Places to stay in St Helens

Loved our stay which was unfortunately far too short. There are local adorable animals in the garden & a path directly to the fantastic beach in front. Sandra was a great host & the property has everything you could need for a comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings

Everything was absolutely perfect. I visited all the attractions and restaurants recommended by Maddy, except for a few inland spots because we were short on time. Every place we went to was stunningly beautiful, and the food at the restaurants was excellent. Most importantly, after a long drive with my family, we arrived at Maddy’s cottage to find the lights on, the heating running, and soothing music playing. It truly felt like coming home, as if someone was waiting for us. In the midst of a long journey, that moment brought such warmth to me and my family — a memory we will cherish for a long time. So, if anyone asks me for travel advice about Tasmania, I would say: make sure to spend at least one night in St. Helen, and stay at Maddy’s cottage to experience the feeling of coming home!

A quiet and comfortable house. Comfy bed, well heated, very well equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge room. We enjoyed our stay here. The house had a very homely feeling with heaps of personal touches. The shower had plenty of hot water, although the shower cubicle was very small and a bit uncomfortable to use. Not a deal breaker for us but it would be more so for large people. The only other minor disappointment was the driveway. It is very steep and has a sharp turn to park outside the front door. We were driving a Ford Ranger with a double bike rack on the back and after a brief attempt to back down we aborted and parked on the street above the house. A normal car would probably be OK fitting down, or maybe we are just over cautious. These are only two minor things in a property that was otherwise excellent. The back deck is large, with a good covered outdoor setting, and the view down the back yard to the pond was delightful.

We loved staying at this cottage. It was beautifully presented, neat and tidy with all amenities that you need for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the stunning scenery and peacefulness. The zipline and play equipment was a welcome bonus to entertain our child. The proximity to Derby was great, and lovely to stay somewhere close by but private. Our host was helpful with local recommendations, and very responsive and friendly, even offering early check in. We would love to stay again on our next trip to the area and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property. Thank you

Julie’s place was spotless, had everything we needed - the blankets to snuggle under on the couch were a lovely thought. The bed was really comfortable, and the place was really spacious. The views across the paddock where the wallabies and kangaroo were feeding were a bit special! Even though the house is quite close to neighbours, it felt very private. Loved having a second toilet!

From the moment we walked up to the house we were drawn to the river front, absolutely stunning. The sound of silence! Wild life everywhere. We made use of the kayaks (new hobby incoming). This place is worth every scent from the quirky/eclectic decor to the hot tub and deck on the river. We will definitely be back! If I could give more than 5 stars it would be 100 👌

Homely, peaceful, everything you need for the best rest and relax. From the window nook for reading to lazing next to the outdoor fire pit with a wine, we had a lot of fun.

We had an amazing stay and it made our Easter break great! Our host was so helpful and we really appreciated his thoughtful advice. We fully recommend this place to anyone wanting a great break on Tassie’s east coast.