BIG.SHED.HOUSE. A big old apple shed, lovingly converted into stunningly beautiful, luxurious, & completely self-contained accommodation, in the heart of Tasmania’s picturesque Huon Valley.
THE SPACE. A fully renovated historic apple shed in the Huon Valley, designed by Australian architect Sam Perversi-Brooks.
Cosy up in front of the central fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book. Relax on the north facing deck, nestled amongst the tall open trees. Stay in bed, lounge or cook up a feast in the spacious surrounds. Bathe in the luxurious, open, light filled bathroom, or shower under the stars.
With a wide-open uncluttered space, containing original 100-year-old hardwood flooring and a soaring cathedral ceiling, this bold conversion offers the discerning traveller a sophisticated and idyllic respite from city life.
INTERACTIONS WITH HOST. We're nearby if needed, otherwise you can enjoy your stay in privacy.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. BIG.SHED.HOUSE provides access to the best of Tasmania’s art, culture, food, wine, and natural beauty.
Tasmania’s Huon Valley is one of the most loved food and nature destinations in Australia with travellers flocking to the region from interstate and overseas. Only a kilometre away from all the conveniences of Huonville, the ‘capital’ of this famed apple, cherry and berry growing region, a mere 5, 10 or 15 minutes away from the villages of Ranelagh, Franklin and Cygnet, and a vast array of local wineries, quality food producers, providores, local bakeries, cafes, restaurants and farmers markets. Hobart, Australias smallest capital city (with some disproportionately big attractions), is a 35 minute drive away (the airport is approximately 50 to 60 minutes)
GETTING AROUND.Hobart and the surrounding regions are best explored by car. Huonville is a short walk away (1km) where buses are available to Hobart and beyond. Bicycle hire is available locally in Huonville.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Huonville
Huonville is home to this holiday home. Huon Apple & Heritage Museum and The Huon Apple and Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Huon Valley Golf Club and Home Hill Winery. Scented Rose and Forest & Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
The Lost Captain Restaurant & Taphouse - 15 min walk
Summer Kitchen Bakery Cafe - 4 min drive
Frank's Cider Bar and Cafe - 7 min drive
The Local - 19 min walk
Subway - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Boutique stay in old farm shed pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Boutique stay in old farm shed?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique stay in old farm shed on 17 May 2026 start from AU$346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Boutique stay in old farm shed?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Boutique stay in old farm shed?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boutique stay in old farm shed?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Boutique stay in old farm shed located?
Situated in Huonville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huonville Esplanade Park, Huon Valley Visitor Centre and Huon Library. Huon Apple & Heritage Museum and Huon Valley Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely architecturally designed property as a base to explore the delights of the Huon Valley. Ron and Yvonne were gorgeous hosts with a fine attention to detail.
Noel P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
It was a real pleasure to have Noel and Jules stay with us – such lovely people, with great good humour and conversation. They apparently loved the Shed, and evidently also enjoyed themselves exploring bits and pieces of the Huon area while they were here, all of which is wonderful. We’d love to see them again, anytime.
Perfect location for our purpose. Shed was build with a lot of attention to details. Big space, very quiet and well equipped with everything you need. 5 minutes to town for shopping/dining.
This place was beautifully designed nd constructed and a great space to relax in after a day of exploring the local area. It was very well postioned. Great kitchen to work in or Huonville was just down the road for eating out if you don't want to cook. Very private. Just perfect.
From the moment we opened the door we felt extremely lucky to be staying in such a creative, beautiful space . Quality interior features that are both luxurious and practical. Fire had been lit for us and we could have just stayed in the shed for our whole stay.
Ron and Yvonne’s wonderful property was the most unique stay we had in Tasmania. From the moment we walked in we were blown away, it was even more stunning than photos could capture. Great communication and personal touches. We will all be recommending this stay to everyone and can’t wait to be back someday hopefully soon!
Quirky, cozy great mix of d and new, we all felt very much at home, the managers were great, fresh eggs in the fridge and local aples supplied were beautiful, we highly recommend the shed.
We had a lovely time. Very comfortable and well equipped. Really enjoyed walking and bike riding. Thanks so much for the scrabble set - Ron kindly lent one to us as we forgot ours. Can’t believe we met the man who illustrated The Bunyip of Berkeley Creek. We love that book.
What a stunning property. Easily the most amazing rental we have ever stayed. We didn’t want to even go out, just hang around the amazing 360 degree fire, stare at Ron’s Gorgeous artwork, the red bathroom on a stage and cook in the huge chefs kitchen. Every little thing was considered ... we will definitely be back.
Kylie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your compliments. We hope you stay well and healthy, and yes - you are always welcome back here!
Ron & Yvonne
The BIG SHED was stylish, hugely comfortable and a great place to relax in the peace and quiet for a few days. The kitchen is very well equipped and all the linen and towels are lovely. Thanks also to Ron and Yvonne for the thoughtful touches.
Craig B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the great review. Come back anytime!
Delightful house in a great area. Middle of winter and it was cosy and a great place to stay
Paul F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracey C.
13 Jan 2019
Outstanding property and experience - not to be missed!
BIG.SHED.HOUSE. is a gorgeous place to stay. It is super comfortable in every way and the manner in which it is designed and decorated is exceptional. The owners have put so much thought into this property - it is stunning physically and aesthetically but also the provisioning at the property includes so many extras you feel very at home and well looked after. We stayed here for 3 days and very much wished we could have stayed longer. The property is well located, making it easy to access all parts of the Huon Valley and is beautifully quiet. The bathroom is a fabulous surprise ! Every day we looked forward to returning to the property and our evenings were very special here. We would love to return in winter as well - there is a beautiful log fire that you can turn to face any direction - all items in the house are quality ones. Thank you for a fabulous stay - we appreciated everything about BIG.SHED.HOUSE.
Tracey C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
17 Sept 2018
A beautiful space in a secluded location
This beautifully designed former barn makes for a perfect getaway in the Huon Valley. There’s plenty of space to lounge around in the wonderful open space of the main room if you desire but it’s so easy to get to other parts of the region too. Spent a fantastic couple of nights there and would absolutely recommend this to anyone who asked me where to stay in this area.
Stephen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
13 Sept 2018
Amazing!!!!
We had the best weekend at the Big Shed House and would highly recommend it. I am one of those fussy (very, very) people who always seem to be disappointed when it comes to booking accommodation away from home. This place did not disappoint, the bed and linen were amazing and the kitchen was very well stocked with beautiful ceramics, appliances and furniture. By the way the fireplace turns 360 degrees, so wherever you are in the shed you can enjoy the ambience and warmth. We had a wonderful stay, thank you.
Andrew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hello Andrew, Thank you so much for your compliments. We are happy and appreciate your very generous review. Thank you very much. You are welcome back anytime!. Best regards, Ron & Yvonne
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon C.
3 Sept 2018
Great place for weekend away
The property suited what we needed perfectly. It had a great atmosphere and allowed us to have some time away and explore the Huon area.
Simon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
23 July 2018
Absolutely beautiful
Clean, warm and comfortable. Perfect location, very highly recommend!
Tammy C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
21 May 2018
Understated luxury
We had a wonderful stay at the Big Shed House. It was so well appointed and comfortable. After all, who wouldn't love to curl up on the couch with a fire blazing in the background! We didn't want to leave and greatly appreciated the amount of effort put into making us feel at home. It was clear to us that you spent much time and effort restoring the apple shed. We fell in love with all the quirky upcycled materials and loved that the history of the building was left. No doubt we will be back again very soon.
Lisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cate M.
11 Jan 2018
Perfection...
I don’t think I can say enough about this experience. The building is beautifully designed to capture historical references and gorgeous modern design. So clever. Well done to the architect and whoever did the interior design work. Everything works perfectly. The furnishings are perfect from the wonderful long table on wheels to the wooden lounges on the deck, the beautiful bath and rain shower, to the clever fireplace. The owners have been incredibly thoughtful about anticipating guest needs. We have stayed in a lot of cabins/apartments etc over the years but never found one so well supplied in terms of kitchen,bathroom, linen and helpful local info. We left Australia to live in Europe for 5 years and then the US for 5 years. Our first night sitting out on the deck sipping local wine and eating local cheese listening to the cockatoos with the flowering gums near the deck was just exquisite. As others have said there is so much to do in this beautiful part of Tasmania. We did not meet the owners but had a lot of email communications beforehand and found them to be delightful and very helpful. (We actually stayed January 2018 - the form does not allow for 2018 yet.)
Cate M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
24 Aug 2017
Amazing experience
We stayed here in July 2017, and the whole experience was amazing. The house is beautiful, extremely clean and second to none. We found the owners Ron & Yvonne very pleasant to deal with, and they went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. The location is great too, with lots to do in the area. Would definitely return and recommend to family and friends.
Stephanie M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
AMELIA M.
7 Aug 2017
Magical stay in the Huon Valley
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Big Shed House. We never met our hosts Ron and Yvonne, but they were very prompt in writing to us to give us directions to the property and answering any questions we had. The pictures don't do this space justice - no detail had been spared to ensure we had the most comfortable stay. Our particular favourite was the wood-burning stove that rotates a full 360 degrees, so you can admire the fire from the kitchen, the living room or the bathtub! We can't wait to come back.
AMELIA M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
GLENN F.
5 Apr 2017
Excellent Property
Fantastic place to stay about 25min out of Hobart. The house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Once arriving it was even better than it looks in the photos. It has all quality furnishings and everything you need for your stay. The fireplace was stocked and ready to go when we arrived. We would highly recommend Big Shed House and would definitely stay here again.
GLENN F.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah M.
11 Sept 2025
Leah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Ron and Yvonne Brooks
We are a Melbourne/Berlin couple, making books, art and writing. We choose to live in Tasmania - for its beauty, health, good food, closeness to nature and for its remoteness.
Why they chose this property
We loved renovating our old farm shed together with Melbourne architect Sam Perversi-Brooks, respecting the story of the shed and the history of the beautiful Huon Valley.