Derwent Hideaway is a fully furnished 1950's self contained house with absolute waterfront to the Derwent river located at 4 Harbinger Lane Austins Ferry off Austins Ferry road.
Derwent Hideaway has three bedrooms, a bathroom with separate toilet and wash basin, fully equipped brand new kitchen and laundry, barbeque, towels, linen, TV, stereo etc. Derwent Hideaway sleeps up to nine people and portacots (cribs) for babies are also available. All main rooms have wonderful views of the Derwent River and Mount Direction. It has a large riverside garden dominated by two ancient oaks and a giant blue gum at the rear .
The property is surrounded by water and parkland. The local Yacht club and launching ramp at the waterside end of Austins Ferry Road and shops and public transport at the other end are both a short walk away and easily accessed by vehicle or bicycle.
Derwent Hideaway is an ideal base for business or pleasure as it is close to major businesses and tourist attractions and the Brooker highway which is the main route to Tasmania's west and north from Hobart. To get to the property you actually drive past the corner of historic James Austin Park where the first ferry in Tasmania and second oldest building in Tasmania are located.
Derwent Hideaway is rented short to medium term at competitive rates and is suitable for business people looking for somewhere to stay, a retreat or quiet place to work or holiday makers keen on sampling the many attractions that the Hobart region is famous for.
Pets are welcome at Derwent Retreat but not inside. There is an enclosure suitable for compatible animals. 
Room/Bed Configuration
Sleeps 6, with sofa bed and day bed 9
Master Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Sofa double bed and day bed
Portacot on request (Babies stay for free)
The sofas are very comfortable!
Bathrooms and Toilets
Bathroom with shower and separate toilet/handbasin. Second toilet.
Business Facilities
Computer and desk supplied. Cable and wireless broadband are available at no charge.
Telephone
A local call only telephone is provided. The number is 09211170
Library
We have a large book swap library
CD's and Videos
A book swap library. CD's and videos available.
Local Call only Telephone
A local call only telephone is not provided.
Facilities of the Elderly and Physically Handicapped
The property is not fully wheelchair accessible according to Australian standard AS 1428. It may suit people with limited disabilities depending on whether assistance was available from others in the party. There is one step to the front and side doors. All rooms are then at the same level. The shower has an entrance lip, wide door and a safety bar. The showers are not suitable for wheel chairs and shower heads are not removable. Hand rails are installed in the main toilet. All door frames are standard size.
Other Facilities
The property has a modern fully equipped kitchen with microwave, hotplates, stove and fridge. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer. There is a separate barbeque area with a second dining table and chairs. All linen and crockery are provided and there is a TV, stereo etc. electric heaters for warmth, wireless broadband and large garden dominated by two historic oaks planted by Lady Franklin with a great outdoor area for relaxation.
Supplied
Without notice and at your risk:
Fishing gear
By prior email request at your risk:
Bicycles, canoes and sail board (if available)
High baby chairs. Portacots.