Empty Nest | Apartment in Penguin, Tasmania

Positive: We stayed in apartment 2 which has a small kitchen, table & a great bed. The view from the vast window overlooking the sea is brilliant. Overall it's a comfortable apartment. This is our second stay here.

Positive: Location & beautifully appointed

Negative: Nothing

Positive: The apartment was lovely and clean. Very modern. Everything you need is provided. Lovely watching the sun go down over the beach and coming up of a morning from the room. Ned was very comfy

Negative: It is located on a busy intersection alot of traffic but it does quieten down after 8pm Alot of light comes in between the Holland blinds

Positive: Size of the room. Cleanliness.

Negative: Finding where to park. Parking area needs upgrading

Positive: great location

Positive: Clean, tidy, I thought the location was good, 5 minute walk to shops, kids playground

Negative: Nothing to dislike

Positive: Near the centre and the shoreline.

Negative: Train noise.

Positive: Empty Nest was a gorgeous small apartment building (only 4 units) conveniently located within a short walk of Penguin main street shops and cafes, Penguin beach, Penguin creek and Hiscutt park. This was especially helpful as most of the parking in Penguin has strict time limits. The building has its own parking lot with ample parking for guests, as well as street parking close by on Crescent Street. The host Anna was friendly and helpful, and gave clear instructions for where to collect keys, and also checked in during our stay as to whether we needed anything e.g. clean towels etc. The apartment itself was very modern, clean and had all the essentials. It used to be an art gallery and still has beautiful local artworks on the walls. We stayed in unit 4 which is disability access friendly and has a beautiful view of the river. We enjoyed waking up to watch the birds outside our windows. The bed was large and very comfortable, and had ample power points for phone charges, and whatever else you may need bedside. The TV had connections to multiple streaming services, and there was a 3 seater couch and 2 comfortable chairs to sit in for viewing. The bathroom was spacious with large vanity, drawers for storage and the shower had both a rain-shower head and hose head options. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the utensils and cookware you need to make meals at home, and there was options for both bench seating and a four seat round dining table. We also had access to a laundry on site with 2 washing machines, 2 dryers and washing detergent. Outside the building there are tables and chairs in the front, as well as around the side on the verandah area. Penguin is a cute little town, with lots of options for dining, shopping and a fantastic market on Sundays, as well as being within 20 minutes drive of Devonport, Ulverstone, and Burnie.

Negative: A note for light sleepers that the freight trains do pass nearby once or twice a night, so just pack some earplugs for the late night/early morning horn.