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High On Penguin - located at Penguin

High On Penguin - located at Penguin

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Aerial view
Private kitchen

Overview of High On Penguin - located at Penguin

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Penguin, TAS
  • Popular LocationPenguin Tourist Information Centre14 min walk
  • Popular LocationPenguin Undercover Market17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Montgomery State Reserve5 min drive
  • AirportDevonport, TAS (DPO)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

High On Penguin - located at Penguin

High On Penguin is a B&B in Penguin, a popular seaside town situated on the North West Coast of Tasmania. High On Penguin offers affordable accommodation with self-catering full kitchen facilities and full breakfast ingredients.

High On Penguin is located on a hill close to the town centre with panoramic views of the Penguin township and the coastline to the east. There are a number of excellent restaurants and cafes within a ten minutes walk.

High On Penguin has five comfortable guest rooms. Each room is decorated on a rock 'n roll theme. There is a Neil Young Room (queen size bed), a Jimi Hendrix Room (queen size bed), a Joni Mitchell Room (queen size bed), a Bob Dylan Room (king size bed) and a Janis Joplin Room (queen size bed and two single bunk beds).

There are two bathrooms and toilets, a large kitchen/dining area, two guest lounges with large screen TVs and surround sound and a large collection of music, CDs, DVDs,movies, a music book library and music memorabilia. The downstairs lounge has a genuine working Wurlitzer jukebox. A large private balcony has fantastic sea views and barbecue and dining facilities.

High On Penguin is an easy 25 minutes drive from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and a 30 minutes drive from airports in Burnie and Devonport. Penguin is a scenic 90 minutes drive from the Launceston airport.

Affordable Accommodation

High On Penguin caters for singles, couples, famiies and groups of up to 10. The pricing is affordable and includes full breakfast ingredients. The pricing is as follows: $60/person/night and $50/person/night for groups of 5 or more, children under 5 years stay free and children between 5 and 15 years are half price.

Unique Music Experience

High On Penguin was opened on the 1st of June 2012 by Ronnie & Maggie Burns. Ronnie is a legend of early Australia rock 'n roll and Maggie had a long association as a choreographer on the long running TV production - Young Talent Time.

High On Penguin's five bedrooms - the Jimi Hendrix room, the Neil Young room, the Joni Mitchell room, the Bob Dylan room and the Janis Joplin room are decorated with memorabilia and have biographies etc. of each artist. Why these five artists - the are the owner's favourite artists of the 60's and 70's.

The downstairs lounge area has a working Wurlitzer Jukebox, a large screen TV with surround sound and a large collection of CDs and DVDs. This roonm has fantastic panoramic sea views.

The stairway between the two levels of the house is decorated with music memorabilia - featuring a male and female rock 'n roll hall of fame. The area at the top of the stairs contains more music memorabilia and music books.

The upstairs lounge is a very spacious area. It has a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. It has a restored record player, heaps of LPs, a large screen TV with surround sound, a blu-ray player and a large collection of CDs and DVDs. This room contains most of the music book library.

There are autobiographies/biographies from a wide range of music genres - they include Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Leonard Cohen, Janis Joplin, Bono, Dusty Springfield, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Neil Young, Billy Thorpe, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Ozzie Osborne, Paul Kelly, Ronnie Wood, Stevie Wonder, Townes Van Zandt, Elvis, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Morrison, Simon & Garfunkel, Meat Loaf, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Ray Charles .........

The collection of CDs, DVDs and music movies cover the broad range of popular music - rock, R&B, blues, country, alternative, reggae etc.

Property manager

Gerard Leary
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock
Property Registration Number BP208259

About the area

Penguin

Located in Penguin, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Montgomery State Reserve and Ferndene State Reserve, while Ulverstone History Museum and Maker's Workshop Information Centre are cultural highlights. Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Lobster Expeditions and Under The Oak, handmade gallery and gifts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

What's nearby

  • Penguin General Cemetery - 8 min walk
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 14 min walk
  • Penguin Undercover Market - 17 min walk
  • Mount Montgomery State Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 8 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hey Buddy - 9 min drive
  • Jo and Co Café - 12 min walk
  • Renaessance - 14 min walk
  • Groovy Penguin Cafe - 12 min walk
  • Mount Gnomon Farm - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High On Penguin - located at Penguin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at High On Penguin - located at Penguin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at High On Penguin - located at Penguin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High On Penguin - located at Penguin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High On Penguin - located at Penguin located?

Situated in Penguin, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Penguin Beach, Penguin General Cemetery, and Johnsons Beach. Penguin Tourist Information Centre and Penguin Undercover Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penguin Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Though travelling for work this time would make a great holiday house for longer stays.
Lots of great amenities, immaculate gardens , very comfortable all around. Would stay again. It was quiet at night and the beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
This property looks over the main beach at penguin and has everything I wanted and more in a house away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
dust
One of my friends is an asthmatic and does not cope well with dust
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described
We had a 1 night stay at High on Penguin and it was very comfortable. To have breakfast supplied and lots of games and entertainment memorabilia around the house, we will be back. Thank you Gerard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special place
Spacious, relaxed accommodation with everything at your finger tips Gerard is a very welcoming host who is immensely generous in his provision of so many kitchen supplies. View is superb. Thank you, Gerard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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