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Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax

Halcyon Days can be found on a quiet little street called Halcyon Grove in St Helens on Tasmania’s North East coast.

The house is a short stroll down to Georges Bay, close to one of the many popular fishing jetties and straight onto the path leading around the bay to the shops of St Helens while taking in the open vistas.

Halcyon days is perfectly situated to base yourself to explore north along the coast to Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires or south down as far as Freycinet or head up into the hinterland to Pyengana, the Blue Tier and Derby.

The house has two bedrooms accommodating four guests and an open plan dining, lounge and kitchen area.
Off street parking is available and Halcyon Days has a large fenced yard that can accommodate well behaved dogs that don’t want to miss out on the family holiday. There is a large deck at the rear with views down to the bay filtered by beautiful big gum trees.

Halcyon Days is a relaxing spot to take in the surrounding serenity and explore all this beautiful part of the East Coast has to offer.

Property manager

Matt Gibson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DA185-16

Property is also known as

Halcyon Days ST Helens St Helens
Halcyon Days ST Helens Private vacation home
Halcyon Days ST Helens Private vacation home St Helens
37783_87135

About the neighborhood

Map
St Helens, TAS

What's nearby

  • Percy Steel Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Suncoast Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Easy, Tiger Cinema - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St Helens Mountain Bike Trails - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bays Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lifebuoy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banjo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lease 65 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax located?

Situated in St Helens, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Boggy Creek Conservation Area, Kirwans Beach, and Medeas Cove Conservation Area. Georges Bay Esplanade and Percy Steel Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Halcyon Days - A comfortable, quiet and well equipped based to explore or relax Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice touches at this property. Dogs catered for with some food and bowls. Some kids activities. Lots of extras in kitchen eg, coffee tea sugar and more. Nice location, car recommended but can walk to the water. Good amenities, comfy beds. Quiet area. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini break
A gorgeous light filled place to stay with your dogs. We had a wonderful time and so did they.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the house was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It is a lovely property. The only thing that let it down was the outside furniture was very tired and needs attention.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Halcyon days holiday
Lovely house, simple and perfect for us. Great location and great garden for our dog
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ernie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
One of our worst holiday accomms
Tired and well past its best. The bathroom in particular could do with a serious make over. We concur with previous users who passed comments on the drive - it is appallingly bad to being almost beyond use. Other previous comments note the shower - frankly it is unsafe for even the most able bodied. But for the elderly and those prone to falls it is perilous. A simple solution would be a good non-slip bathmat - and, of course a grab rail.. Another concern for the aged are the loose rugs that shift and rumple up creating potential trip hazard. This was the first accommodation of its type we have stayed in that did not have electric blankets - end given how chilly the weather was they were needed. In regard to heating why has the heat pump been "locked on" to a single lowish temp with no way of increasing same or boosting the flow. Very strange! Also needed was some instructions on using the microwave - all these devices are different and without suitable use instructions they can be frustrating to use. Overall we were very disappointed with the accommodation and believe it to have been way overpriced compared to recent holiday stays we have enjoyed in Tasmania. Sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplicity at its Best
Our third time at Halcyon Days so that speaks for itself. Fantastic views over looking George’s Bay and a lovely walk into St Helens in a relatively new path, we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Condiments
I feel that the lack of condiments let the place down a bit .Other places we have stayed in always had milk in the fridge, a variety of teas to choose from and coffee sachets t choose from,not everyone enjoys plunger coffee.I realise these are trivial points but they do make for a better stay.ps the jug didn't seem to want to turn off automatically.The rear deck is a big bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Beach House Vibes
The home offers a beach house vibe that is relaxed, homely, and so well-presented. My mother and I felt immediate excitement as we entered the home and knew we were going to enjoy our stay. And it certainly did not disappoint. It was clean and well-furnished with everything we needed and so much more. The view to the bay from the huge back deck was just the cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Helens quiet getaway
Very clean with everything needed for a self contained stay. Quiet location, parking at door, great communication with host. Close to the bikeway/walkway along the bay and easy walk or drive to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rowena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a great location
The house was perfect for us. A great size, neat and clean, and in a good location on a quiet street, but still within walking distance of the town. The house had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay, but it would have been nice if the DVD player was available as advertised in the amenities list for the house - we had one day of rainy weather and took some DVDs along but couldn't watch them. We found other things to do so it wasn't a big deal, but perhaps update the property info to reflect this for future. We would come back to stay again :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
Lovely clean little cottage with everything you need. Location nice and quiet. Excellent for the fur babies with its fully fenced backyard. Will definately return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog Pawrents look no further!
Loved our stay at Halcyon Cottage. Everything was super clean, the beds were amazingly comfy, the view from the balcony was glorious, and the property had all we needed for our stay. However the best part for us was the fully fenced, completely secure yard for our furbabies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Halcyon Days
Enjoyed our stay at Halycon days in it’s beautiful, quiet setting with outlook to Georges Bay. Delightful, clean and comfortable accommodation and great to have a secure fenced yard for my fur babies. Great communication from and service from Matt.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Launceston TAS Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage escape
A cute cottage with lovely decor and just the right size for four adults on a weekend stay. Shower could do with an update, but everything else was perfect for us. Hubby is very particular about noise levels anywhere we stay, and the quiet location away from the main high street was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great position,
So clean and well appointed, secure fenced yard for our furry friend. Great communication and service from property managers. We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Accommodation
A clean, convenient and comfortable place to stay. My husband, dog and I enjoyed our second visit to Halcyon Days. This time of year, especially, is lovely to sit out on the deck and appreciate the delightful water views! We hope to stay again in the NY. Thanks to our host Matt.👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen O., Dalmèny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
No problems at all. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Helen’s Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Halcyon Days with our fur babies. The house is very clean and decor is delightful. The enclosed yard and deck, along with a great sea view are fabulous. The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a home away from home experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage style house with a view
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous house. Spotlessly clean and comfortable with a beachy, French Vibe. Our dog Skipper enjoyed the deck and views too! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely sunny house
Lovely house, nicely appointed and great secure fenced yard for our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous sunshine
House was lovely and bright. Back deck excellent sunny position. Short walk along water front into St.Helens restaurants. Very friendly town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., Richmond Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A great place for us and our fur kids
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Away
Was a great pet friendly place to stay, close to town quiet street. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021