The Outlook on Mount Louis - 1 Bedroom

The Outlook on Mount Louis - a luxurious haven and home for nature lovers, aurora chasers and appreciators of a quieter place. This 1-bedroom modernist architecturally designed building sits beautifully on Mount Louis in the Tinderbox Hills. Overlooking a canopy of tall eucalyptus trees are the magical views of the Derwent and South Arm Peninsula to Iron Pot Lighthouse and beyond. This is where you can have a bird’s eye view of the exciting finish to the Sydney- Hobart yacht race! The space The open plan living area is comfortable and cosy. The bedroom is spacious and has a wardrobe and indulgent ensuite with a shower and bath. After a hard day visiting Mona and the Hanging Gardens in Hobart, you will sleep well on the very comfy designer mattress. The unusual Japanese influenced horizonal windows in the spacious living/dining area glide open easily bringing the outside vista inside. Laze on the deck that runs the entire length of the building or meditate outside your bedroom sliding door. Behind the house, near the old quarry, are more magical long views over the D'entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island and North West Bay. You can enjoy both sunrise and sunset at this incredible vantage point. All amenities have been thought through with practical style and ease. You will find the laundry hidden behind the breezeway roller door. Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian wine over dinner whilst taking in the stunning evening moonlight water views. Later, get cosy, dim the lights and browse the smart TV or play your favourite music through the pro Bluetooth speakers. Later still, sit on the deck not forgetting your wine and be awed by the galaxy of stars and stillness. Many of Tasmania’s iconic marsupials graze lazily at dusk just beyond the deck. Wallaby’s, echidnas, bettongs, bandicoots, possums, potoroos, and the rare eastern quolls are all common visitors to the area. Harder to see is the tiny and endangered 40 Spotted Pardalote that nests in woodlands on Mount Louis and Tinderbox Hills. Abutting the property, is Tinderbox Hills Reserve and Walking Tracks. For those who like bush walking and exploring, go to the 'trailhiking' website and look up Tinderbox; it's a great place to start and is full of useful maps and info. Tinderbox Marine Reserve is bustling with sea life and is perfect for snorkelling and contains Kelp forests that are home to many spectacular species, including colourful wrasse fish, rock lobsters, abalone, and seahorses. It’s also an amazing vantage point for the pursuit of the Southern Aurora, although your very own deck on Mount Louis can be an incredible vantage point. Approaching and leaving Mount Louis Road onto Tinderbox Road East, especially at night, please be acutely aware of animal activity foraging for food and crossing the road. The mountain and hills are their natural habitat so please drive and safer to avoid hitting our beautiful native wildlife and adding to more road kill statistics. Guest access Guest will have access to the entire pod and the laundry facilities next door behind the rollaway door. There will be a second locked bedroom not accessible with your booking, in a separate 'pod' (if you'd like the 2 bedroom option, please enquire or find the sister listing on Airbnb). Other things to note Due to the property being contactless self check-in, booking guest is required to complete an online registration prior to check-in, which will include uploading a copy of their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license or passport). Mount Louis Moderns is fairly remote and you will not be able to walk to any amenities, so you will need to hire a car. The driveway is long and gravel, and can be steep at times. Just maintain your speed and you will make it with ease. Retreats Tasmania have a strict no parties, no smoking, and no pet's policy. Registration Details DA2013280