Ruby's Cottage Farm stay

Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay offers a country stay in Port Arthur on a 25-acre hobby farm, with the Tasman Peninsula's historic sites, beaches and walking tracks within easy reach. The cottage is around five minutes from the Port Arthur Historic Site, while Remarkable Cave is about 7km away and the Tasman Island Cruise departure point about 3km away. It is also a practical base for exploring longer walks including Cape Hauy, Cape Raoul, Waterfall Bay, Bivouac Bay and Canoe Bay, with the hosts noting that several beaches are close by.

The accommodation is a two-bedroom villa sleeping up to four people, with one queen bed and one full-size bed. Images show a kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and a living room with a fireplace and television, while the property information also lists family rooms, barbecue facilities, an outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating. Guests have access to free on-site private parking, fast free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and bicycle parking. Continental breakfast is available, including breakfast served in the room. There is no laundry on site, but a laundromat in Port Arthur is about five minutes away.

The farm setting is the main draw. The property looks across to the Isle of the Dead and Point Puer, and the hosts highlight its sunrises, sunsets and open rural views. Rod offers tours around the property, where guests may meet Highland, Dexter, Angus and Murray Grey cattle, as well as other farm animals. Guest feedback particularly mentions walking around the farm with Rod, meeting the cattle and enjoying encounters with chickens, sheep and the family dog. The result is a stay that feels connected to the working farm rather than simply using the countryside as a backdrop.

Ruby's Cottage suits couples looking for a quieter base near Port Arthur, as well as families wanting space and an experience that will interest children. It can also work well for visitors planning a short Tasman Peninsula stopover, with Port Arthur takeaway and a general store five minutes away and a supermarket around ten minutes away. Recent booking guests have rated the accommodation highly for its host, cleanliness, comfort, value and location, while the supplied Google listing gives it 4.9 from 29 reviews. Check-in is by arrangement between 4pm and 11.30pm, and guests need to advise the property of their arrival time in advance.