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The Duck House

4.0 star property
Cottages in Burnie with kitchens and patios

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Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Queen Street, Burnie, TAS, 7320

What's nearby

  • Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Burnie Arts & Function Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maker's Workshop Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Burnie Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Little Penguin Observation Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 17 min drive
  • Burnie, TAS (BWT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohhh! Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Secret Buddha Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Duck House

Cottages in Burnie with kitchens and patios
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. All 3 accommodations have flat-screen TVs with DVD players and feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Guests will also find washers/dryers, free WiFi, and patios. Housekeeping is not available.
The Duck House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Burnie cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [24 Queen Street]

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Duck Burnie
Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Burnie, Tasmania
The Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Burnie
The Duck House Cottage
The Duck House Cottage Burnie

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duck House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Duck House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duck House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Duck House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Duck House located?

Located in the heart of Burnie, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk, Burnie Arts & Function Centre, and West Beach. Burnie Park and Maker's Workshop Information Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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The Duck House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Another fantastic stay at The Duck House.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely house with lots of ducks all around! Special highlights of Burnie include the penguin colony (very busy during our late-Feb visit), platypus at Fern Glen, and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

A very unique little house close to town and the beach and other amenities. Loved learning the history of the place. It was warm and comfortable. The hosts were very generous with goodies for breakfast. Appreciated washing machine and dishwasher. Loved our stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

We were given a Warm welcome, with a show around property and recommendations for dinner. Very good selection of breakfast supplies and went out of there way to make sure it suited our requirements. The property had everything you would need. Great location walking distance to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Another perfect stay at Duck House. Very comfortable, clean, all self contained, wonderful and generous breakfast supplies provided, great location, friendly helpful hosts, original charm and decor. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

The Duck house was perfect. Loved our introduction to the property and the history behind the name. Lovely and clean, comfy beds and lovely fresh bread and breakfast items supplied. Thank you, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Delightful! And very comfortable. The whole family enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Beautifully renovated home positioned within easy walking distance of all amenities. House was lit up and heating on when we arrived and Lynne the host explained where everything was including full breakfast provisions. A delightful stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Another fabulous stay at Duck House, everything was perfect as usual. The period features, ambience, comfort, breakfast provisions all make for a superb stay. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

Beautifully preserved old home. Well equipped and stocked. Also an available vegetable garden. Lovely owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Beautiful quaint cottage. Comfortable beds and cottage set up nicely. Breakfast provisions were great. Only got to stay one night. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

We felt so at home here. It was honestly one of the nicest houses we have ever stayed at. I wish we were there for longer than one night to be honest, but we will be back to stay again when next in Burnie. Honestly can’t praise this place enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

The Duck House is a beautifully maintained older home with an abundance of character. The Host was lovely and very helpful and there we’re generous supplies for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Great location and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

A lovely stay in a well cared for historic home. Many ducks, decorative and useful. Well equipped and very comfortable. A beautiful back garden access, even some herbs and veggies to pick. Lovely, informative hosts close by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Great location, garden access, suited our needs very well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Gorgeous 2 bedroom house. Very clean and comfortable. Lynne and Tish the most amazing hosts and the breakfast provisions were amazing! Definitely will be back and will try one of the other houses 🏠😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10

This was the best place we stayed at in Tasmania. I loved the decor and it was large and roomy for all of us. The house was immaculate and homey and just felt so comfortable to stay in. The provisions and facilities were above and beyond. The owners were gracious and welcoming. I highly recommend a stopover here and would suggest longer than I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

We loved the Duck house it was very unique, very welcoming and was told the history of it. Everything you need is there plus a very generous breakfast, Loved the opportunity to use anything in their wonderful garden. Lynne and Titch were wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019