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# Platypus Cabin - Mt Rumney Escapes

Vacation home in Hobart with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Platypus Cabin - Mt Rumney Escapes provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Platypus Cabin - Mt Rumney Escapes

Welcome to Mt Rumney Escapes, a tranquil retreat offering breathtaking views and an authentic Tasmanian experience. Perched on top of a mountain, our property is surrounded by 150 acres of untouched bushland, providing peace, quiet, and incredible wildlife encounters.  
Our largest accommodation, Seaview Possum House, features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious rumpus room, making it ideal for families, groups, or anyone seeking a serene escape. Across our six unique houses, we can host up to 43 guests, with options ranging from cozy 2-bedroom retreats to larger homes perfect for groups, events, or sports teams.  
  
Important Information  
• No Streetlights – Expect stunning starlit skies but bring a flashlight for nighttime walks.  
• Bushland Setting – You’ll encounter native wildlife like wallabies, echidnas, and blue-tongue lizards, as well as insects and other critters.  
• Gravel Roads – Our secluded location means you’ll be traveling on unsealed roads, so drive carefully.  
• Completely Off-Grid – We rely on tank water, a greywater system, generators, solar panels, and gas, offering an eco-friendly experience.  
• Amazing Views & Tranquility – Wake up to fresh mountain air, panoramic views of Hobart, Seven Mile Beach, and beyond. On clear nights, you might even catch the Aurora Australis or gaze at the Milky Way.  
  
Getting Here & Amenities  
Our property is a 15-minute drive from Hobart City and 17 minutes from Hobart Airport. However, there’s no public transport, so you’ll need a car, Uber, or taxi. Detailed directions are provided, and self-check-in makes arrival easy.  
Enjoy walking trails, incredible wildlife encounters, and in the future, additional amenities like BBQ huts, a swimming pool, and a gym. Each house is equipped with modern comforts, including heating, cooling, washing machines, and dryers (except for the Horse Haven).  
  
About the Hosts  
We’re a family passionate about nature, animals, and sharing Tasmania’s beauty with our guests. Inspired by our own travels, we’ve created a retreat where you can unplug, reconnect with nature, and experience true serenity. We love hearing about your adventures, so feel free to share your experiences with us!  
  
About the Neighborhood  
Mt Rumney Escapes is the perfect base for exploring southern Tasmania. Nearby attractions include:  
✔ Salamanca Market  
✔ Bruny Island  
✔ Port Arthur  
✔ Mona Museum  
✔ Richmond Village  
✔ Hastings Caves  
For dining and shopping, visit Mornington Inn, Shoreline Hotel, Glebe Hill Village, Shoreline Shopping Centre, or Eastlands Shopping Centre—all just a short drive away.  
We can’t wait to welcome you to Mt Rumney Escapes! Whether you’re here for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, we hope you enjoy your stay in this breathtaking Tasmanian retreat.  
  
Upon check-in, all guests are required to complete our Check-In Form and provide valid photo identification. This process also confirms that guests have read and agreed to our House Rules and Terms & Conditions, and allows us to provide self check-in details.  
https://mtrumneyescapes.com.au/house-rules

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Fenced yard
- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In the mountains
- Near a hospital

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Rules

https://mtrumneyescapes.com.au/house-rules

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property Registration Number PA2013/343

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

372639

## About the area

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Mount Rumney, Tasmania

#### What's nearby

- Mount Rumney Conservation Area \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- Constitution Dock \- 16 min drive \- 16.2 km
- Salamanca Market \- 17 min drive \- 16.5 km
- Salamanca Place \- 18 min drive \- 16.9 km
- Wrest Point Casino \- 21 min drive \- 19.5 km

#### Getting around

- Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 20 min drive
- Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 16 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Audrey Coffee - ‬13 min drive
- ‪Luma - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Pizzarazzi Howrah - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Red Square Cafe - ‬13 min drive
- ‪Slice Pizza - ‬13 min drive

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