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A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage

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A two-story building with a porch and a fenced area in front.
A kitchen with wooden shelves holding vintage kitchenware, a scale, and a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a grill, and a wooden sign with numbers.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sassafras, TAS
  • Place, Kart Magic Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mersey Community Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, House of Anvers
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

King Size Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Single Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage

This beautiful 2 bedroom 1920’s cottage, set on approx 60 acres in North West Tasmania, has been lovingly restored and feels like a home away from home. Hang out in your own farm stay with private garden and feed your chickens or wonder down to the dam.

This popular cottage will suit a small family, couples, small group or extended groups using our other accommodation. Children are welcome. We include cot, highchair & toys, please request. This cottage is heated by a central wood heater with backup reverse cycle air conditioner.

The kitchen is simple with a portable electric hot plate along with other handy appliances, microwave, small fridge and located on porch a family BBQ with gas wok burner on side.

This accommodation is unique as it has its own fenced gardens including a chook house and swing set.
Long Johns Cottage is very cozy and has a modern bathroom including a laundry nook with a washing machine.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number DA114/2016
Property # 9989351
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Devonport

Sassafras, a neighbourhood in Devonport, is home to this cottage. Home Hill and Don River Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Villa Wines and Devonport Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Anvers and Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
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Sassafras, TAS

What's nearby

  • Kart Magic Raceway - 5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mersey Community Hospital - 7 min drive - 10.9 km
  • House of Anvers - 8 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Home Hill - 12 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Devonport Regional Gallery - 13 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Railton Station - 19 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Banjo's Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Belly’s Bar n Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Limestone Cafe Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪House of Anvers Chocolate Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mackey's Royal Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cottage of comfort on historic farm -Long John Cottage located?

Set in Devonport, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kart Magic Raceway, House of Anvers and Latrobe Fine Art Gallery. Mersey Community Hospital and Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Highly recommend guests to other hosts. Polite, responsible, and a pleasure to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was absolutely outstanding in welcoming us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
They were wonderful guests —very respectful, tidy, and easy to communicate with. Would happily host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage to stay for a couple of days. Comfy beds, great shower and everything is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Smooth check-in, smooth stay, smooth check-out—thanks to guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds really comfortable and the heating was great especially with a combustion
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
They were excellent guests. Communication was smooth, and the place was left in great condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family stay

We loved staying here. There was so many opportunities for us to do without even leaving the farm. Will definitely be back to stay! I highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
They were wonderful guests —very respectful, tidy, and easy to communicate with. Would happily host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Extremely well organised. Easy booking, checkin and communication. Beautifully presented cottage with everything exceeding our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Great guest! communicated clearly and left the place neat and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable clean and warm

Charming cottage, within driving distance to lots of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
It was a pleasure hosting the guests. They treated the property with care and followed all house rules perfectly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend away

It was a lovely weekend away with my partner, truly a magical spot and highly recommended for anyone who loves the chill and relaxed atmosphere and scenery of an old farmstead and cottage, as well as the horses, ducks and chickens on the property as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
I truly enjoyed hosting the guests. Would be happy to host again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing and very helpful. The cottage was well appointed with little extras. We were visited by a couple of the local spiders which are harmless but look scary. The surroundings are beautiful. Near to most amenities. A prettty cottage and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2026
Guests were friendly, reliable, and treated the home as their own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacey was a very helpful host and was easy to contact whenever we needed help. The cottage itself was beautiful and had all the amenities we required. There were also lots of spaces on the farm that we enjoyed exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Thankyou David, we appreciate your stay with us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely farmstay, the fire made the space feel cosy and warm and it had everything we needed. Very clean and Stacey was very easy to communicate with. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
They were fantastic guests —quiet, respectful, and left the property in excellent shape.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely farm stay. Love the farm garden walk and fresh eggs. Cooking amenities for simple cooking only. Bbq is easy though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful staying here. Most comfortable accommodation we've had in a long time. Heater on and house warm when we arrived. Loved having the wood fire going with the farm views out the windows. Cannot fault the owners who were polite, friendly and helpful. Thank you for having us on your farm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
They were excellent guests. Communication was smooth, and the place was left in great condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm stay perfect for exploring the Food Trail

Hosts Stacey and Michael have created a perfect place to stay within minutes of the Food Trail. We stayed at Long John’s Cottage which was as described with everything we needed for a cosy and peaceful place to stay. Stacey kindly showed us around the property, meeting their horses and the resident duck. There is a beautiful outlook from their other residences which you can stay in, including a dam and scenic mountain views. Be sure to purchase some of the delicious farm honey. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
A pleasure to host guest. Communication was prompt and courteous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2026
• Everything went smoothly with guests. A stress-free and positive hosting experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jean T.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Guests took great care of the property and was very considerate throughout their stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
The Guests were friendly, reliable, and treated the home as their own.

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Rocca

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