Empty Nest

we were pleased with the space the unit offered and the proximity to the town hub. Showers were exceptional.!

As we were on a busy corner the traffic flow did concern us initially ,not to mention the train track was right outside our front window Certainly the train track was a surprise! The staircase from the parking lot posed a problem for my wife, but we decided to park over the road in the disabled park which minimised the need to go down the staircase to the parking lot.

Empty Nest was a gorgeous small apartment building (only 4 units) conveniently located within a short walk of Penguin main street shops and cafes, Penguin beach, Penguin creek and Hiscutt park. This was especially helpful as most of the parking in Penguin has strict time limits. The building has its own parking lot with ample parking for guests, as well as street parking close by on Crescent Street. The host Anna was friendly and helpful, and gave clear instructions for where to collect keys, and also checked in during our stay as to whether we needed anything e.g. clean towels etc. The apartment itself was very modern, clean and had all the essentials. It used to be an art gallery and still has beautiful local artworks on the walls. We stayed in unit 4 which is disability access friendly and has a beautiful view of the river. We enjoyed waking up to watch the birds outside our windows. The bed was large and very comfortable, and had ample power points for phone charges, and whatever else you may need bedside. The TV had connections to multiple streaming services, and there was a 3 seater couch and 2 comfortable chairs to sit in for viewing. The bathroom was spacious with large vanity, drawers for storage and the shower had both a rain-shower head and hose head options. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the utensils and cookware you need to make meals at home, and there was options for both bench seating and a four seat round dining table. We also had access to a laundry on site with 2 washing machines, 2 dryers and washing detergent. Outside the building there are tables and chairs in the front, as well as around the side on the verandah area. Penguin is a cute little town, with lots of options for dining, shopping and a fantastic market on Sundays, as well as being within 20 minutes drive of Devonport, Ulverstone, and Burnie.

A note for light sleepers that the freight trains do pass nearby once or twice a night, so just pack some earplugs for the late night/early morning horn.

Excellent well equiped kitchen area with glass stovetop, utensils, microwave cooker, separate meal table with two chairs, separate low coffee table with two chairs, large wall mounted TV with widely adjustable viewing angle hinge and wifi access. Excellent queen bed. Two bedside tables each with two drawers, a large bathroom with no step open shower area. Ramp and stairs access at front where there is temporary public parking nearby across the street and open air on-site parking adjacent to the building down one flight of stairs. All managed comfortably and very clean. Good shared laundry with clothes dryer and outdoor clothes line. Easy flat walk to Penguin Beach, shops, pubs, and restaurants.

Small kitchen bar fridge froze our soy milk and apples, and natural rose hip tea we made and placed in the fridge overnight. We picked numerous small rose hip fruits from trees growing nearby beside a public road.

Private Tidy Nice unit

Being on a walking stick made it incredibly difficult to get bags in and out of the facility. There are either stairs or a busy intersection to cross. We booked in for sea views. We were facing a creek and houses opposite