161 Cades Drive, 7050 Kingston, Australia
#1 of 8 hotels in Kingston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Richard
AustraliaNothing wrong with the property. I would have liked a rest day, so I could have spent more time there.
Lovely room, beautiful surroundings and location. Very friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Sam
AustraliaWhat’s not to like ?
Amazing and Tanya was an incredible host
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Fiona
Australiaeverything ! it was clean and cozy and beautifully decorated , bedding towels etc !! and the view was fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jane
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Being amidst wildlife, the stunning view, pristine accommodation and lovely hosts
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Katherine
PeruThe location, the view, it was extremely comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
56jgs
AustraliaNil
The location was handy to everything and in the beautiful countryside
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Clare
AustraliaNothing!
Everything! Well appointed, amazing location. Comfy beds. Super clean. Host was so lovely and accommodating! Incredible to be so close to nature but also not far from the city. One of the best places we have ever stayed!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Karen
AustraliaNothing
What a find! A very comfortable sustainable eco pod in the countryside with fabulous views back to Hobart and surrounded by native gardens & wildlife.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Bruce
AustraliaLovely views out of our Pod. Spacious private feel to our lodgings. Nice garden setting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Lynette
AustraliaLittle haven of tranquillity and nothing was overlooked. Wished we had longer but will be back!! 10/10
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Paul
AustraliaWifi was ineffective - could not maintain connection. A minor issue.
Great location, great outlook down to Hobart and the Derwent River. Native bird and animal life abundant. A peaceful and tranquil location, a short distance to everything. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again when we return to Hobart.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Sandy
AustraliaNothing
Loved the views and bird life from beautiful diverse native garden, abundant in collie and texture. Small footprint but packed a lot in! Beautiful weather had is opening the sliding wall up entirely and having three sides connect to the Darden and view. Lovely and private and calm.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Stephen
AustraliaThe pods are very comfortable, have a great view and surrounded by wildlife.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
David
AustraliaNothing really. Definitely need a car to get there. Bathroom tiles were slippery when wet.
Wonderful views, tranquil and restful. We really enjoyed our stay and Tanya was very helpful. It had all we needed for our overnight stay. A great place to recharge after a long trip.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Phillip
AustraliaWasn't free Jokes we will be back :) best accommodation in Hobart by a long shot!!!
Secluded away from the city Loved all the paddymelons and random wildlife just hanging out on the grass near our Pod The easy access and check in and out The owner gave us use of the BBQ outside our Pod on the balcony, was just awesome Very relaxing and quiet place to stay after busy days adventuring
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Brian
AustraliaNothing, all good
Wonderful location and facilities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Wendy
AustraliaLoved the views. Enjoyed our walk around their beautiful mostly native garden with our lovely host. Loved the bifold doors opening onto the verandah. Shower good with nice eco friendly toiletries. Liked the earthy design. Lovely tank water. Loved the space around our pod. Would stay again definitely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Maya
AustraliaNothing! I didn’t like the fact I didn’t book a whole week.. dammit! Next time for sure :)
Tanya’s place is a slice of heaven! The view, the wildlife, the sunrise, the stars at night, it’s truly such a beautiful place to rest and recoup. Bed is super comfy and the shower stays warm. It’s only 15 minutes from Hobart CBD (a few minutes more with peak hour traffic), but trust me when I say, you probably won’t want to leave! Maybe just for food haha. Overall, Tanya and the family truly put so much thought and care into these eco-friendly pods. Not to mention, she’s an absolutely lovely soul. Thank you for the best experience, Tanya! Oh, and there’s a mini fridge, toaster and microwave but definitely should store some food in the fridge as there’s no cooktop. Can’t wait to come back! 🙌🏼
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Maria
AustraliaLoved everything, no complaints.
What’s not to like? Beautiful with breathtaking views. The attention to detail was second to none and the host was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Allison
AustraliaNothing :)
This was a beautiful last stop on our girls' trip! The vanilla pod was beautiful, and the two single-bed configuration was comfortable. We enjoyed drinking wine and watching all of the Padmelons and bunnies in the yard. We brought leftovers to heat in the microwave, so had everything we needed for a night in. The composting toilet was the nicest I'd ever seen - it felt like a real bathroom, and there was no smell at all! Check-in was easy, and Tanya was a friendly and gracious host! It is an easy 30-minute drive to the airport.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Jiao
AustraliaWonderful places!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Melinda
Australia-
The finishing touches were gorgeous and it was super quiet and stilling. Spectacular views while being in amongst the trees. Stunning!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Grace
AustraliaAbsolutely nothing. No complaints whatsoever!
The Vanilla Pod was absolutely incredible. Even before we entered the pod, my partner & I were in awe of the surrounds - beautiful gardens, adorable wildlife, and a glorious ocean view. We continued to be blown away as we stepped inside our pod. Tanya & Byran have clearly put a lot of thought, care & effort into this place. We also appreciated how they are environmentally conscious and that the Pod is equipped to be highly eco-friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Michelle
AustraliaThe drop toilet was a surprise but we got used to it. Not having a kitchen sink was a bit more of a challenge. I would have liked a stove top as we didn’t want to go into Hobart for dinner but it all worked out fine.
Lovely garden with a fabulous view. Lots of wallabies and rabbits. A perfect hideaway close to Hobart or Mt Wellington. Tanya makes an awesome caramel slice and is very friendly and helpful. Lots of nice touches making it very cozy.
Stayed in December 2023
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