Secret Spot - Bruny Island

Location: 181 Cemetery Road, Lunawanna, au

Star Rating: 9.5 Stars

Property Type: Holiday homes

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Adult only
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Secured parking
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Bungalow - Beach Front

  This bungalow's standout feature is the fireplace. This spacious bungalow includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The bungalow also features a barbecue. The bungalow offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• KevCol (10/5): KEVCOL Bruny stay - Very peaceful, warm and comfortable Great for short term, home base and time to check the island out.
• Debbieguy (10/5): It really is the perfect 'Secret Spot' - 'Secret Spot' was the most relaxing, perfect stay on Bruny Island that we could have asked for. Sitting outside with the fire pit burning, overlooking the water with a spectacular sunset, glass of red in the hand was perfect. The house has everything you need and the bed is so comfortable. You can hear the waves splashing on the shore from the bedroom. Loved everything. Nothing not to like
• Hugh (10/5): Perfectly located property with everything you need for a comfortable stay. - Property located in a beautiful location. House was very clean. Loved the kitchen facilities (including little extras like butter sachets in the freezer!). The bed was VERY comfortable. We also loved the convenience of a washing machine and detergent to use. Plenty of wood was available if we wanted to use it as well. We loved everything really.
• michael (10/5): Lovely, comfortable out-of-the-way beach house. - Great scenic location, wildlife, beach, heater with firewood provided, coffee machine with coffee provided - this is a top spot to relax and unwind. Only booked two nights
• Dylan (10/5): Amazing time, this is my second time staying at this property. Super clean, very clear communication from the owner. - Clean, quiet, secluded and close to the beach. N/A
• Keryn (10/5): -
• Virginia (9/5): A cosy little cottage on the beach. The perfect weekend getaway. - Great location in the middle of the island and right on the beach, beautiful little beach shack with a wood fire and fire pit. Lots of wallabies at dusk. Great communication from the owner who made sure we had everything we needed.
• Terry (9/5): Relaxing and comfortable located centrally to explore Bruny. - The location and serenity No complaints
• CvB75 (10/5): -
• Richard (10/5): - The position Nothing
• Margaret (10/5): This was unexpectedly one of the best accommodations we have stayed in anywhere. - I liked everything about this property. Such care had been taken to ensure that our stay was enjoyable and relaxing! The house was spotlessly clean and so light! The location with the beach at the bottom of the garden was excellent. The area was very quiet and we had the bonus of seeing wallabies and rabbits on the back lawn at dusk. My husband especially enjoyed having the firepit. I hope that one day we can stay again but for a longer time! Everything was great.
• stanton (10/5): - Seclusion,pit fire, beach walks and view from bed. One more small towel for women,,'s wet hair had to use used hand towel
• Troy (9/5): -
• Richard (10/5): Stunning views with wild life, lovely sandy beach & we braved the water for an invigorating swim. - We liked everything about this property from the fully appointed kitchen to the beach in the back yard. Very clean, comfortable & highly recommended. The only thing we didn’t like about the property was that we didn’t book a long enough stay.
• CHRIS (9/5): Lots of beautiful birds and wallabies, peaceful and welcoming. - Clean, quiet and has everything you might need. Ideal place to chill out for a few days. Long drive to general store.
• Caroline (10/5): Secret spot perfect - Fantastic location with a lovely beach at the end of the garden, great for a walk and swim. House had everything that we needed including a fire pit and barbecue outside. Didn't want to leave, so peaceful.
• Trish (9/5): Secret spot was well located accommodation to explore Bruny Island. It was clean and tidy, had great seaside views - Secret spot was a fabulously located, very clean property.
• Cinnamon (9/5): Lovely house with great views in quiet part of Bruny Island. - Amazing views from lounge room and bedroom across the bay. Beach at end of backyard. Lovely and quiet. House well set up with nearly everything you could hope for. Lack of insulation made the house very hot in Summer but there was a split system in the lounge room. You wouldn’t want to drive around after dusk due to the many wallabies etc. We came with all our food so happily ate in. Bed extremely soft.
• Michelle (9/5): Was very relaxing and enjoyable and woukd definitely stay there again. - We like the how clean and tidy the house was. Everything we needed was provided. Their instructions were easy to find the key and were on hand if you needed anything. Due to weather were unable to use the outside seating and fire pot which was ready to use alone with the fire place inside if needed. The seals around the glass door and windows closer to lounge need replacing as it let the cold winds in and made the room cold.
• Karen (10/5): Just magic - Privacy and views
• Karlyne (10/5): -
• Linda (10/5): Secret Spot was amazing! We felt right at home here. The big comfy lounge was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ind - Clean, lots of room, lots of fire wood, big fridge, big bathroom, comfy sofa, great fire pit. Private location. Beach at your door stop. Wallaby watching
• Cheree (10/5): Fantastic place to go and unwind. - Amazing place, fantastic location. Fast communication. Very happy we will be back. Loved everything
• Asa (10/5): Great time at Bruny Island - Comfortable and beautiful location.
• Kathy (10/5): -
• Kevin (9/5): -
• Meryl (8/5): Wonderful - everything you need - Fireplace, serenity & the most comfortable bed ever.
• Fengjiao (10/5): Lovely stay! - Seaview. Hot bed. Fire pit in house & outdoor. BBQ. Using real plants at home. Nothing
• Potter (10/5): Sheer perfection - It was a beautiful home with a wonderful outlook. The amenities supplied were first rate. Couldn't fault one thing. Also, exceptional value for money. Quiet. Romantic. I'd give in more than 10 out of 10 if I could. Not one thing!
• Lisa (10/5): Wish we could have stayed longer - The location on the right on the water is amazing Very well presented. The fire pit is a lovely touch
• Atish (10/5): - Easy lock box collection. Excellent communication throughout our stay. The silence was fantastic and the fireplace inside was set up and ready to go before our arrival. Would definitely stay again.
• Kareena (9/5): spacious block with beach access. Relaxing and away from the bisinesss. - Great views, comfy, homely with everything you need, but no clutter. Nothing really. First impressions from the outside look average, but the inside and seating area at the front are good. Warm shower, washing facilities, generous heating.
• Fiona (9/5): Perfect beachfront serene location to unwind and relax - Serene waterfront location Comfortable electric bed Wood heater Bathroom was very cold
• Garry (10/5): Awesome place to stay! - Quiet secluded waterfront location with outstanding views across the water to the Tassie mainland. A lovely fully self contained property with a well equipped kitchen, comfy lounge and super comfy bed, log fire with plenty of wood, and a roomy bathroom. On our first evening around six Pademelons took over the back lawn and grazed there till after dusk. Some great nature walks and beaches close by. Wife commented that it was likely the best place we've ever stayed at and I can't think of many nicer than this! Nothing at all, its a real gem of a place!
• Wayne (10/5): Peaceful - Quiet location, beautiful view across the water, access to beach, relaxing decor. Nothing
• O'Rourke (10/5): - Absolutely lovely spot, we loved the local marsupials that appeared every evening and the short walk to the beach made for beautiful sunsets! We made total use of the fire facilities and the bed was to die for! NA
• KristenJ (9/5): Quiet, comfortable and well-appointed home with amazing views - Quiet, peaceful location with beautiful views over the water. Home was well-appointed and very clean and was very easy to heat. Watching the wallabies and pademelons feed in the late afternoon was a highlight. Nothing.
• Cosgrove (10/5): -
• Michele (9/5): Beautiful spot to absorb the beauty of the sunset and sunrise in winter, from the comfort of your spacious sitting room - Delicious beach front house with everything you need. The BEST bed ever! Hosts have excellent communication.
• Colin (9/5): Delightful accommodation in a beautiful location - Lovely location. All facilities required were provided Nothing
• Richard (9/5): Superb -
• Helen (10/5): Dee was a very friendly and helpful host and we would definitely stay here again. - Beautiful location with the sea a stone’s throw away. Well appointed and very clean. Heating worked well and we enjoyed a cosy fire one night.
• Kei (10/5): Unforgettable - It’s spacious , comfy. With a nice view We saw lots of wallabies in the garden as well
• Keryn (10/5): Exceptional - Secret Spot was a perfect little piece of paradise. A lovely home with fabulous views.
• Farrow (10/5): Loved the quiet tranquil space - The view over the bay was amazing. Loved going for a walk along the beach. Loved the wood fire for a cosy feel to the unit. Cooking was very good, as not near to any restaurants. Saw plenty of wild life, kangaroos and wallabies, when we came in at night Bed was very comfortable and zero gravity was a treat. Nothing. If I had to say maybe a wool or cotton blanket as we are not quilt people but minor
• Clara (5/5): Can be better without the whole wood things in the house that attracted the crawlies - It looks modern and clean There are a lot of wallaby poops, millipedes and spiders around. The location is off road at a place called cemetery road, and there are graveyards nearby. Driving at night back home would make it very difficult as well. On the night that we stayed, the power went off but that’s fair because the wind affected the whole Bruny island.
• Francesca (9/5): The best spot in Bruny - Everything! It was super clean, in the most relaxing spot you could wish for! The bed was soooo comfortable! Nothing
• Ida (8/5): We had a very pleasant stay at this beach shack, comfortable and spacious. Very well equipped. -
• John (9/5): Superb - Walks on the beach, stunning views, quiet and peaceful. Lots of little extras such as folding chairs, fire pit, coffee machine, adjustable bed, bread in the freezer, great towels, cooking utensils, BBQ. Highly recommend. The albino wallaby along with others. Loved it all
• Ivo (10/5): Exceptional - Beachside property with very easy access. Big yard where you can play sports n/a
• Julianne (8/5): A perfectly comfortable location for Bruny Island. - A very comfortable property right on the water. It had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. Communication from the property owner was great. The perfect location for Bruny Island. Would definitely stay again. N/A
• Yvonne (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely place. Pretty big and with amazing views from the garden and bedroom. Clean and comfortable. Lots of wallabies after dawn hopping by.
• Angela (10/5): A romantic beach house perfect for a couple getaway - The property is on a quite street with private beach at the back. The house has a well equipped kitchen to cook a meal, with gas bbq at the back and a firepit for the guest to use. The owner provided us with some bread and jam for breakfast.
• Anne (10/5): Love our stay - The house was amazing, everything we needed for the perfect stay. The views were just beautiful . So peaceful & quiet with the best night skies. Just loved this place Nothing, just make sure you are pretty well stocked with food, not many places to purchase requirements
• Jacqueline (10/5): Exceptional - Super quiet spot, direct access to beach for clean clear swimming. Best Oysters ever down the road at Taylor's Bay, well appointed accommodation and wallabies in the garden! Would love to come again.
• Faye (10/5): A peaceful place to stay - A very peaceful, quiet and comfortable place to stay. Good location and a beautiful view. We were lucky to enough to have warm weather and swam at the beach which was right in front of the house.We also saw the albino wallaby . Nothing
• Danny (10/5): Exceptional - Location, location, location. Beautiful views of the setting sun over the water. The way the main bed is motorised and also set up to take in the views. Smart TV'S with streaming apps complimented by Starlink internet and WiFi. Direct access to a beautiful beach at the bottom of the block. Great set up for nighttime outside with a large fire pit and BBQ. Could not be faulted. Nothing.
• Philip (9/5): Superb -
• Gitte (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tanya (10/5): Near perfection! Actually was perfect - Absolutely phenomenal scenery and tranquility Beach shack was fully equipped,super clean and amazingly comfortable Love love loved it!! Nothing to not love in such an amazing location
• Nanscawen (9/5): Superb -
• Phillip (10/5): Visit Bruny Island and stay at this charming beach residence which is right on the beach - A great location right on the beach in a quiet spot. Good position as not far from winery, pub etc. it’s a charming beach residence, with very comfy master bedroom, a great little fireplace, and the host was fantastic communicator Loved everything
• Nerissa (10/5): What an amazing little secret - Beautiful quiet location overlooking the water. Comfortable accommodation with everything you need. We took our provisions as the cooking amenities were fabulous, and we really didn't want to leave this lovely spot. Such a cozy spot and felt truly relaxed. Dee was great at communicating, even checking to see if all was OK when we checked in.
• Shelley (10/5): Perfect! - Perfect place - property is right on the beach, the house is cosy and has everything you need to cook at home
• Dennis (10/5): Terrific choice for a multi day stay on Bruny Island! - Beautiful location on the beach, very nicely equipped, clean and quiet.
• Patrick (10/5): A beautiful place that I would return to immediately again -
• Vanessa (9/5): Beachviews - Tranquility & location
• Valeriy (10/5): Exceptional - We spent 2 full days here, and we now totally get why people from Hobart go to Bruny every chance they get. And if we were ever to go again, it would be here! The bed is very comfy, and the view from the large window is just unbeatable — it's cozy even when it rains. The living room and the patio present you with a hard choice of either relaxing with a book or watching wallabies and pademelons at your doorstep. The grill is a bit... charcoal to our liking, perhaps needs a little cleaning. But even that didn't spoil the impression. A secluded beach is just 100m away, and you will likely only share it with echidnas. If you want to explore Bruny, the location is also great: the Secret Spot is basically in the middle of everything, near The Neck. You can enjoy some tasty places and stock up with oysters / honey / cheese on your way through Northern Bruny and then arrive to this house to enjoy your evening, like we did. Absolutely loved our stay and hope to be back one day.
• Ross (7/5): Good -
• Gudrun (9/5): Superb -
• Rodney (10/5): Peaceful hideaway - Such a relaxing place to stay, beautifully presented and well stocked. Loved having a fire pit with a view across the water to the mountains. Nothing!
• Sarah (10/5): Secluded haven. Definitely aptly named. - Beautiful and quiet location, ability to completely relax, very well-appointed kitchen. Unhindered view of and access to the beach. Wish we could have stayed longer
• Chris (10/5): Loved staying here, would definitely come back - Fabulous location, peace & quiet. Nothing.
• Lea (8/5): Comfortable, clean and cosy - great location
• Vanessa (9/5): Superb -
• Sienna (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, very private and peaceful. The place was very well set up and cosy, and Dee was very easy to communicate with.
• Mandy (10/5): Come here to unwind - An outstanding location for relaxation and a beautiful outlook. Very well set up house with everything you need for a short or long stay. . All the basics needed to stay at home and cook. Plenty of firewood was made available. The house was clean and the location quiet. Everything was perfect. All the basics needed to stay at home and cook. Plenty of firewood was made available. The house was clean and the location quiet.
• Anne (10/5): Perfect comfy hideaway in a beautiful location - Peaceful, cozy, picturesque location. Lovely, quirky cottage, fabulous fireplace but very effective modern panel heating as well. So many thoughtful touches - fire was laid ready for lighting, heating was on, everything working and ready to go. And a very comfortable bed! We had a perfect stay. Nothing!
• Kassandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Peter (9/5): Superb -
• Jeannie (10/5): Gorgeous place to stay on Bruny Island . - Loved the Secret Spot from the moment we arrived , with the fire warming the house on our arrival , beach at your back door with a outdoor fire pit as well , lots of fire wood for our use. The house was beautiful renovated inside but with the beach shack look on the outside . Well equiped kitchen , large BBQ and outdoors sitting area , washing machine was a bonus . Great communication by the owns with check in details . Would highly recommend the Secret Spot to anyone wanting self contained accomodation with stunning views on Bruny . Nothing
• Aditya (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marjolein (10/5): Super cozy stay on Bruny Island, straight on the beach! - Super cute and comfy cottage, great location. We felt home straight away. It was warm and cozy inside, the fire was already set up. Comfy bed and nice kitchen with everything available to cook yourself a meal. Plenty of coffee and tea which we loved, even things in the fridge to make a breakkie! And the location is amazing, with breathtaking sunset on a clear day. The cottage is literally on the beach. Definitly recommend for a cozy stay on Bruny Island!
• Kiel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Annette (10/5): Such a special place - Can't possibly write what we loved as there isn't enough room. The location was amazing - so peaceful and beautiful. The house was so lovely - very cosy and comfortable. It was just beautiful and we had a wonderful couple of nights. Communication with the host was great. It is just down from the winery which was awesome. Loved everything about it. That we only had 2 x nights there.
• Merryn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sean (9/5): Amazing stay - highly recommended!! - Loved the location - end of a no through road. So quiet! Great views of the ocean out the back of the property. Wallabies visited every night. Bed had remote to electrically lift the head of the bed to watch TV more comfortably. Combustion heater was amazing - so warm and plenty of firewood for use. Loved that the owner had the fire going so it was warm before we arrived. The hot water system was extremely quick to heat water. The only slight downside was the electric cooktop - it was very slow to heat up, and cooking took a while. Might need to upgrade. But definitely not unhappy at all
• Lynda (10/5): The stay was awesome, would highly recommend for a couple or a small family. - From the outside appears to be a beach shack but from the inside it’s renovated and modern. We were so impressed. Waking up in the morning and opening the curtains to the beach view in the backyard was awesome. Very secluded and private, if we are ever back on Bruny Island we will return 😊 N/A
• Mark (9/5): Excellent- great place, location , facilities and owners easy to deal with - Cost and comfortable- great location and sensational view It was good - well set up
• Elizabeth (8/5): Peaceful retreat which is very comfortable. - Total seclusion with a beautiful view. A bit hard to find in the dark.
• Annette (10/5): Peaceful, secluded spot with beautiful water views - Very comfortable home with lovely water views and wallabies at your doorstep. Best bed I’ve slept in for ages. Dee had the kitchen stocked with all the essentials for a short stay including bread for toast. The fire was already lit when we arrived kept us very warm. Highly recommended. We didn’t find the orange folder that had a wifi password and assumed there wasn’t any. Perhaps leave it on the kitchen table. It would have been good to have some linen for the bunk bed as my sister and I were travelling together.
• David (9/5): Beautiful spot easy booking experience - Beautiful spot, great host Nothing
• Katrin (10/5): Just so beautiful - Our stay at the cottage was absolutely delightful. The cozy fireplaces added a touch of warmth to the ambience, while the breathtaking sea views were simply mesmerising. We appreciated the thoughtful provision of breakfast supplies, making mornings even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
• Christopher (10/5): Exceptional -
• Julie (10/5): Just what we were after. Cosy and warm. Relaxing and reading. - Great place to relax. Great views of the ocean from the lounge room and bedroom. Great facilities in the kitchen and bathroom. Nothing
• Matthew (8/5): The perfect spot on the edge of the world and watch the sun slowly set and just let go. - Location was fantastic - not long after we arrived we could sit and watch an amazing sunset over the water. Our fault - but we missed the directory of things available and so missed the wi-fi code until we were about to leave.....
• Paula (9/5): Out stay was magical and we didn’t want to leave - Quietness and close proximity to the beach Nothing
• Krister (10/5): Great house connected to nature - The location right on the beach looking across the channel was amazing. At night, the fire pit was a beautiful experience.
• Marlene (10/5): Excellent property to stay in. It has everything you need for an extremely comfortable stay - Excellent location, beachy feel and charm. Had everything we needed and we throughly enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very easy and kind to deal with.
• Maureen (9/5): Quiet, secluded home blending in to nature. - Quiet tranquility location right on the beach, beautifully appointed decor with a lovely wood fire inside and fire pit outside to set the relaxing ambience.

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