[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Vacation home in Launceston ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/df07fde7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/9bc18790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/85df8fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/11640e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/4b6a1566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Launceston, this 1880's cottage is a peaceful retreat. Enjoy being within walking distance to Charles Street cafes and restaurants, Princes Square and Ducane brewery while staying close to the hospital. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer ## 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. ### Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located gem. This 1880's cottage has been beautifully renovated for you to stay and explore Launceston. It's location puts you within walking distance of some of Launceston's most iconic places; the cafe's and restaurants of Charles Street, the picturesque Princes Square and the new metropolitan brewery of Ducane. Why not make this cottage your home away from home whilst you work in Launceston city or walk to work at the Launceston General Hospital. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## 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 a12457 ## About the area Launceston CBD, a neighborhood in Launceston, is home to this vacation home. Launceston Aquatic Centre and City Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Brisbane Street Mall and Quadrant Mall. Penny Royal Adventures and Launceston Tramway Museum 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¢er=-41.44161,147.14262&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cd%7C%7BFkxaa%5B%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40U%3FUBS%40Q%40U%40UBUBQBSBUBQBUBQDUDQBUDQDSDSDQFQDQFQDUFMHQFSFQFQHOFQHMFSHOHOJOHOHMHOJOHMJKJOJOJKJKJMJMJKLKJKLKLGJMLGLKLILGLILILGLINELGLELINELENELENCNELANENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLFLHLHLFLHJJLFLLLFJJLJJJJJJLLLJJJJHNJNJJJLHNJNHLHNHNHNHNHNFPHPFNHPFPFRFLFPFPDTFPDPFPDRDRBPDTDPBTDPBTBPBTBRBP%40T%40TBT%40P%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARATATANCTATATCPCTCRCPCTEPCTEPETCPETEPGPEPGPETGPGPGNGPGPIPGNIPGRILINIPILININKLINKNKJKLINKJKJMLKLKJKJMJKJMHMJMFKLMFMHMFMHMFOHMDMHMBOHMDODMDODMBODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMIMCMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMGMMMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKMKKKKKOKMKKIOKOIMIOIOKMIQIOGQIOGQIOGQGQGQIQGOEUGQEQGQEQEQEUEQCUEQEUCQCUCQCSCUCQCUAUAUAOCU%3FUASAU%3FQAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NNkgJMIs1silm5w8C7CLhYGhDlY=) Launceston, TAS ### What's nearby - Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Brisbane Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - City Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - University of Tasmania Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Cataract Gorge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km ### Getting around - East Tamar Junction Station - 7 min drive - Launceston, TAS (LST) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mood Foods - ‬8 min walk - ‪Saint John Craft Beer Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sushi Plus - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bread & Butter - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kōsaten 交差点 - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? > As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's on Oct 8, 2025 start from CA $187.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Launceston-Hotels-Historic-Central-Launceston-Getaway-5-Mins-From-Charles-St-Cafes.h90841448.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's located? > Located in Launceston CBD, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Launceston General Hospital, Calvary St Vincent's Hospital, and Princes Square. Quadrant Mall and Brisbane Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui M. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quaint & close to everything Lovely historic charm and very easy check-in ##### Jacqui M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little beauty in the best part of Launceston Picturesque little gem is close to the vibey end of Charles Street. Walking distance to city centre. ##### Susan C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bruce d. Feb 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Fantastic old cottage full of character in a perfect Launceston location ##### bruce d. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Jan 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect neighborhood Nice little house with a good kitchen. Good location and on a small quiet side street. ##### Susan H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GRAEME W., Perth Western Australia Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Our stay at 1James St was made all the more enjoyable by the location, the facilities and the prompt communication with the owner. The facility has all the amenities needed. ##### GRAEME W. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon C. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Launceston Super house, great area and parking available close by. ##### Simon C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone C. Mar 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Wonderful bookend to our NE Tasmanian hiking adventure, this charming, well appointed property was perfectly located: a 5 -10 minute walk to coffee and great restaurants and a 15 minute walk to Cataract Gorge. Great for a couple, small group of friends or family. Would definitely stay here again when I next visit Launceston. ##### Simone C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene R. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & comfortable. Beautifully appointed, stylishly renovated cottage with all the conveniences of home. Lots of living room with personal touches. A great location, close to shops, cafes & restaurants. Thank you Ben! ##### Irene R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon Mar 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Simon Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron B. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home on a quiet street All the coveniences, easy access to restaurants. Would stay again ##### Ron B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha S. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Samantha S. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron C. Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay at 1 James St Launceston The property is ideal up to 2 couples ie 2 bedrooms. Two seperate areas for chilling inside as a good sized kitchen. The bathroom is large and very functional. Being there over the hot wave the air con was more than sufficient to cool the house.The location is very quiet, however close to cafes, supermarket, pubs and restaurants. Everything within close walking distance. Cannot fault the property and look forward to rebooking when next in Launy. A home away from home.Communication with the host was simple and very responsive. ##### Ron C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and convenient neighborhood. Nice house. Perfect for our needs. ##### Susan H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare B. Dec 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Loved this cosy and comfortable home away from home. ##### Clare B. 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