Bushy Summers - A Nurturing Bayside Shack

Entire cabin in Strahan, Australia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Claire
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.

Bay view

Guests say the views are gorgeous.
As featured in Country Style Magazine, Galah Magazine, Love Shacks & Boutique Homes.

Bushy Summers sits on the edge of Lettes Bay amongst neighbouring historic miner’s shacks.
It is the most private shack in the bay and was lovingly restored in 2018 By Matthew & Claire using both sourced and up-cycled materials.
The essence of the shack is simple, light & cosy with attention to details & stunning water views.

This is truly a magical place, the perfect retreat for one to two people.

The space
Feel nurtured at Bushy Summers, the perfect place to completely relax & be at one in nature.

The Bushy bedroom has a comfortable double, cast iron bed & is topped with beautiful, luxe, flax linen bedding.
The bedroom has a large internal, picture window with a view through the living area and out over the bay. No need to hurry out of bed as you can still watch the bay as it slowly wakes up.
From the bedroom you enter the bathroom through our iconic blue, carved, wooden doors.

Enjoy soaking in our cast iron, claw foot bath, just lay back and watch the tops of the gum trees through the window as they sway across the sky.

Bushy has a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for those who don’t want to leave the peace of the bay.
You can enjoy your meals looking out through the large window which frames the water view perfectly.
There is a cosy day bed to curl up on with a cup of tea and a good book, when you feel like staying put.

Anytime, night or day, sit outside on our deck, listen to the birdsong, feed the ducks, breath in the fresh clean Tassie air and watch the ever changing skies.

Guest access
Guests can enjoy the whole cabin and wander around the other shacks and the communal grounds of Lettes Bay. Bushy Summers sits tucked away at the end of the bay which makes it the most private of all the shacks.
Guest parking, is communal, for all guests visiting the bay and situated 25 meters across the road, next to the Captains Rest sign.

Other things to note
There is no freestanding shower - bath only and no TV.
Bushy has a very comfortable double bed.
We are located at the top of a culdesac and have shutters for extra privacy.

Guest parking is not on site, however, it is available 25 meters away on the opposite side of the road and
is for all guests visiting the bay. It is situated next to the Captains Rest sign.

Bushy Summers may not suit guests with mobility issues because parking is not on site, we have a freestanding bath and there are 4 steps leading up to the front door of our cabin.

Please note sometimes phone coverage can be limited. Telstra is the most reliable mobile service. We do have Wi-Fi in the shack but you will need to have all your essential information printed out when you are on the road.

The weather can be a little wild in winter and very occasionally the roads can affected, so if in doubt please check. It may be a good idea to consider travel insurance in case you need to cancel at short notice.

Registration details
DA2020/16

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 277 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Strahan, Tasmania, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

The serenity and close-knit community of neighbouring, historic miner shacks is what makes Lettes Bay so special. As do the constantly changing weather and enormous skies. The bay is more alive during the summer months but the winter is also very special. Rug up and get out for long walks, take a steam train ride or explore Macquarie Harbour and take a Gordon River Cruise.

For supplies, the local IGA (grocer) is a 10 minute drive. They stock most things you will need. The best coffee is to be found at the Coffee Shack and they sell good homecooked treats. There is a liquor store in Strahan, along with a petrol station and laundromat.

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is only a 5 minute drive from the cabin and the Gordon River Cruise terminal is less than a 10 minute drive.

Please note:
There is signed 'Private' road at the end of Lettes Bay road, not for guest access.

Meet your hosts

Designer, photographer and author who loves shunshine and light. I travel between Europe and Australia and particularly love summer. I can't live without creativity, sunlight, nature and authenticity.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm