Lune Mill River House

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Location
Host

Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Lune River, TAS

Hastings Bay Conservation Area
‪10 min walk‬
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
‪9 min drive‬
Hastings Caves State Reserve
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lune Mill house, Lune Mill Road in the far South

Only one of its kind. Once the timber mill manager's house. On the edge of world heritage wilderness and beautiful waterways. Absolute waterfront, perched on the banks of one of the world's most pristine rivers.

Rustic but comfortable with power, plenty of hot water, digital tv. 3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 family room( queen bed and bunks) 1 bedroom with bunks (king single) . Up to 8 persons but prefer couples. Prefer you to bring own linen as we are on tank water however we have an emergency supply. Total peace and quiet.

Do not be expecting luxury, it is not , it is our holiday home with gum boots in the corner. If you are after night life and restaurants this is not for you. If you are after 5 star luxury this is not for you. If you are a serious bushwalker, caver, etc , fossiker, or like us, just want to chill out by the open fire or fish from the jetty it is just the spot. Fancy getting cooked? Enjoy our wood-heated outdoor bath by the riverside.

NEW Also now available some weekends.

8 km from Hastings caves and hot Springs,
Southport beach, Cockle Creek, Recherche Bay.
1 .1/2 hours south of Hobart on the scenic route via Huonville and Dover

Unfortunately we are not pet or party friendly.

Property manager

lesley

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Lune River

Located in Lune River, this vacation home is on the waterfront. St. Imre Vineyard and Port Esperance are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tasmanian Wilderness and Hastings Bay Conservation Area.

Lune River, TAS

What's nearby

Hastings Bay Conservation Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
Hastings Caves State Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Hartz Mountains National Park - 60 min drive - 58.4 km
Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 85 min drive - 101.1 km

Restaurants

‪Southport General Store - ‬9 min drive
‪Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Rocket at the end of the road - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Lune Mill River House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lune Mill River House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lune Mill River House located?

This family-friendly Lune River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Tasmanian Wilderness and Hastings Bay Conservation Area. Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Conservation Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

8.4

Very Good

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Jan 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special location

Great stay , beautiful spot

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane p.

Jan 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a relaxing weekend

Rustic country charm, wonderful for a quiet relaxing weekend surrounded by wildlife including a tasi devil!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Feb 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

enjoyable

Beautiful location and outlook from the house. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Close to Hastings Cave.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Dec 28, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Adventure

We understood it was a 100 year old house that was rustic so we were prepared for anything. Loved our stay. Comfortable beds and good showers so no complaints. Caught a fish from the jetty. I would love to do the Reno's on the house while keeping the character of the house. We loved the seclusion and quiet. It was all quite an adventure.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol M.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Distressing

The outdoor lawn and access to the river is beautiful and nicely maintained. The smell of dampness and dust inside caused us to feel uncomfortable and we didnt stay. I have lictures of the thick layers of dust onthe ornaments fron the kitchen bench, the lanterns, the saddle, the velvet curtains, the kitche curtains covering the kitchen utensils, the cracked paint in corners of fhe wall and so pn.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Nov 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Weekend Away

A very enjoyable stay at this quaint property in a beautiful location that was perfect for what we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zara H.

Jan 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Rustic and Remote

A simple house in a very wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baden V.

Apr 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil lune mill house

Very enjoyable lovely historic place

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

May 31, 2008

Absolutly wonderful full of character and local history well worthwhile.

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise Stay at Lune Mill River House

We had a wonderful few days staying at the Lune Mill River House. It was great to wake up, open the curtains, and see the sun rise on the river from the bed. The view of the river was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Jul 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house awesome

Great home with character, plenty to do, good facilities, had a great time. Highly recommended

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place!

Great place to unwind and relax by the waters edge in the deep south of Tas. Get back to basics, old school charm and beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aboriginal Heritage T.

May 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We booked this accommodation as a 4-day fieldwork base. The mill house has its idiosyncrasies. As long as you set your expectations for camping conditions in a remote part of the world, you will find the structure to be sufficient. The location is spectacular and the jetty is very impressive. All team members expressed their satisfaction with their stay and would book it again for similar work.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

May 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

A wonderful spot to reconnect with nature. Full of charm and wonderful views. Would have loved to stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Darren G.

Jan 23, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good times

Had a great time relaxing in the Lune River House and exploring the surrounds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jun 19, 2008

Fantastic location. Bare essentials accommodation. Make sure there is sufficient good wood - we had

Fantastic location. Bare essentials accommodation. Make sure there is sufficient good wood - we had to scrounge odds and ends - the good wood came the morning we left!

6/10 Okay

Peter

Jul 10, 2024

Liked: Communication

Inside the house could do with updating inside. The power points in kitchen was dicing with death. The log fire was good. The toaster in kitchen wasn't usable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan F.

Apr 13, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn get away at Lune river

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic, character filled property set in such a beautiful location. It's not for those seeking ultimate cleanliness and new style interior but for us it had the atmosphere we enjoy. We look forward to returning in the future

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrelle M.

Jan 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lune River Magic

This is a beautiful location, the house is very old and eclectic but well kept. Very suitable for our family. Fans are needed for hot days as the house can get stuffy.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Apr 3, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best little getaway

Lune River mill house is described perfectly. It is old, rustic, and just fantastic. We love the memories it brought back from our childhood. So many old things that were just like home. 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Jun 4, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

short breakaway from routine

Very eclectic shack, unfortunately weather not good but pottered, played games and read. TV good, heating not so good unless good fire going. All basics available re bathrooms and kitchen. Would be good for a big group.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

EMMA H.

Jan 24, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot

Amazing location, beautiful. It is a rustic and eclectic house. A real tassie shack, a very relaxed vibe. It was good to read the description and reviews to know how to plan accordingly. Great communication and we were accomodated for, thank you. I would bring some kayaks next time to get on the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Feb 14, 2014

Fancy catching a fish?

Our little boy caught his first fish from the jetty at the back. They fairly jump out of the water. Second to none in location: also near Hastings cave and hot springs as well as Ida Bay historic railway.. The owner is delightful to communicate with. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Jul 4, 2016

Fantastic house and view

we had such a great time at the Mill house. Wood fires were enough to keep us warm, great beds and very welcome electric blankets. The property is beautiful, it must be spectacular in the spring/summer. We caught a few fish-salmon and trout, on the river , it was just magic on the dock. Loved the geese, even the naughty one. very quiet and secluded, but still close enough to drive to everything we wanted to see in the Huon valley. Thanks for a wonderful week.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E., Deep Creek. South Australia

Feb 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful stay right on the river

We had a fantastic time in Lune River. The accommodation is just as described. Upon arrival we were greeted by a pair of geese under the plum tree. There are many plum trees with delicious fruit ready for eating (early February). The house is rustic, spacious and right on the river. The fire was ready to light which was lovely during the rainy part of our stay. The deck is literally over the river and a fantastic place to relax. We headed down the road and did the walk at Cockle Beach to the southern most point of Australia. We loved our stay at Lune River and would definitely come back here next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023