Hilltop Cottage | Cottage in Tighes Hill
2 Bedroom Cottage in Tighes Hill
Hi folks...
Imagine that bag of weirdly shaped bananas at the supermarket. Just as tasty as regular bananas but a bit... weird.
Welcome to hilltop cottage!
Though she features:
• Spacious rooms with comfortable beds,
• Unlimited NBN Wifi,
• Fans & portable aircon in the main bedroom and lounge. Gas heating.
• A basic new bathroom (2022) and new flooring throughout (2021), she is oddly laid out and not for everyone. First impression is a bit rough as the old verandah needs replacing, but indoors is a different story.
The space...
The cottage was built in about 1880. A lot has happened to her in that time.
She is not like a modern home. She creaks a little with age. She has a few oddities and a few gaps.
In renovating her, I found four different types of floorboards and 1950's magazines under the mid century era Linoleum. Hardly a straight line in the place...
The white tin roof is high, the verandah wide and the insulation thick, so she is really good at keeping an even temperature. The aircon unit is really only needed a few days a year and does a decent job of taking the edge off those real scorchers. Fans make sleeping and spending evenings inside generally comfortable but this is NOT a hotel. It's not going to be a perfect temperature all the time so if this is what you prefer you need to consider other options.
As was typical of the times, the original four room cottage was connected to the outdoor 'dunny' and laundry via a breezeway. There were sloping concrete pathways and it was open to the street. The original tiny bathroom still has 1800s exterior walls made from split timber planks, 'upgraded' in the 1960s. I added a new toilet there so it's not as far to the original.
I converted the original laundry to a relatively modern bathroom. It's not ALL THAT, but it's pretty good. That breezeway almost feels indoors now. I closed it off to the street and added oak flooring, a back door and decent lighting. It IS still effectively outdoors though. Like I said, it's quirky...
The kitchen is modern with the oddity of the sink being in an adjacent space - a scullery, like a posh house :)
So. Try to think of the experience as something from another era. Though there are mod cons, amazingly comfy beds and some stylish details, it's not too hard to imagine what it would have been like 130 years ago. I hope that resonates with my guests.
Enjoy.
Guest access
The rear of the property isn't really part of the listing.
The little front yard is cute and the front deck is a nice spot to enjoy a coffee in the morning or a beer in the afternoon.
Other things to note
ACCESSIBILITY details:
As much as possible I've kept everything on the one level, though there is a small step up from kitchen to scullery and down into the second toilet. Not ideal for a walker frame.
Please consider the backyard as if it were a neighbouring property. It doesn't in any way affect the cottage but to be clear, it is not included in the listing, so no need to venture out the back door.
License number
PID-STRA-11101-1
This 2 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Tighes Hill. Enjoy your stay in Tighes Hill at this Cottage.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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2 bathrooms
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Shampoo
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Bed sheets provided
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2 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Spices
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Electric kettle
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Toaster
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Microwave
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Refrigerator
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Near the beach
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Marina nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Golf nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Games
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TV
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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On the river
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Near a hospital
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In the city center
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Travel crib
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Children's toys
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Children's books
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Iron/ironing board
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Change of towels (on request)
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Free WiFi
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Fenced yard
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Porch or lanai
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 2297, pid-stra-11101-1 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses solar energy
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