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Keefer's Cottage

4.5 star property
Bayside cottages with private hot tubs and kitchens

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space

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74 Tasman Highway, Swansea, TAS, 7190
  • Bark Mill Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waterloo Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kates Berry Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Keefer's Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Keefer's Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Keefer's Cottage (1 Night Special)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Swansea

Keefer's Cottage places you next to Jubilee Beach and Nine Mile Beach. This 11-room, 4.5-star cottage has private in-room hot tubs along with free self parking and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Jubilee Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bark Mill Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Waterloo Point - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kates Berry Farm - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Artifakt Gallery & Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saltshaker Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piermont - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Keefer's Cottage

Bayside cottages with private hot tubs and kitchens
Dating back to 1850, Keefer's Cottage features a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. This adults-only cottage also has a garden.
The 11 heated accommodations feature kitchens and furnished balconies or patios. There's space to spread out with a separate bedroom, dining areas, and sitting areas. 50-inch plasma TVs come with digital channels and DVD players. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Private hot tubs, washing machines, and fireplaces are other standard amenities. Private bathrooms are not ensuite; housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

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)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 units
  • Built in 1850
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive notification with special check-in instructions to open the key safe prior to their arrival.

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Property payment types

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 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
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number DA/2019 00215

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: DA/2019 00215
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Keefer's Cottage Swansea
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Keefer's Cottage?

Keefer's Cottage provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Keefer's Cottage?

This cottage is located in Swansea, just steps from Jubilee Beach and Nine Mile Beach, and within a short walk of Kelvedon Beach. You'll also find Swansea Conservation Area and Coswell Beach Conservation Area less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Keefer's Cottage have a casino at the property?

No, Keefer's Cottage doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Keefer's Cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool on site; however, each accommodation at this cottage features a private hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Keefer's Cottage?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this adults-only cottage include a fireplace, a pillowtop mattress, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Keefer's Cottage?

Yes, all accommodations at this cottage have private spa tubs.

Does Keefer's Cottage have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Keefer's Cottage doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Keefer's Cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Keefer's Cottage though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Keefer's Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Keefer's Cottage comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

Keefer's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert, Washington DC

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking grounds, rustic looking stone cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic dwelling

The house has been lovingly restored and is well maintained and very attractive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to relax

We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful cottage. We will definitely be back, close to the beach and an awesome fire. Thanks so much guys
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mitchell H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not what we expected

Older cottage. No heat except for wood-burning stove, which is no good for people with respiratory conditions. Electric blanket on bed is nice. Only has washer, no dryer...must hang in sheep pasture (watch where you walk). Lots of millipedes invaded. Beautiful grounds; well kept. Lots of flowers and fruit trees. No wi-fi. Supposedly free in town...never found it. Very quiet.

8/10 Good

Mark, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little cottage

A great place for couples only 1 km from the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

High price, low value

The website looks amazing, but this is right on the highway -nowhere to walk. We never saw a real person and there was no internet. It was difficult to make plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay at Swansea

Very vintage cottage. Many new/ well maintained furnitures and appliances are in the house. Awesome collection of DVDs as well. However, probably due to the age of the apartment, some tiny worms can be found on the floor. Bathtub is one of the best highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Emma, Launceston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute little cottage

Lovely little cottage. Nice for a romantic weekend. We found it a bit too far from the town center, 30 min walk. However if you didn't enjoy the wineries as much as us and could drive that'd be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui, brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic romantic getaway

Absolutely loved every minute of our stay, very romantic and we will be sure to stay again. photos on this website don't give this cottage justice its beautiful and very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Stay

My Partner and I had a very nice stay , enjoyed the Charmes of the Cottage . Especially the Fire Place and Spa. Loved the Apples on the Trees . Looking forward to our next stay. Bec & Kim.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui, hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic little getaway for two

We were looking for a peaceful, romantic getaway on the coast and this cottage ticked all the boxes! Spa, fire, cottage garden... Would suggest adding 'finer' wine glasses to the kitchen; it is located in a glorious wine region after all x

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, gooseberry hill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint cottage

A trip back into time but with all necessary mod cons. Close to Swansea which had great shops and cafes especially the Morris shop attached to the foreshore IGA which had absolutely all you needed. The RSL Bistro provided inexpensive meals but book early. Artifakt cafe good also.

6/10 Okay

steph, launceston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Nice area, terribly maintained gardens. Dead roses and bushes everywhere and super long lawns. They knew we were having our wedding there and while we weren't expecting immaculate gardens, generaly tidying of the place would have been really appreciated. Trying to get in contact with the owners was near impossible. We had to find a lawn mower and mow lawns ourselves

8/10 Good

TIna, Canberra ACT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful Stone Cottage set in a lovely garden :)

Keefers is the ideal place to stay for couples who are looking for a quiet, laid back holiday. Centrally located in the middle of the East Coast it allows easy access to lots of places. It has a charming laid back character that reflects much of Tasmania itself. It is a lovely place to stay for a couple of days but anything longer, I suggest you bring kitchen basics with you, if you are planning to cook, as we did during our eight day stay...some spices, oil etc.... If you are with Telstra phone coverage is not an issue...anything else is sketchy at best. WiFi is not available and that is a shame, considering the lack of communication. Other than that.... I cannot fault the property and would not hesitate to recommend it :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

A cozy cottage with a beautiful garden

The furniture is a bit worn out and the bed is not too comfortable. Bright lighting is suggested and the back garden can be better looked after.

10/10 Excellent

Hobbit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow! The PERFECT place for couples.

We just stayed here for the second time. It was even better than the first - perfect weather, beautiful surroundings (the roses are all in bloom) and ultra comfortable cottage. This place is a gem, and we are going back to celebrate my birthday in 3 months. Please note - this property is for couples only - 1 bedroom and 1 bed (which is EXTREMELY comfortable, BTW)..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old heritage building set in fantastic gardens,warm and cosy inside.A great property to unwind and relax.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Humble, historic cottage

My partner and I stayed at Keefers Cottage for three nights and had an enjoyable stay. The cottage is historic and therefore has a lot of character.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient location

The overall experience is good. The cottage is centrally located to places that we would like to visit. The cottage is clean and has most of the facilities. However, the electric blanket is faulty as one side wasn't working. I would also recommend a heater be provided in the bathroom during winter considering the wood burner is situated in the living area.

8/10 Good

andrew, White beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price. Perfect for a romantic weekend, in front of a roaring fire.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend getaway

Fantastic little cottage. Stayed 2 nights and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Being winter, a Heater in the bathroom would have a nice to have comfort and maybe some kitchen supplies like oil for cooking etc. Overall great experience and we left very pleased. Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

KC, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint cosy cottage

The cottage provides a modern comfortable space for a couple, with the décor and garden befitting a historic building. It was perfect to get away for a few days and enjoy these facilities.

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing but owner gave refund

Arrived to find a very damp cottage - initially didn't notice the wrtfloors and walls - by the time we came back it was to late to find somewhere else - wood fire on full bore made some difference - but still damp the next morning - the owner very nicely gave us a full refund - might be nice if the rising damp problem was fixed and it was dry

2/10 Terrible

Mae, Hobart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So Musty it takes your breath away

A very disappointing booking. Although clean the living area and bedroom extremely musty causing respiratory issues. Owner not available to make contact with. Sent SMS via phone with no response and then followed up by email to which I received an unacceptable response referring me to the booking agency, in this case Wotif or my insurance. As I live less than 2 hours drive why would I take up travel insurance? I had paid 2 nights on booking in good faith but unfortunately did not stay at all due to Asthma problems. Tried to air the room to no avail. Contacted them direct the same day asking for a refund of one night and as per their instructions forwarded my email to Wotif. Both put the problem squarely in my court. They did not have cleaning and could have relisted immediately but chose to keep my payment without any responsibility. These people should not be in business and word of mouth and other reviews on other sites will certainly damage their reputation.