At home with

the ocean

The Accommodation

The House

  • Suitable for four people

  • Single level cottage, wheelchair accessible

  • Two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed

  • Children’s cot provided

  • One bathroom, with shower and bath

  • Separate toilet

  • Outdoor stone bathtub

  • Outdoor beach shower (hot and cold water)

  • Additional outdoor toilet

  • Kitchen with 90cm oven and gas cooktop

  • Dual access driveway, with parking for 6+ cars

  • Large balcony with outdoor dining space for six people

The Location

  • Eggs and Bacon Bay, Huon Valley, Tasmania

  • 16km from Cygnet, with nearest supermarket and eateries (approx. 16min drive)

  • 45km from Hobart (approx. 1hr drive)

The Outdoor Stone Bathtub

Outdoor tubs are almost synonymous with some of Tasmania’s most renowned unique accommodation, so naturally, Elsewhere has one too. The 2.2-metre long natural stone tub sits in privacy on the cliff above the beachfront, with its own gas hot water supply and gazebo bath house, made from recycled driftwood.

Bathing during the evening is a prime time for stargazing, with the clear air of Tasmania’s south producing mesmerizing night time views. All the while, the ocean gently laps the beach below, almost literally washing the time away.

You’ll be in absolute privacy in the tub, with Eggs and Bacon Bay home to just a handful of residents - not counting the many local paddymelons (wallabies), of course.

The Features & Amenities

Fun and Adventure

  • 1 x alumnium dinghy (four-person) with oars

  • 1 x two-person sit-on-top kayak

  • 1 x one-person sit-on-top kayak

  • 2 x kids’ sit-on-top kayaks

  • Bodyboards with tow ropes

  • Adults’ and kids’ life jackets

  • 1 x family-sized outdoor BBQ

  • Kids’ beach toys (cars, trucks, spades - you name it)

  • Beach umbrella and beach chairs

  • Beach towels

Cooking, Cleaning and Washing

  • Industrial-sized oven, with gas hotplates

  • Dishwasher

  • Washing machine and dryer

  • Undercover washing line

  • Blender and food processor

  • Four-slice toaster

  • Microwave

  • “Proper” Breville coffee machine

  • Extensive cookware for indoor and BBQ culinary delights

  • Dyson cordless vacuum

The quirky name (which many pelople don’t even believe to be true!) comes from the yellow and white native flowers that populate the area, mostly during spring and summer.

Fun Facts

Eggs & Bacon Bay has just 102 residents, and many only inhabit their residences periodically.

The serenity and lack of light pollution makes for some beautifully peaceful evenings spent in the outdoor bath tub.

On Sundays, a mobile sauna is often parked at nearby Randalls Bay.

For for a small fee, you can jump in for a sweat, before mixing it up with a cool plunge in the ocean.

There are two completely private beaches if you kayak to the left out of Eggs and Bacon Bay heads.

You’re pretty much guaranteed to never see another soul at either of them.

FAQs

  • Absolutely! Head over to our Airbnb listing for more photos.

  • The house is only a small cottage, with four adults being the practical limit. If you want to discuss potentially larger group sizes, though, please drop us a line.

  • Unfortunately, no. It’s really only setup for small group sizes, and the off-grid nature of the design means major services are limited.

  • Yes, absolutely. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

  • Yes, we have a 10-foot Hobie Bravo cat on the property, but it is only available to experienced sailors. If you’re interested in going sailing, please drop us a line to discuss options and ensure you’re safe to head out past the heads (where the winds can really come up!).

  • Yes! There is both a woodheater and a large reverse cycle A/C unit.

  • Primarily, yes. Elsewhere runs on tank water and solar, but is still connected to mains power (just in case!).