[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking Vacation home in Launceston with patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558300/62558227/1e690d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558300/62558227/1a971358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558300/62558227/5cfe4244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558300/62558227/730f92e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558300/62558227/ca226a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hill overlooking the mountains, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom home in Newstead offers a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the beautiful views from the front deck, unwind in the modern open-plan kitchen/living space or soak up some sun in the outdoor lounge area. With free undercover parking and unlimited WiFi, you'll have everything you need to feel at home. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking Summary This beautifully renovated, 2 bedroom sunny home is perched on the hill overlooking the mountains. Enjoy a relaxing time away on the outdoor lounge, or inside in the modern open plan kitchen/living space. Free undercover parking under the carport in the driveway. Just minutes from the city it's a great base for your trip to Launceston and the Tamar Region! NOTE: The top floor is not available for guests, but no-one lives there! You will be completely private. Space Climbing the stairs onto the front deck you will enjoy the beautiful views of the three major mountains surrounding Launceston to the East. Opening the front door one queen room is located to your right while the newly renovated bathroom and the second queen bedroom is located down the hall to the left. Each bedroom has beautiful fresh linen and extra blankets and heaters for the cooler months. Moving through the hallway into the open plan kitchen, living, dining area you will find comfortable leather couches, a smart TV, dining setting for 6 and a fully appointed kitchen. The large heat pump provides heating and cooling options for the home and wifi is unlimited. Stepping out the back door you will find the laundry room to the left offering both a washer and a dryer for guests to use and a lovely sunny seating area to enjoy the back yard and the occasional kookaburra. NOTE: There is 7 steps you have to walk up to enter the property. The top floor is not available for guests, but no-one lives there. You will have complete privacy. Guest Access Access is via a key lockbox, so you may check in at any time. Guests will have access to the whole property. The Neighborhood Newstead is located southeast of Launceston city, 7 minutes from the centre of the city. Characterised by a beautiful mix of well-manicured 20th century weatherboard homes, an array of solid red brick homes, along with the integration of spacious modern homes and designs The suburb has a great little shopping precinct including a coles, hairdresser, post office and boutiques. Make your way down to the ever so popular Abbott Street, located in East Launceston. This street is often bustling with locals in the mornings and on weekends visiting some of Launceston’s most renowned cafés, shops, and a beloved gourmet gourmet grocery store. Launceston City is just a stone's throw away. Here you will find many delicious cafés and restaurants, an array of shops and boutiques, a vast range of cocktail bars and pubs and many amenities and recreational spaces. The City Park is not to be missed, surrounded by beautiful oak tree gardens, you will find unique and fun experiences to enjoy such as train rides, a playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory, and cheeky snow monkeys. Whilst in the CBD, make sure to visit the Cataract Gorge. A spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations. Getting Around To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below: METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website. FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Website (Free Tiger Bus). ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please download the App ‘Beam’. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe! BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 112 Cimitiere St offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered. UBER: Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination. TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet. AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet. Notes Please note there are exterior cameras placed on the outside of the house/property. This video footage is not shared and is recorded for security purposes only. These are located at the front and back of the property. We have a gardener who will attend this property from time to time. It is unlikely that they will attend the property during your stay; however, if they do we will be sure to notify you. Please refer to the house policies for additional information and house rules. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88513300/88513248/e26ab670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage on King. 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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 DA0852/2020 ### Property is also known as 2 Minutes From City, Free Parking and Beautiful Views! Newstead 2 Minutes From City Free Parking Beautiful Views! moxxi-property-JUNCTION-20-NEWSTEAD ## About the area Newstead, a neighborhood in Launceston, is home to this vacation home. The Town Clock and Albert Hall Convention Centre are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Quadrant Mall and Brisbane Street Mall. Launceston Aquatic Centre and City Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Launceston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Launceston.dx553248635003664474) [View more Vacation homes in Launceston](https://www.expedia.ca/Launceston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635003664474-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-41.44932%2C147.15424&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7hMjatNKkETwXs3R_C4NcYMQaGo=) Newstead, Tasmania ### What's nearby - Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - City Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Brisbane Street Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Cataract Gorge - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - University of Tasmania Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km ### Getting around - East Tamar Junction Station - 4 min drive - Launceston, TAS (LST) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Newstead Hotel - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Mood Foods - ‬3 min drive - ‪Olives - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Monte-Vista: Minutes to the City, Views & Parking located? > Located in Newstead, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Launceston General Hospital, Calvary St Vincent's Hospital, and Princes Square. Launceston Aquatic Centre and Quadrant Mall 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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