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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed free of charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Laundry
Pets allowed
More about Cedar Cottages Blackmans Bay
Cedar Cottages Blackmans Bay
Featuring river views, Cedar Cottages Blackmans Bay provides accommodation with balcony, around 700 metres from Blackmans Bay Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay.
Reviews from 
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 8 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Dec 2025
Good size house and comfortable. Could do with updating furniture and decor but that’s not a major issue
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 8 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Feb 2026
The ocean was visible from the property but host said he'd sent a pin to our account which we didn't receive.
Property surrounds eg garden were not well maintained.
Property surrounds eg garden were not well maintained.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 12 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Dec 2025
Great location to explore Hobart and the surrounding area. Spent two weeks and throughly enjoyed the stay. The only feedback it would have been good for the linenand towels to be changed.
Couple
Comment: 29 Jul 2025
Stayed in: Jun 2025
Cedar Cottage – Overpriced, Uncomfortable, and Deeply Disappointing
Cedar Cottage – Overpriced, Uncomfortable, and Deeply Disappointing
After our home was damaged by flooding, we needed somewhere to stay long-term while repairs were underway. That’s how we ended up at Cedar Cottage — a necessity, not a choice. We’re locals, familiar with the area and the going rates for accommodation, so what unfolded over our 39-day stay was both surprising and disheartening.
Financial Shock and a Lack of Transparency
Despite paying over $10,000 — at a rate of more than $1800 per week — the host contacted us only 21 days into our stay, stating that we’d already accumulated $700 in electricity costs over the past 30 days. But we hadn’t even been there that long. We were shocked. The usage he claimed made no sense given our habits: we’d only run the heat pump and lights as needed, taken standard showers, and used the washing machine twice — and one of those occasions resulted in two damaged clothing items, one of which was an expensive jacket.
There was no itemized breakdown, no meter reading, no attempt to provide clarity or transparency — just a large number and the expectation that we’d contribute more on top of the already hefty fees we were paying.
When we questioned the charges, the host responded with a list of costs he felt justified passing on to us. He explained that Stayz takes 15%, that 10% goes to GST, and then mentioned rising land tax, council rates, and insurance premiums — all of which are standard for any property owner, particularly in this region. As fellow homeowners in the area, we empathize with the pressures of property ownership, but that doesn’t make it acceptable to shift these burdens onto guests. We were renting a property, not investing in it.
He then proposed that we pay an additional $10 per day to help cover electricity costs, without any acknowledgment of the shared laundry between our cottage and the neighbouring property — whose residents were using the washing machine daily. How could our usage possibly explain the spike in power consumption when we barely used the appliance ourselves?
When I raised these concerns and expressed how uncomfortable we were becoming in the property, the host’s response was cold and clinical: “My apologies, I will take it up with my manager.” That was the extent of his engagement. There was no follow-up, no compassion, no gesture to make things right or ease the stress we were under.
In frustration, I even told him, “Fine, we’ll just turn off the heat pump and freeze through winter.” And that’s exactly what we began doing. We stopped using heating in the middle of Tasmanian winter just to avoid another unexpected bill. His only response was to remind us again to “keep consumption down.”
At this point, we were no longer just inconvenienced — we were emotionally drained. So much so that we opted to spend weekends at our flood-damaged construction site, where things were chaotic but at least felt honest, rather than staying another night at Cedar Cottage where we were constantly worried about financial penalties and further disappointment.
Given the unpredictable and somewhat unreasonable financial demands already made by the host, we felt anxious about potential attempts to recoup further costs — possibly through a cleaning bill. To protect ourselves, we decided to go above and beyond with our cleaning duties before checking out.
We scrubbed and tidied the property thoroughly — far beyond what any standard guest should be expected to do — and took before-and-after photographs to document its condition. This wasn’t about pride in leaving things spotless; it was about self-protection. We wanted irrefutable proof in case the host tried to pin unexplained electricity charges on us via accusations of damage or uncleanliness.
Even without the financial stress and poor communication from the host, the property itself had a long list of issues that made our stay increasingly uncomfortable. These weren’t minor inconveniences — they were examples of neglect and substandard maintenance that should never exist in a rental property, especially one charging premium rates.
Here’s what we encountered:
- Dirty dishes in cupboards and rubbish hidden under furniture, including bottles under the bed and tucked deep into the couch
- A kitchen floor that felt unstable and soft, almost ready to give way
- A toilet floor that made us feel unsafe every time we stepped on it
- A front door that jammed badly when it rained — making entry and exit a stressful chore
- Cracked glass in the window of the front door — raising both safety and aesthetic concerns
- Outdoor seating on the verandah that was visibly broken and unusable
- Beds so hard they felt like sleeping on stone — we didn’t get proper rest for weeks
- Electric blankets that technically worked but barely offered any warmth
- A couch that was visibly deteriorating, flaking apart with every use — we had to bring our own blankets to sit without getting covered in bits of faux leather
These problems accumulated day after day. At first, we overlooked them — grateful just to have a roof over our heads. But the longer we stayed, the more evident it became that Cedar Cottage was not guest-ready, let alone suitable for extended accommodation.
The property felt neglected, unloved, and ultimately unworthy of the price tag. Nothing was maintained to the standard you’d expect at this level — and certainly not for what we paid. There was a sense throughout our stay that this wasn’t about guest comfort or experience; it was about income maximization without concern for quality or responsibility.
Cedar Cottage might work for a short-term visitor who only needs a bed and doesn’t look too closely at the details. But for anyone seeking a longer stay — or even basic hospitality standards — we simply cannot recommend it.
This was not just a bad experience. It was a stressful, uncomfortable, financially questionable situation during one of the hardest periods of our lives. The host had every opportunity to act with kindness, to reassure us, or to simply honour the level of care his guests deserved. He didn’t.
Despite cleaning the cottage beyond standard expectations — including watching a YouTube tutorial to learn decorative toilet paper folding — we left the property cleaner than we found it. Still, after checkout, the host attempted to recoup the unexplained power bill by charging another $200, and further claimed the property was left unclean. It felt like a final insult after weeks of discomfort and vigilance.
If you’re considering staying here, particularly during a time of personal difficulty or extended need — please, look elsewhere.
There are properties in the area run by empathetic hosts who understand how to manage their business without sacrificing the wellbeing of their guests. Unfortunately, Cedar Cottage was not one of them.
After our home was damaged by flooding, we needed somewhere to stay long-term while repairs were underway. That’s how we ended up at Cedar Cottage — a necessity, not a choice. We’re locals, familiar with the area and the going rates for accommodation, so what unfolded over our 39-day stay was both surprising and disheartening.
Financial Shock and a Lack of Transparency
Despite paying over $10,000 — at a rate of more than $1800 per week — the host contacted us only 21 days into our stay, stating that we’d already accumulated $700 in electricity costs over the past 30 days. But we hadn’t even been there that long. We were shocked. The usage he claimed made no sense given our habits: we’d only run the heat pump and lights as needed, taken standard showers, and used the washing machine twice — and one of those occasions resulted in two damaged clothing items, one of which was an expensive jacket.
There was no itemized breakdown, no meter reading, no attempt to provide clarity or transparency — just a large number and the expectation that we’d contribute more on top of the already hefty fees we were paying.
When we questioned the charges, the host responded with a list of costs he felt justified passing on to us. He explained that Stayz takes 15%, that 10% goes to GST, and then mentioned rising land tax, council rates, and insurance premiums — all of which are standard for any property owner, particularly in this region. As fellow homeowners in the area, we empathize with the pressures of property ownership, but that doesn’t make it acceptable to shift these burdens onto guests. We were renting a property, not investing in it.
He then proposed that we pay an additional $10 per day to help cover electricity costs, without any acknowledgment of the shared laundry between our cottage and the neighbouring property — whose residents were using the washing machine daily. How could our usage possibly explain the spike in power consumption when we barely used the appliance ourselves?
When I raised these concerns and expressed how uncomfortable we were becoming in the property, the host’s response was cold and clinical: “My apologies, I will take it up with my manager.” That was the extent of his engagement. There was no follow-up, no compassion, no gesture to make things right or ease the stress we were under.
In frustration, I even told him, “Fine, we’ll just turn off the heat pump and freeze through winter.” And that’s exactly what we began doing. We stopped using heating in the middle of Tasmanian winter just to avoid another unexpected bill. His only response was to remind us again to “keep consumption down.”
At this point, we were no longer just inconvenienced — we were emotionally drained. So much so that we opted to spend weekends at our flood-damaged construction site, where things were chaotic but at least felt honest, rather than staying another night at Cedar Cottage where we were constantly worried about financial penalties and further disappointment.
Given the unpredictable and somewhat unreasonable financial demands already made by the host, we felt anxious about potential attempts to recoup further costs — possibly through a cleaning bill. To protect ourselves, we decided to go above and beyond with our cleaning duties before checking out.
We scrubbed and tidied the property thoroughly — far beyond what any standard guest should be expected to do — and took before-and-after photographs to document its condition. This wasn’t about pride in leaving things spotless; it was about self-protection. We wanted irrefutable proof in case the host tried to pin unexplained electricity charges on us via accusations of damage or uncleanliness.
Even without the financial stress and poor communication from the host, the property itself had a long list of issues that made our stay increasingly uncomfortable. These weren’t minor inconveniences — they were examples of neglect and substandard maintenance that should never exist in a rental property, especially one charging premium rates.
Here’s what we encountered:
- Dirty dishes in cupboards and rubbish hidden under furniture, including bottles under the bed and tucked deep into the couch
- A kitchen floor that felt unstable and soft, almost ready to give way
- A toilet floor that made us feel unsafe every time we stepped on it
- A front door that jammed badly when it rained — making entry and exit a stressful chore
- Cracked glass in the window of the front door — raising both safety and aesthetic concerns
- Outdoor seating on the verandah that was visibly broken and unusable
- Beds so hard they felt like sleeping on stone — we didn’t get proper rest for weeks
- Electric blankets that technically worked but barely offered any warmth
- A couch that was visibly deteriorating, flaking apart with every use — we had to bring our own blankets to sit without getting covered in bits of faux leather
These problems accumulated day after day. At first, we overlooked them — grateful just to have a roof over our heads. But the longer we stayed, the more evident it became that Cedar Cottage was not guest-ready, let alone suitable for extended accommodation.
The property felt neglected, unloved, and ultimately unworthy of the price tag. Nothing was maintained to the standard you’d expect at this level — and certainly not for what we paid. There was a sense throughout our stay that this wasn’t about guest comfort or experience; it was about income maximization without concern for quality or responsibility.
Cedar Cottage might work for a short-term visitor who only needs a bed and doesn’t look too closely at the details. But for anyone seeking a longer stay — or even basic hospitality standards — we simply cannot recommend it.
This was not just a bad experience. It was a stressful, uncomfortable, financially questionable situation during one of the hardest periods of our lives. The host had every opportunity to act with kindness, to reassure us, or to simply honour the level of care his guests deserved. He didn’t.
Despite cleaning the cottage beyond standard expectations — including watching a YouTube tutorial to learn decorative toilet paper folding — we left the property cleaner than we found it. Still, after checkout, the host attempted to recoup the unexplained power bill by charging another $200, and further claimed the property was left unclean. It felt like a final insult after weeks of discomfort and vigilance.
If you’re considering staying here, particularly during a time of personal difficulty or extended need — please, look elsewhere.
There are properties in the area run by empathetic hosts who understand how to manage their business without sacrificing the wellbeing of their guests. Unfortunately, Cedar Cottage was not one of them.
Hotel response
Comment: 1 Aug 2025
I feel very sorry for you. This review was left out of frustration as we had to claim the $200 damage deposit. The guests booked for almost weeks (Reservation ID HA-2QF0C4) and then must have loved it so much (can you believe it?) that they extended their stay by another 8 nights ( Reservation ID HA-1WJVXY). This does not make sense!
Maybe they play a dirty game with their insurer and need to explain now they had to pay extra $200, probabaly the only money they had to pay themselves. What a malicious and misleading review.
Maybe they play a dirty game with their insurer and need to explain now they had to pay extra $200, probabaly the only money they had to pay themselves. What a malicious and misleading review.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 28 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
There were a couple of maitenance issues which we had to work around.
The kitchenette is quite basic for the cost of a stay. No stove or oven.
Location is good, however you have to carry everything up quite a few steep stairs.
The kitchenette is quite basic for the cost of a stay. No stove or oven.
Location is good, however you have to carry everything up quite a few steep stairs.
Very good location
245 Roslyn Ave, Blackmans Bay, 7052, Australia|0.45 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets allowed free of charge
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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