We’re Hosting Hobart - part of Hometime, Australia’s largest collection of professionally managed holiday homes. We handpick our homes and offer our guests on-the-ground support from people who live, work and support tourism in their community. Here at Hosting Hobart, we've been welcoming guests to Tasmania since 2016 and our excellent local team, led by Matt and Jo, delivers the best service to guests. There’s a stay for everyone in our collection of properties across Hobart - everything from water views to country cottages and city stays. We know you’ll love it here all year round, so get Tasmania on your getaways list for the year ahead and as they say, "come down for some fresh air.”

Nestled above what was once the wine storage of the Herons Rise Vineyard, this inviting sanctuary offers a unique escape with a blend of comfort and charm. The expansive living area, bathed in natural light, features cosy seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV, creating a perfect space for relaxation and family gatherings. Adjacent to the living area, the yard invites outdoor fun or quiet moments under the sky. The open-plan kitchen is designed for culinary delights, with all the essentials at your fingertips. Share your meals at the timber dining table or step out onto the balcony, where seating for four provides a delightful setting for alfresco dining. Here, you can savour your meals while soaking in rural views. At the end of the day, retreat to the serene primary bedroom, where a queen bed offers restful nights. The second bedroom, equipped with a queen bed and two single beds, is perfect for families or small groups. Two bathrooms—one full and one half—offer ample convenience for all guests. Additional features include ample off-street parking and easy access to nearby attractions. In summer, there are Tiger snakes about and we ask that you please wear closed shoes should you walk about the property. We also have several beehives, a small duck pond which is not enclosed, and a creek which borders the property, and children should not be allowed to wander about unaccompanied.

Herons Rise Vineyard is in a rural setting, a kilometre up the road from Kettering. We are the gateway to Bruny Island and to the Huon Valley. Kettering is a tiny village with a Post Office, a petrol station, a little superette, a new coffee shop AND our well-known chocolate shop, The Nutpatch. We are within walking distance to the ferry to Bruny Island, but before then, there is the Oyster Cove Inn, where you can enjoy a pub lunch/dinner overlooking the marina (closed on Sunday nights). Seawall Cafe is on the marina and we also have a Thai restaurant in Ferry Road, and this is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays (at the time of writing) - they serve delicious meals, which you can either eat in or take away. Bruny Island Gateway Cafe is at the ferry terminal and you can grab a coffee or breakfast, while you wait for the ferry. About four kilometres from Kettering, you will find Peppermint Bay in Woodbridge. This is a delightful restaurant on the water - please check their website for opening times. There are plenty of other interesting things to do and see - too much to list here. Contact the host to find out more.