Bowen Toft House- eco home from home | House in South Hobart
4 Bedroom House in South Hobart
Check-in 3pm & check-out 10am when available
Designed for families, friends, digital nomads, FIFO & conference colleagues
Close to Hobart. Spacious. City, mountain & river views.
Business:
-all amenities home (full kitchen, laundry, free parking), long stays welcome
-full office with door, free super-fast internet, suitable for conference calls
Families:
-4 bedrooms, 5 beds
-2.5 bathrooms, 1 bath, 1 walk in shower, 3 toilets
-DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, games, Netflix
-2 lounge areas
-garden, outside seating/ dining/ BBQ
-one level
LOCATION:
South Hobart with views of the city, the river and the mountain.
-4-minute car ride or a 7-minute e-scooter ride from the Hobart CBD
-walking distance to local SoHo shops & eateries
-a bus service along Cascade Road, run by Metro Tasmania
-a short walk to the Cascade historical site, & 200-year-old beer factory
-Hobart CBD, Salamanca, North Hobart and Sandy Bay beach are all only a short drive away
-walk to city via the Hobart Rivulet & maybe see a platypus
-perfect base whilst exploring Southern Tasmania
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT:
Check-in 5pm (3pm if we can clean the house in time) & Check-out is 8.30am (10am if there is no one checking in that day). This is to accommodate our wonderful cleaners
THE HOUSE
This spacious and stunning late 1930’s. A sensitive renovation has retained all of the character of the original house & melded it with modern luxury.
-natural lights fills the house
-views from every window, Hobart, the mountain, the river & the house gardens
-a peaceful garden
-watch the native wildlife (birds, pademelons) from one of the two living areas
-built for the Chief Engineer of the Cascade Brewery and his family, it is named after him; “Bowen Toft House”
-some furniture in the house was built by the original owner
-3rd generation family-owned home
ACCESSABILITY:
The house was lived in by my Grandparents until their mid & late 90’s, so it retains those things to help people who may need them
-2 entrances off the road, one has a ramp & only a couple of steps
-hand rails along both access points where there is a slope
-single level house
-walk in shower
ACCOMMODATION:
The 4 bedrooms containing 5 beds are aimed for comfort and all have bedside lights & tables, wireless charges & power points spots
-a queen size master bedroom with an ensuite
-a similar queen bedroom close to the second bathroom
-a twin bedroom and an office with a single bed/day bed
-a pillow menu provided if you want a particular pillow
-hotel quality bedding and linen
All bathrooms have been set up with “Hollywood lights” to make grooming easier.
-2.5 bathrooms in all, one with a bath, an ensuite & a powder room
-3 toilets
-two reception rooms, both with views towards Hobart
-several reading/ chill-out nooks
-full kitchen & adjoining mud room
OFFICE & INTERNET:
-dedicated office with door
-free high-speed fibre to the home NBN internet
-double brick so suitable for conference calls
-office accessories
ENTERTAINMENT:
-a TV in each living area with Netflix & DVD players
-a CD player in one living room
-a selection of adult & children DVDs, CDs, board games, cooking & reference books (including those about Tasmania), magazines.
-free high-speed fibre to the home NBN internet
HEATING & COOLING:
The house has several heating and cooling options, including passive (i.e window film, window coverings, aspect, insulation, double brick, outside trees).
-throw rugs, heat packs and extra blankets for cold days
-an air-conditioner, movable & fixed fans for hot days.
GARDEN:
There is an outside area with dining table and BBQ and additional seating. This is setup in summer as it is not a covered area.
-the entire front of the block has been fully landscaped and is yours to enjoy during your stay
EXTRA AMENITIES:
-a range of emergency (1st aid kit, ice packs) & household items
-a yoga mat
-a kitchen made for cooking
CHILDREN:
The house is designed for adults, older children (approx. 5 years & older), & non-crawling infants as it’s not childproofed. There are no cots, no highchairs but a baby bath, change table & baby rug can be provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The interior has been designed by Nance to provide carefully curated rooms using new, vintage, and family furniture and décor. The house retains its original features.
-the house was renovated with minimal waste (we even recycled the old tiles for craft use at the local tip)
-we promote recycling & reuse & there are receptacles in the house for recycling
-the house is fully electric, even the BBQ, to help look after our environment
-solar power will be installed in the future
PILLOWS:
We've changed the way we have bed pillows, as we were washing lots of pillowcases for pillows not used. We are always looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact.
There is 1x pillowcase in each spot on the beds & then if you want extras, we have 2 spare in the master wardrobe in bags plus we have a pillow menu of 9 pillows in the cane baskets in the twin single room. So, there are heaps of extra pillows & feel free to use them.
If you use the extra pillows, please leave them out with their cases & ribbons so we know to change them. We believe you can have all the home comforts & still save on waste.
If you want to a copy of the ways we are trying to reduce our carbon footprint & engage with the local community I can send it to you.
THE NEW CONTAINER RECYCLING SCHEME:
We are going to start collecting cans & bottles for recycling. There is a specially marked bin in the kitchen, near the door to the mud room.
All money raised will be used to buy plants for the garden for everyone to enjoy. We want to make a herb garden for guests to use. We will match any money we raised.
SECURITY:
-outside CCTV
-a security system (guests receive a code)
-window locks on the street side.
PARKING:
-free off-street parking
EXTRAS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE or HIRE:
These are all charged at cost price or the price to have them cleaned. They are charged through the booking app.
-items to purchase & keep: slippers,-toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, razers, non-disposable shower caps
-Items to hire whilst at the house: dressing gowns
Guest Access
The house was lived in by my Grandparents until their mid & late 90’s, so it retains those things to help people who may need them
-2 entrances off the road, one has a ramp & only a couple of steps
-other entrance from the off-street parking
-hand rails along both access points where there is a slope
-single level house
-walk in shower
-unfortunately, due to the steep nature of the block, wheelchair access is made difficult.
-there are fences & gates at the back of the house to block off areas that are not part of Bowen Toft House (we ask you to please avoid these areas)
Interaction with guests
-check-in is contactless
-flexible check-in time
-a contact sheet, containing our phone numbers & emergency numbers, is emailed to you
-we email you a guide about Hobart & we are available to answer questions
Other details to note
REWARD for GREAT GUESTS-
Guests who leave the house neat & tidy (which is most of you) are given a 5/5 feedback & a discount off their next booking with us (at either property). You will need to contact me directly for the discount.
Our aim is for you to have safe and tranquil time staying in our home.
This 4 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Parking, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, 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 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms 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 South Hobart. Enjoy your stay in South Hobart at this House.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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Eco-friendly toiletries
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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2+ bathrooms
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Soap
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Shampoo
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Electric kettle
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Toaster
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Oven
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Stovetop
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Spices
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Near laundromat
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach sun loungers
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Wheelchair accessible
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Area rugs in public areas
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No elevators
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Thin carpet in public areas
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Smoke-free property
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Cycling nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Video games
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Smart TV
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DVD player
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Music library
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Books
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Video library
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Stereo
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Recycling
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Composting
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Bulk dispenser for toiletries
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Biodegradable drinking straws
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English
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Near a health or beauty spa
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In the mountains
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Near a hospital
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Children's games
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Children's books
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Children's dinnerware
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Change of bedsheets (on request)
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Change of towels (on request)
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Free WiFi
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Patio
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Outdoor furniture
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
Policies
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 carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number pln23219 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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