10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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Little Red Gate Urban Retreat
Holiday home in Hobart with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kingston, TAS
- Place, Denison Street Reserve1 min walk
- Place, Kingborough Sports Centre3 min drive
- Place, Kingston Beach4 min drive
- Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Little Red Gate Urban Retreat
Little Red Gate Urban Retreat – Only 10 Minutes from Hobart & gateway to Southern and Eastern Tasmania.
Located in the Hobart suburb of Kingston, this stylish modern two-bedroom retreat offers comfort, convenience, and proximity — ideal for guests wanting fast access to Hobart, Salamanca Markets, Waterfront or other attractions.
Escape for a weekend, work trip, family break or longer Tasmania adventure, this retreat is designed to help you relax, explore, and feel completely at home.
Located in the Hobart suburb of Kingston, this stylish modern two-bedroom retreat offers comfort, convenience, and proximity — ideal for guests wanting fast access to Hobart, Salamanca Markets, Waterfront or other attractions.
Escape for a weekend, work trip, family break or longer Tasmania adventure, this retreat is designed to help you relax, explore, and feel completely at home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children over 2 are counted as full rates.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
We take great pride in our property. Please leave the premises in the condition you found it.
Please ensure the kitchen, including surfaces, all dishes, glassware and pots are cleaned and washed. The hosts will levy a $120 additional fee if this condition is not met.
Please remove any rubbish or personal items from the backyard area. Rubbish and recycling bins are conveniently located on the path to the gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Hobart
Located in Kingston, a neighbourhood in Hobart, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingborough Sports Centre or Domain Tennis Centre.
Kingston, TAS
What's nearby
- Denison Street Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Hyperdrive Kart Racing - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Kingborough Sports Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Peter Murrell Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Kingston Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min walk
- Hungry Jack's - 7 min walk
- Madame Clarke's - 6 min walk
- The Salty Dog Hotel - 3 min drive
- Young's Table - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Reinhold Ortlepp
Why they chose this property
The Little Red Gate Retreat is a recently renovated building that served as a bakery in the early hostory of Kingston.
Kingston is really central to all regional attractions, Hobart, Dentrecasteaux channel, the beaches (Kingston & Blackmans Bay) with shopping and transport a walk away. All without the traffic congestion more prominent in other areas.
Walking distance away is the amazing Kingston Hub and plaground area with coffee shops, retail and 3 supermarkets! A number of Bus stops around the proprty provide quick access to Hobart.
Kingston is really central to all regional attractions, Hobart, Dentrecasteaux channel, the beaches (Kingston & Blackmans Bay) with shopping and transport a walk away. All without the traffic congestion more prominent in other areas.
Walking distance away is the amazing Kingston Hub and plaground area with coffee shops, retail and 3 supermarkets! A number of Bus stops around the proprty provide quick access to Hobart.
What makes this property unique
Little Red Gate cottage provides an open modern space with a cosy fireplace, ample room and a secluded outdoor entertainment area with a firepot and BBQ. Yet its central and provides easy access to so much our region has to offer.
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