House in Tasmania
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
This house was designed by Dr Mark Dewsbury, Centre for Sustainable Architecture, University of Tasmania. Mark has designed a house that, on the edge of a World Heritage National Park, aims to capture Tasmania's alpine heartland.
The house is a highly efficient solar passive design, capturing the warmth from the sun and releasing it at night. There is also an air-based heat pump that heats the concrete slab of the house. Insulation is extensive with double glazing throughout.
The 100 acres that the house is on was clear-felled 30 years before purchase and now, 50 years on, the forest is thriving. The house footprint is just 86 square metres yet while compact the design feels spacious.
Cradle Cave features
The house design was inspired by the curved seed pods of native hakea plants. High expansive windows provide extensive views of alpine vegetation creating a sense of being part of the incredible Tasmania mountain high country. While sitting in the warmth of the house you can look out at snow-covered trees, feeling cocooned and protected from the elements.
Various native animals can be spotted day and night with an extensive array of birds, the occasional wombat, possums, paddy melons and wallabies. This is an ideal location for a romantic weekend, family gathering or simply time-out from a busy lifestyle.
'When the sun is shining it's glorious, but even when it's grey, and you're sitting in the warmth with a good glass of red, and looking out at the floor to ceiling nature, it's pretty idyllic',
We have excellent mobile coverage in the house for Telstra only.
The house is a highly efficient solar passive design, capturing the warmth from the sun and releasing it at night. There is also an air-based heat pump that heats the concrete slab of the house. Insulation is extensive with double glazing throughout.
The 100 acres that the house is on was clear-felled 30 years before purchase and now, 50 years on, the forest is thriving. The house footprint is just 86 square metres yet while compact the design feels spacious.
Cradle Cave features
The house design was inspired by the curved seed pods of native hakea plants. High expansive windows provide extensive views of alpine vegetation creating a sense of being part of the incredible Tasmania mountain high country. While sitting in the warmth of the house you can look out at snow-covered trees, feeling cocooned and protected from the elements.
Various native animals can be spotted day and night with an extensive array of birds, the occasional wombat, possums, paddy melons and wallabies. This is an ideal location for a romantic weekend, family gathering or simply time-out from a busy lifestyle.
'When the sun is shining it's glorious, but even when it's grey, and you're sitting in the warmth with a good glass of red, and looking out at the floor to ceiling nature, it's pretty idyllic',
We have excellent mobile coverage in the house for Telstra only.
Amenities at Cradle Cave Cradle Mountain
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Tasmania
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers a peaceful and tranquil stay close to Cradle Mountain with unique and comfortable accommodations. The house is warm, well-appointed, and provides a fantastic base for exploring the area.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We spent 5 nights at Cradle Cave. The house is cosy and warm with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. It was only 15 min drive to Cradle Mountain/st Claire National Park where we spent our days exploring. We woke up on our last morning to a magical white winter wonderland. We highly recommend the Cradle Cave.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
A lovely, comfortable property within an easy drive to Cradle Mountain. Very peaceful environment with all the necessities.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2025
Beautifully appointed, all mod cons, plenty of space (deceptive, like a Tardis).Fauna feasted quietly and the birds were fantastic. from Wrens to Kookaburras'We will be back!!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Nov 2023
The best thing about the location was the stars and the little Paddy melon visiting in the morning. Unfortunately the interior and furnishings of the house was quite lifeless. Not a cosey homely feel at all. Definitely not for more than 4 people as it's very small. The house itself does actually keep warmth in, but so much so we had to either sit outside or go for a drive as it was to hot and stuffy. Unfortunately with no screens on doors and few windows to open it wasn't pleasant and probably nicer in colder weather. It was beautiful to be literally in the bush and listen to the Wonderful sounds
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9.8Outstanding
(176 Ratings)
The property offers a peaceful and tranquil stay close to Cradle Mountain with unique and comfortable accommodations. The house is warm, well-appointed, and provides a fantastic base for exploring the area.
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