 min walk
  • Swansea Conservation Area - 9 min walk
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 2 min drive
  • Waterloo Point - 3 min drive
  • Kates Berry Farm - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Artifakt Gallery & Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saltshaker Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piermont - ‬3 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.

Keefer's Cottage

Bayside cottages with private spa tubs and kitchens
Keefer's Cottage offers 11 accommodations with private spa tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 50-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private spa tubs. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. 50-inch plasma televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A private hot tub

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathrooms

  • Private bath (detached)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch plasma TV with premium channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod docking station

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • In a rural location

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)

General

  • 11 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1850

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive notification with special check-in instructions to open the key safe prior to their arrival.

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number DA/2019 00215

Property is also known as

Keefer's Cottage Swansea
Keefer's Cottage
Keefer's Swansea
Keefer's Cottage Cottage
Keefer's Cottage Swansea
Keefer's Cottage Cottage Swansea

Keefer's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert, Washington DC

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking grounds, rustic looking stone cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic dwelling
The house has been lovingly restored and is well maintained and very attractive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to relax
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful cottage. We will definitely be back, close to the beach and an awesome fire. Thanks so much guys
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mitchell H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not what we expected
Older cottage. No heat except for wood-burning stove, which is no good for people with respiratory conditions. Electric blanket on bed is nice. Only has washer, no dryer...must hang in sheep pasture (watch where you walk). Lots of millipedes invaded. Beautiful grounds; well kept. Lots of flowers and fruit trees. No wi-fi. Supposedly free in town...never found it. Very quiet.

8/10 Good

Mark, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little cottage
A great place for couples only 1 km from the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
High price, low value
The website looks amazing, but this is right on the highway -nowhere to walk. We never saw a real person and there was no internet. It was difficult to make plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay at Swansea
Very vintage cottage. Many new/ well maintained furnitures and appliances are in the house. Awesome collection of DVDs as well. However, probably due to the age of the apartment, some tiny worms can be found on the floor. Bathtub is one of the best highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Emma, Launceston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cottage
Lovely little cottage. Nice for a romantic weekend. We found it a bit too far from the town center, 30 min walk. However if you didn't enjoy the wineries as much as us and could drive that'd be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui, brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic romantic getaway
Absolutely loved every minute of our stay, very romantic and we will be sure to stay again. photos on this website don't give this cottage justice its beautiful and very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Stay
My Partner and I had a very nice stay , enjoyed the Charmes of the Cottage . Especially the Fire Place and Spa. Loved the Apples on the Trees . Looking forward to our next stay. Bec & Kim.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui, hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic little getaway for two
We were looking for a peaceful, romantic getaway on the coast and this cottage ticked all the boxes! Spa, fire, cottage garden... Would suggest adding 'finer' wine glasses to the kitchen; it is located in a glorious wine region after all x

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, gooseberry hill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint cottage
A trip back into time but with all necessary mod cons. Close to Swansea which had great shops and cafes especially the Morris shop attached to the foreshore IGA which had absolutely all you needed. The RSL Bistro provided inexpensive meals but book early. Artifakt cafe good also.

6/10 Okay

steph, launceston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing stay
Nice area, terribly maintained gardens. Dead roses and bushes everywhere and super long lawns. They knew we were having our wedding there and while we weren't expecting immaculate gardens, generaly tidying of the place would have been really appreciated. Trying to get in contact with the owners was near impossible. We had to find a lawn mower and mow lawns ourselves

8/10 Good

TIna, Canberra ACT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful Stone Cottage set in a lovely garden :)
Keefers is the ideal place to stay for couples who are looking for a quiet, laid back holiday. Centrally located in the middle of the East Coast it allows easy access to lots of places. It has a charming laid back character that reflects much of Tasmania itself. It is a lovely place to stay for a couple of days but anything longer, I suggest you bring kitchen basics with you, if you are planning to cook, as we did during our eight day stay...some spices, oil etc.... If you are with Telstra phone coverage is not an issue...anything else is sketchy at best. WiFi is not available and that is a shame, considering the lack of communication. Other than that.... I cannot fault the property and would not hesitate to recommend it :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
A cozy cottage with a beautiful garden
The furniture is a bit worn out and the bed is not too comfortable. Bright lighting is suggested and the back garden can be better looked after.

10/10 Excellent

Hobbit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow! The PERFECT place for couples.
We just stayed here for the second time. It was even better than the first - perfect weather, beautiful surroundings (the roses are all in bloom) and ultra comfortable cottage. This place is a gem, and we are going back to celebrate my birthday in 3 months. Please note - this property is for couples only - 1 bedroom and 1 bed (which is EXTREMELY comfortable, BTW)..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old heritage building set in fantastic gardens,warm and cosy inside.A great property to unwind and relax.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Humble, historic cottage
My partner and I stayed at Keefers Cottage for three nights and had an enjoyable stay. The cottage is historic and therefore has a lot of character.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location
The overall experience is good. The cottage is centrally located to places that we would like to visit. The cottage is clean and has most of the facilities. However, the electric blanket is faulty as one side wasn't working. I would also recommend a heater be provided in the bathroom during winter considering the wood burner is situated in the living area.

8/10 Good

andrew, White beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price. Perfect for a romantic weekend, in front of a roaring fire.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend getaway
Fantastic little cottage. Stayed 2 nights and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Being winter, a Heater in the bathroom would have a nice to have comfort and maybe some kitchen supplies like oil for cooking etc. Overall great experience and we left very pleased. Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

KC, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint cosy cottage
The cottage provides a modern comfortable space for a couple, with the décor and garden befitting a historic building. It was perfect to get away for a few days and enjoy these facilities.

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing but owner gave refund
Arrived to find a very damp cottage - initially didn't notice the wrtfloors and walls - by the time we came back it was to late to find somewhere else - wood fire on full bore made some difference - but still damp the next morning - the owner very nicely gave us a full refund - might be nice if the rising damp problem was fixed and it was dry

2/10 Terrible

Mae, Hobart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So Musty it takes your breath away
A very disappointing booking. Although clean the living area and bedroom extremely musty causing respiratory issues. Owner not available to make contact with. Sent SMS via phone with no response and then followed up by email to which I received an unacceptable response referring me to the booking agency, in this case Wotif or my insurance. As I live less than 2 hours drive why would I take up travel insurance? I had paid 2 nights on booking in good faith but unfortunately did not stay at all due to Asthma problems. Tried to air the room to no avail. Contacted them direct the same day asking for a refund of one night and as per their instructions forwarded my email to Wotif. Both put the problem squarely in my court. They did not have cleaning and could have relisted immediately but chose to keep my payment without any responsibility. These people should not be in business and word of mouth and other reviews on other sites will certainly damage their reputation.