Honour with Karen Knowles - a special event to celebrate International Womens Day on Bruny Island

Three Trees Retreat achieved Finalist in 2014 Stayz Holiday Rental Awards Eco-Friendly category. The property offers waterfront accommodation on pristine Bruny Island. This stylish, tranquil, two bedroom self contained cottage is only a short stroll to a sheltered bay and close to Dennes Point's fine dining cafe, providore and art gallery. Three Trees Retreat overlooks the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. With spectacular natural landscapes, Three Trees Retreat is surrounded by natural bushland, including a private forest reserve for the protected forty spotted pardalote. Watch dolphins, seals, penguins, white-bellied sea eagles and wedge-tailed eagles from the large outdoor deck. Possums, quolls, echidnas and wallabies also abound. Accommodation includes one queen bed and two single beds, a comfortable living area with flat screen television, sound system and complimentary DVDs and books. There are laundry facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom that includes a large walk-in shower. The dining area overlooks spectacular coastal views, and the barbecue and outdoor furniture is located on a deck overlooking D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Two night minimum stay applies.

Located 25 minutes from the Hobart CBD, Tinderbox Cliff House is set in a secluded bush setting overlooking the Derwent River, making it the perfect property for a Hobart getaway. The main lounge room has parquet timber flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can sit and enjoy the spectacular water views after a day spent sightseeing. There is a second living area as well. Fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Wake up with a view in the main bedroom that has a queen-sized bed, walk-in robe and floor-to-ceiling windows. All bedrooms are located on the lower level- down a set of 9-10 stairs. The second bedroom also with a queen bed and the third bedroom with a single are also flooded with natural light. Both the main bathroom (upper level) and the ensuite(lower) have walk-in showers. There is a laundry with full washing facilities for your convenience and plenty of off-street parking available. With shops, beaches, cafes and restaurants nearby, Tinderbox Cliff House provides a private and peaceful escape with the convenience of being close to amenities needed on your holiday to Hobart.

Meet the resident wallabies and quolls while you sit on the deck enjoying the peace of the evening. You may be lucky enough to meet one of the resident echidnas. Listen to the silence of the bush. Search for orchids and other special native plants. Allow the calls of the many birds to waken you. Gather family and friends, using the three bedrooms, bunkroom, bathrooms, and spacious lounge and decks. A maximum of eight people. Prepare family feasts in the well-equipped kitchen, or head out to enjoy sampling the speciality cheeses, oysters, fudges, wine, whiskies, gin, and nearby cafes and hotels. Or barbecue on the Weber on the front deck. Relax inside with the well-stocked library and video collection, or play one of the board games provided. Gather in front of the wood heater if you’re cool, all wood is provided. Explore the treats that North Bruny and South Bruny offer from this comfortable and convenient base. Find a beach or a bushwalk nearby for some personal time or to share with friends and family. Enjoy the adrenaline rush on seeing the magnificent coastline on one of the top 100 adventure boat rides in the world.