Title: Bowen Toft House- eco home from home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bowen Toft House- eco home from home Vacation home in Hobart with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189300/107189259/7686a7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189300/107189259/085db0ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189300/107189259/a529bc9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189300/107189259/4752e149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189300/107189259/a7436460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a peaceful South Hobart neighborhood, Bowen Toft House is a 1930s home transformed into a haven of luxury and tranquility. Enjoy the large garden where native wildlife roams free, indulge in candlelit baths with local bath salts, or cozy up by the TV with Netflix and DVDs. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bowen Toft House- eco home from home 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 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5210000/5202500/5202459/edc047fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay View Villas West Hobart - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,273 reviews CA $178 CA $196 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=5202459&PinnedHotelID=5202459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91984100/91984004/27c93c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious, Sunny House with View of Mt. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PLN23219 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.89629%2C147.30292&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xJgZ32mH7XTBh71YBXJG2_MaOaM=) South Hobart, TAS #### What's nearby - Cascades Female Factory Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Cascade Brewery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Waterworks Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - University of Tasmania - 4 min drive - 1.9 km - Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre - 6 min drive - 3.4 km #### Getting around - Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 20 min drive - Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cascade Hotel & Holiday Units - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cascade Brewery - ‬14 min walk - ‪Ginger Brown - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bowen Toft House- eco home from home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Bowen Toft House- eco home from home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bowen Toft House- eco home from home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bowen Toft House- eco home from home located? > Located in South Hobart, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery. Waterworks Reserve and Australian Army Museum Tasmania are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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