This was a last minute decision to get away from Hobart. Craig was very accommodating with only a few hour's notice, which was much appreciated.
The hour's drive from Hobart gives drivers the chance to stop at places like Copping, Dunalley or Murdunnah without eating into your Tasman Peninsula experience.
On arrival, we found a neat, clean and well-appointed holiday house with fantastic views over Pirates Bay. WiFi worked well, Netflix and various other streaming channels were available and an eclectic choice of books were available as we sat on the deck to watch the sunset (and sunrise).
We had hoped to eat at the Lufra Hotel only minutes away, but this was not available (seasonal closing?) so the only option after 7.00pm was the Dunalley Hotel - a ten minute drive back towards Hobart. This was not an issue for us, but it might be for those who like a drink with their meal. Perhaps prepare or purchase a cold collation or be prepared to try the pizza oven provided at the house or, of course, cook for yourself in the simply-appointed, but perfectly adequate, kitchen at the house.
Eaglehawk Neck is a terrific place to launch from to explore the Tasman Peninsula: Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen, the Blowhole and, of course beach and cliffside walks are minutes away and the broader appeal of Port Arthur and beyond are accessible, knowing you have a comfortable refuge to return to.
To continue our exploration of this beautiful part of Tasmania, we would happily return.