Lumeah Guest House

Step into Lumeah @ Adventure Bay, an iconic 1888 guest house in Adventure Bay.

Perfect for families and friends, this spacious 4-bedroom home blends heritage charm with modern comfort, featuring two living areas, a cosy fireplace and leafy gardens.

Just steps from Quiet Corner Beach and minutes from shops, parks and Bruny Island Cruises, Lumeah is the ideal base to explore Bruny Island’s history, wildlife and stunning white-sand beaches.

Lumeah Guest House @Adventure Bay — A Historic 1888 Landmark Stay on Bruny Island

Step into Lumeah, one of Bruny Island’s most iconic historic homes — built in 1888 by the Gray Brothers and lovingly preserved as a rare piece of Tasmania’s early settlement history.

Once the centre of a bustling sawmill settlement, Lumeah has lived many lives: a post office, shop, boarding house, youth hostel, gallery and a private school for settler families.

Today, it welcomes guests as warm, spacious, self-contained accommodation just steps from Adventure Bay’s peaceful Quiet Corner Beach. Here, the past is part of the experience. Many original features remain — timber details, heritage finishes, and the unmistakable charm of a nineteenth-century homestead.

Outside, relax in leafy fern gardens and enjoy the history beneath your feet. The property sits where the original sawmill once operated, surrounded by the grounds where 16 workmen’s huts, stables for 16 horses, a blacksmith’s shop and a school once stood. Every part of the house whispers stories of early island life and the families who shaped this community.

Perfect for families and groups of friends, Lumeah comfortably hosts up to 8 guests across 4 generous bedrooms, two inviting living areas and a charming heritage-style layout. The home is tastefully renovated to preserve its original character — timber accents, period details and cosy atmospheric touches — while offering the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom amenities and a lovely fireplace for cool Bruny evenings.

Lumeah is perfectly positioned for an effortless island escape. Enjoy being only steps from Quiet Corner Beach, a few minutes’ walk to Adventure Bay’s shops, the park and community centre, and close to multiple pristine white-sand beaches. You’re also just a short drive from the award-winning Bruny Island Cruises, Fluted Cape Track, wildlife encounters and some of Tasmania’s most fascinating coastal walks.

Whether you’re gathering family, exploring with friends, or seeking a heritage-rich retreat close to Adventure Bay’s best attractions, Lumeah offers an unforgettable stay where Bruny Island’s past and present come together in comfort, charm and natural beauty.

Listing Highlights
• Historic 1888 homestead built by the Gray Brothers
• Hosts up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms
• Perfect for families and groups of friends
• Two living areas + a cosy fireplace
• Tastefully renovated while preserving original character
• Steps from Quiet Corner Beach
• Minutes to Adventure Bay shops, park & community centre
• Short drive to Bruny Island Cruises, Fluted Cape & stunning beaches
• Peaceful gardens and heritage ambience throughout
• Self-contained accommodation with modern comforts

Guest access:
Lumeah also includes a small ancillary residence located at the rear of the main house, separated by a securely locked door. This space is not part of the guest area, and your privacy is fully respected at all times. Guests have exclusive use of the main house throughout their stay and will not be disturbed.

Other things to note:
This charming historic cottage is located at the front of the property. At the rear, there is a small, fully separate private residence where I stay occasionally while working on Bruny Island. It has its own entrance and is completely independent from the guest accommodation.

The private residence is completely independent from the guest cottage and does not form part of the accommodation. Your privacy and comfort are always respected, and guests enjoy a peaceful, uninterrupted stay.

Both the front and side gardens are all yours to enjoy throughout your stay. On one side, a lush fern forest creates a cool, rainforest-like atmosphere, while the garden on the other side is more open and sunlit, framed by beautiful native trees—offering two peaceful outdoor spaces to relax and unwind.

Registration Number: Exempt