FREE SPIRIT PODS
Eco Villas on Bruny IslandFREE SPIRIT PODS
Eco Villas on Bruny Island
FEATURES
Combining luxurious styling, Smeg appliances and espresso machine, free hi-speed WiFi, Smart TV with NetFlix, and a Bose MP3 player, Free Spirit Pods will be the highlight of your holiday.
The cupboards are stocked with herbal teas, olive oil, herbs for cooking, soy sauce, etc. – everything you need if to cook in your Pod if you wish.
The owners offer environmentally-friendly products and donate 50% of profits to water and sanitation programs in developing countries through the”Who gives a crap?” toilet paper program.
ACTIVITIES
Only a casual 35 minute drive on the Southern Outlet from Hobart, and you’ll be on the ferry for a scenic 20 minute ride across the beautiful D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Home of the beautiful South Bruny National Park, you have your pick of wilderness experiences: cruises, walks, wildlife of all kinds.
Bruny Island is also home to stunningly beautiful food and wines. You will find hand made fudge, chocolate, truffles, berries, award winning cheeses, smoked fish, honey, and fresh oysters and more.
Inside your Pod you will find comprehensive info on the What/Where/How – on everything useful on Bruny.
ENVIRONMENT
An Ecostar accredited business
The owners offer environmentally-friendly products and donate 50% of profits to water and sanitation programs in developing countries through the”Who gives a crap?” toilet paper program.
From Ecoshelta: “Being situated on such a remote island in such an environmentally sensitive, coastal location Ecoshelta eco pods were the perfect answer. Ecoshelta’s unique footing system meant that minimal concrete was used in the construction. Small (removable) footings 600mm x 600m were set out in a 2.5 metre grid along the building. Furthermore, Ecoshelta’s telescopic footing system allowed the building to sit above the ground without preventing the natural movement of water, soils & seeds, flora & fauna.
The passive design elements of the house with large eaves, double glazing, building positioning and louvre windows allows for easy control of internal buildings temperatures. The use of wood pellet fireplace was also a sustainable measure to ensure that energy required for heating was provided using minimal and recycled materials. All timbers for the buildings were sustainable source and locally produced native Tasmanian species meeting all FSC standards.
All water for site is harvested through rainwater catchments and the highly advanced aerated wastewater system has allowed for safe native garden bed transpiration.
Replanting of native understorey, mid-storey and upper-storey vegetation will allow for a fully restored, environmentally sound building site in years to follow with plenty of habitat for native fauna.”
What we love…
The Free Spirit Pods are situated in a superb waterfront location on Bruny Island next to Quarantine Station National Park on Bruny Island Tasmania. Featuring superb handcrafted Tasmanian timber fittings and quality appliances throughout, as well as thoughtful, personal touches, you’ll feel instantly at home in this gorgeous Bruny Island accommodation.
Tell me more
Launched in April 2019 and overlooking picturesque Quarantine Bay, guests simply love the atmosphere created in the two luxurious eco-Pods. The self-contained Pods make the perfect base from which to explore Bruny Island. Or to simply relax and observe the wildlife from your private deck.
Get the Facts
Where is it? Barnes Bay, Bruny Island Tasmania
What? Eco Pods
Style of Accommodation? Self contained open plan villas.
Who? Each pod sleeps two adults, and has room available for a couple of kids.
Accessible? Please enquire
How much?
Sounding Good? Read on…
Situated in a beautiful waterfront location, this superb Bruny Island accommodation sits alongside Quarantine Station National Park and overlooks beautiful Quarantine Bay with 250m of direct waterfront access.
There are two luxury eco pods: Blue Wren and Flying Duck. Both pods have a queen bed, kitchenette, beautiful bathroom with underfloor heating plus an Italian leather sofa-bed. Both of the open-plan studio-pods feature double glazed floor to ceiling bi-fold doors leading onto your spacious private deck. Each pod sleeps two adults, and has room available for a couple of kids.
A private mooring is available for guests, plus access to a private jetty, fishing rods and kayaks (with life jackets & paddles supplied).
Garry Deutsher and Chris Varney Clark would like to extend a very warm welcome to every guest on their Tasmanian holiday and look forward to sharing their piece of paradise with you. Garry and Chris both have extensive experience working in tourism and hospitality gained over many years working within Australia and overseas tourist destinations.
Stunning Bruny Island is Tasmania’s premier island destination with a holiday adventure to suit everyone. With a permanent population of 800..there’s never a big crowd. Historic Quarantine Bay State Reserve is on your doorstep and a 30 minute drive to the beautiful South Bruny National Park, you have your pick of wilderness experiences: cruises, walks, wildlife of all kinds. Bruny Island is also home to stunningly beautiful food and wines. You will find award winning cheeses, smoked fish, honey, and fresh oysters, plus hand made fudge, chocolate, truffles, and berries in season, and plenty of wild and marine life to keep you amused. Wonderful bush and beach walks, and a serene atmosphere.
Take a short walk to Quarantine Bay or Chalky Point, scattered with aboriginal middens, or just laze in the comfy outdoor lounge on the balcony.
Being remote, the owners suggest that you stock up with a wide range of delicious local food that you can cook in your kitchenette, or barbeque on the verandah or at our communal firepit.
You could be lucky to spot a wide range of semi-tame native animals gather every evening.
Free Spirit Pods are just a short drive from “Get Shucked” oyster bar and the “Bruny Island Cheesery,” award-winning luncheon attractions.
Hosts: Garry Deutsher and Chris Varney Clark
Address: Davis Road, Quarantine Bay, 7150 Barnes Bay, Australia
PRICE RATE POLICY
Every enquiry and booking through GREEN GETAWAYS AUSTRALIA shows your support for the fabulous environmental initiatives undertaken by this property. That’s SO good to know!
FEATURES
Combining luxurious styling, Smeg appliances and espresso machine, free hi-speed WiFi, Smart TV with NetFlix, and a Bose MP3 player, Free Spirit Pods will be the highlight of your holiday.
The cupboards are stocked with herbal teas, olive oil, herbs for cooking, soy sauce, etc. – everything you need if to cook in your Pod if you wish.
The owners offer environmentally-friendly products and donate 50% of profits to water and sanitation programs in developing countries through the”Who gives a crap?” toilet paper program.
ACTIVITIES
Only a casual 35 minute drive on the Southern Outlet from Hobart, and you’ll be on the ferry for a scenic 20 minute ride across the beautiful D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Home of the beautiful South Bruny National Park, you have your pick of wilderness experiences: cruises, walks, wildlife of all kinds.
Bruny Island is also home to stunningly beautiful food and wines. You will find hand made fudge, chocolate, truffles, berries, award winning cheeses, smoked fish, honey, and fresh oysters and more.
Inside your Pod you will find comprehensive info on the What/Where/How – on everything useful on Bruny.
ENVIRONMENT
An Ecostar accredited business
The owners offer environmentally-friendly products and donate 50% of profits to water and sanitation programs in developing countries through the”Who gives a crap?” toilet paper program.
From Ecoshelta: “Being situated on such a remote island in such an environmentally sensitive, coastal location Ecoshelta eco pods were the perfect answer. Ecoshelta’s unique footing system meant that minimal concrete was used in the construction. Small (removable) footings 600mm x 600m were set out in a 2.5 metre grid along the building. Furthermore, Ecoshelta’s telescopic footing system allowed the building to sit above the ground without preventing the natural movement of water, soils & seeds, flora & fauna.
The passive design elements of the house with large eaves, double glazing, building positioning and louvre windows allows for easy control of internal buildings temperatures. The use of wood pellet fireplace was also a sustainable measure to ensure that energy required for heating was provided using minimal and recycled materials. All timbers for the buildings were sustainable source and locally produced native Tasmanian species meeting all FSC standards.
All water for site is harvested through rainwater catchments and the highly advanced aerated wastewater system has allowed for safe native garden bed transpiration.
Replanting of native understorey, mid-storey and upper-storey vegetation will allow for a fully restored, environmentally sound building site in years to follow with plenty of habitat for native fauna.”