Taylors Bay Cottage

Taylors Bay Cottage is a distinctive waterfront stay on Little Taylors Bay, South Bruny. The cottage is a former fisherman’s cottage with an unusual round-house design, positioned a few metres from the bay’s shallow shoreline. Its outlook extends towards Huon Island and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, giving guests a strong connection to the surrounding water and landscape.

The open-plan kitchen and lounge room are arranged to make the most of the views, while the deck provides a place to sit beside the tranquil bay and watch the changing light. Indoor and outdoor tables allow guests to eat or enjoy a drink while taking in the setting, and the cottage has a leather lounge, television, wood fireplace and panel heaters for cooler conditions. The accommodation also includes a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, utensils and barbecue equipment.

The cottage sleeps up to four people across two bedrooms. Beds can be arranged as one king and two singles, or as four single beds, with linen supplied. There is one shared bathroom with laundry facilities, including a washing machine, dryer and laundry trough, along with towels, toiletries and a hair dryer. The property is listed as not allowing pets.

This is a setting suited to guests who want to spend time outdoors or slow down indoors with the view. The shallow shoreline and sand flats are described as suitable for young families to explore, while the location appeals to birdwatchers and photographers. Local wildlife, including wallabies, pademelons and echidnas, is known to visit the cottage, adding to the sense of being immersed in the island environment. Clear nights can also bring expansive views of the stars, according to guest feedback.

Taylors Bay Cottage is at 1/215 Lighthouse Road on Bruny Island, around the island’s South Bruny area. It offers a practical base for up to four guests, with enough space for shared meals, relaxed evenings and time on the deck. The site’s guest reviews highlight the privacy, generous water views, comfortable facilities and peaceful atmosphere, with a 4.7 Google rating from six reviews.