A long glass pavilion lit warmly at dusk, cantilevered over a fern gully beneath tall eucalyptus trees

The house on concrete piers among tree ferns, with morning mist rising through the gums

Living room with a leather sofa and a suspended fireplace before a wall of glass onto the rainforest

Armchairs on the timber deck at golden hour, the sun setting over a forested valley

A house in

the tall forest.

Huon Valley, Tasmania

· 43.0° S

★ 4.98

· 96 reviews

· Superhost

the house

At a glance

Two couples

A small family

Long weekends

Working remotely

Slow mornings

Beyond every window is temperate rainforest: tall gums, tree ferns and the creek below. Arrive, put a record on, and stay put.

Guests

up to 4

Bedrooms

2 suites

Beds

2 queen

Bathrooms

2 ensuites + outdoor bath

Size

140 m², one level

Check-in / out

15:00 / 10:00, keypad

Parking

2 cars, EV charger

Wi-fi

fast, throughout

the plan

how the house
is laid out

140 m², one level. A suite at each end, one long room between, and a deck the full length. A carport at the top of the drive, and a sauna down the path.

Floor plan of the house, numbered: 1 suites, one at each end; 2 ensuites; 3 living; 4 dining; 5 kitchen; 6 the deck with the outdoor bath.

the house · 140 m²

Plan of the carport, numbered 7: two parking bays, an EV charger on the back wall and a woodstore at the side.

carport · 2 cars, EV charger

Plan of the sauna, numbered 8: changing room, sauna with benches and a wood stove, and a small deck with a cold plunge and outdoor shower.

sauna · cold plunge, outdoor shower

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Rooms

Suites

×2

18 m²

queen bed

A wall of glass onto the ferns, linen bedding and a wardrobe. One at each end of the house, so each couple has its own quiet corner.

Ensuites

×2

rain shower

Rain shower, stone basin and heated floor, with robes and local soaps. Each opens straight off its suite.

Living

42 m²

fireplace

records

A deep sofa facing the fire and glass on two sides. The record player and a shelf of vinyl are yours to use.

Dining

seats 6

A long blackwood table beside the glass, candlelit after dark. Seats six comfortably, with room for a bottle of Huon cider.

Kitchen

induction

espresso

Blackwood island, induction, oven and an espresso machine with local coffee. Everything you need to cook a proper dinner.

Deck & bath

full length

outdoor bath

Runs the length of the house over the gully. The stone bath sits at the quiet end, ready in about fifteen minutes.

Carport

2 cars

EV charger

Two covered bays at the top of the drive, a charger on the back wall, and the woodstore beside it for the fire and the sauna.

Sauna

wood-fired

cold plunge

A short walk down the path. Cedar benches and a wood stove, then the cold plunge and an outdoor shower under the tree ferns.

gallery

a look inside

Photos of the house, its rooms and the forest around it.

A house lifted into the canopy, with the forest in every window.

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Photographed through a year at the house: winter mist lifting off the gully, long summer evenings on the deck, rain on the glass, and the small details you only notice after a few days.

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amenities

everything you need,
then the forest

Five groups, one tap each. Linen, firewood and breakfast basics are waiting when you arrive.

Bathing

Kitchen

Comfort

Outdoors

Practical

Outdoor stone bath

on the deck

Two ensuites

rain showers

Heated floors

both bathrooms

Robes & slippers

for four

Local soaps

from the valley

Hair dryer

in each ensuite

amenities

everything you need,
then the forest

Five groups, one tap each. Linen, firewood and breakfast basics are waiting when you arrive.

Bathing

Kitchen

Comfort

Outdoors

Practical

Outdoor stone bath

on the deck

Two ensuites

rain showers

Heated floors

both bathrooms

Robes & slippers

for four

Local soaps

from the valley

Hair dryer

in each ensuite

amenities

everything you need,
then the forest

Five groups, one tap each. Linen, firewood and breakfast basics are waiting when you arrive.

Bathing

Kitchen

Comfort

Outdoors

Practical

Outdoor stone bath

on the deck

Two ensuites

rain showers

Heated floors

both bathrooms

Robes & slippers

for four

Local soaps

from the valley

Hair dryer

in each ensuite

location

where it is

In the Huon Valley, south-west of Hobart, at the end of a quiet gravel road. Here are a few of Tom’s favourites nearby, nearest first; there’s a longer list waiting in the house.

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Understorey

Start here.

from the door

Creek walk

A forty-minute loop down to the falls below the house. Best after rain.

15 min

Cider & cellar doors

The valley’s orchards, open most weekends from autumn.

15 min

Huonville

Supermarket, bakery and a very good greengrocer.

25 min

Cygnet

A small town of cafés, galleries and a Sunday market.

25 min

Geeveston

The gateway to the southern forests, with a good bakery.

35 min

Tahune Airwalk

A treetop walkway where the Huon and Picton rivers meet.

40 min

Hartz Peak

Alpine lakes and a half-day summit walk.

45 min

Bruny Island ferry

From Kettering, for oysters, cheese and a lighthouse.

50 min

Salamanca Market

Saturday mornings in Hobart, by the water.

1 h

Hastings Caves

Dolomite caves and a warm thermal pool.

1 h

kunanyi / Mt Wellington

The mountain above Hobart; the whole south-east from the top.

1 h 10

MONA

Hobart’s famous underground museum, by ferry from the city.

Understorey

Start here.

from the door

Creek walk

A forty-minute loop down to the falls below the house. Best after rain.

15 min

Cider & cellar doors

The valley’s orchards, open most weekends from autumn.

15 min

Huonville

Supermarket, bakery and a very good greengrocer.

25 min

Cygnet

A small town of cafés, galleries and a Sunday market.

25 min

Geeveston

The gateway to the southern forests, with a good bakery.

35 min

Tahune Airwalk

A treetop walkway where the Huon and Picton rivers meet.

40 min

Hartz Peak

Alpine lakes and a half-day summit walk.

45 min

Bruny Island ferry

From Kettering, for oysters, cheese and a lighthouse.

50 min

Salamanca Market

Saturday mornings in Hobart, by the water.

1 h

Hastings Caves

Dolomite caves and a warm thermal pool.

1 h

kunanyi / Mt Wellington

The mountain above Hobart; the whole south-east from the top.

1 h 10

MONA

Hobart’s famous underground museum, by ferry from the city.

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The Huon River winding through misty forested hills at dawn

A cobbled lane of cafés and shops in Huonville at golden hour

Misty peaks of the Hartz Mountains above tall forest

Hobart and its harbour at sunset, seen from the hills

MONA, the museum of old and new art, cut into the cliffs above the Derwent River

Huonville

15 min

Hartz Mountains

40 min

Hobart

50 min

MONA

1 h 10

Huonville

15 min

Hartz Mountains

40 min

Hobart

50 min

MONA

1 h 10

Huonville

15 min

Hartz Mountains

40 min

Hobart

50 min

MONA

1 h 10

Huonville

15 min

Hartz Mountains

40 min

Hobart

50 min

MONA

1 h 10

Huonville

15 min

Hartz Mountains

40 min

Hobart

50 min

MONA

1 h 10

fifteen minutes to the river,

fifty to Hobart.

reviews & notes

from the guestbook

4.98

★★★★★

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Ratings

Cleanliness

5.0

Accuracy

4.9

Check-in

5.0

Communication

5.0

Location

4.9

Value

4.8

★★★★★

Like sleeping inside the forest. We didn’t want to leave. The bed faces the trees, and we woke to birdsong every morning.

Lily

Mar 2026

★★★★★

The outdoor bath in the rain is something we will talk about for years. The house is warm, quiet and spotless.

Marcus

Jan 2026

★★★★★

Thoughtful in every detail. Tom’s list of walks shaped our whole trip, and the fresh bread on the first morning was a lovely touch.

Priya & Sam

Nov 2025

★★★★★

Quiet, warm and beautifully made. We lit the fire every evening and read for hours. The perfect place to slow down.

Hannah

Aug 2025

★★★★★

Two couples, two suites at opposite ends — exactly what we needed. Long dinners at the big table were the best part.

Jo & friends

Jun 2025

★★★★★

Woke to pademelons on the deck and mist in the gully. Magic. The drive in is easy, yet the house feels miles from anywhere.

Daniel

May 2025

a note from the host

“I grew up in the Huon Valley, and this is my favourite corner of it. The walks are better than any guidebook says, and the bath is best when it rains. I live nearby if you need anything.”

Tom Green

Superhost

Hosting since 2021

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good to know

before you arrive

Arriving

From 15:00,
out by 10:00

Self check-in with a keypad, so arrive when it suits you.

House rules

No smoking,
parties or pets

The pets rule protects the pademelons and wombats that live here.

Cancellation

Free until
14 days before

Cancel up to two weeks before arrival for a full refund.

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pricing & contact

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Pick your dates and guests for an estimate. Questions first? Ask Tom.

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from $420 / night

2 nights minimum

up to 4 guests

Free cancellation to 14 days