In St Helens .You'll find Priory Ridge Wines and Medeas Cove Conservation Area within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Mount Pearson State Reserve and McDonalds Point Conservation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Medeas Cove Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Binalong Bay - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles
Bay of Fires - 14 min drive - 11.1 miles
St Helens Point - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles
Getting around
Launceston, TAS (LST) - 121 min drive
Restaurants
Lifebuoy cafe & Quail Street Emporium - 4 min drive
Easy, Tiger - 4 min drive
The Wharf Bar & Kitchen - 5 min drive
Sco and Co
Banjo's - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Happy Nomad.
Happy Nomad combines the feeling of being immersed deep in nature with the convenience of being located just 5 minutes from St Helens.
Situated on 3.5 acres, our peaceful property is home to towering gums, beautiful native birds, and diverse Australian wildlife.
Whether you’re in town for world-class mountain biking, wineries, secluded beaches, bush walking, fishing, surfing, or simply to relax, Happy Nomad is the perfect place to wind down between exploring the region.
The Space
REST
Sink into sleep. From large, comfortable bedrooms to relaxed, calming lounge areas, a restful night’s sleep or a lazy afternoon nap is always within reach.
* 3 thoughtfully appointed bedrooms
* Bedroom 1: Queen bed with premium bedding
* Bedroom 2: Queen bed with premium bedding
* Bedroom 3: King single bunk beds (ideal for children or additional guests)
* Ceiling fans
* Block-out blinds
* Queen-size sofa bed in the lounge room (available by request only and subject to an additional guest fee)
* Porta cot & high chair available on request
EAT
Our kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay. You’ll even find some pantry staples waiting for you.
Fully equipped kitchen
Electric stove, oven & microwave
Fridge & freezer
Dishwasher
Kettle & toaster
Coffee & tea
Oils, herbs, spices, condiments and pantry staples
BATHE
Our home features two beautiful bathrooms designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind. In the main bathroom, you'll find an original claw-foot tub, heated floors and a spacious shower with a luxurious waterfall head.
2 modern bathrooms with spacious showers, vanity, toilet, heated floors & heated mirrors
Original refurbished claw-foot bathtub
Complimentary self-care products
Hair dryer
Laundry washer & detergent
UNWIND
Watch a movie on the smart TV or simply enjoy the warmth of the fire. There’s nothing left to do but sink into the sofa, put your feet up, and leave the world behind.
Open-plan living area
Wood fire heater
Smart TV with Netflix
Multi-room Sonos audio with Spotify connectivity
OUTDOORS
There is no shortage of space to spread out, relax and unwind. Walk out the front doors and down the stairs to find a large deck surrounded by towering native gum trees — the perfect place to share meals, enjoy the sun or stargaze at night.
Large outdoor entertaining deck
Alfresco dining area
Gas BBQ with utensils
Lawn area for picnics and lawn games
Lock-up shed for bike storage
PLAY
Laugh, play, and enjoy time spent connecting over a game of cards or outside on the lawn.
Board games
Card games
Finska
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire house during their stay via a secure key lockbox.
The Neighborhood
St Helens overlooks the beautiful George’s Bay, a renowned fishing port with no shortage of local seafood to sample. Take a stroll down to the wharf to buy fresh seafood or enjoy fish and chips while watching the fishing boats come in.
St Helens is also the main service town for the area, offering supermarkets, bakeries, banks, a post office, gift shops, and a great selection of cafés and restaurants.
Getting Around
We recommend having a car to enjoy all that Tasmania’s East Coast has to offer.
Notes
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Sofa bed is available by request only and incurs an additional guest fee.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 023-2013
Property is also known as
moxxi-property-ANSONS-BAY-112-ST-HELENS
Frequently asked questions
How close is Happy Nomad. to the airport?
This vacation home is 95.5 mi (121-min drive) away from the Launceston, TAS (LST) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Happy Nomad. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Happy Nomad. to the beach?
This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5-min drive) from Kirwans Beach and 9 mi (13-min drive) from Beaumaris Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Happy Nomad. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Happy Nomad.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Happy Nomad.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Happy Nomad.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Happy Nomad. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Happy Nomad. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Happy Nomad. to downtown St Helens?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from St Helens.
Happy Nomad. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Judith K.
Mar 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings convenient to town
Judith K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
Mar 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was excellent comfortable beds great with two bathrooms well stocked with everything you need an information booklet on how to use some of the house hold machines would be good
Peter S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
We loved our family time in this great country house kids had a blast running around only short distance to st Helen’s highly recommend .
Melissa L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fiona E.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sooo peaceful
We loved our stay at Happy Nomads. The location was so peaceful. The beds were comfy and the showers were great. We had everything we needed to relax and restore ourselves. Thank you.
Fiona E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Catherine P.
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
A lovely place to get away to for a few days and still close to the delightful township of St Helens!