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9.2

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Rosevears, TAS

Brisbane Street Mall16 min drive
Cataract Gorge18 min drive
Country Club Tasmania24 min drive
Launceston, TAS (LST)26 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

This is a beautiful little place to stay. Judith was a good host and very responsive. We stayed here with our 2 school...

Tegan B.

Oct 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Living area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley

Sublime Secluded Sanctuary
As a luxury RETREAT, or a base to explore the region, River Vineyard Retreat is boutique, unique and memorable.
Just 15 minutes from the city center, this apartment nestled high in the trees and overlooking one of Tasmania's finest wine growing regions and the Tamar River seems like a world away.
Being right in the vines of one of our highly acclaimed vineyards means that wine tasting is right there on site. Grab a bottle of stunning Sparkling and have a long warm bath with your own private amazing view. You can't go past sampling a local Pinot from one of the many neighboring vineyards with some local grown beef on the BBQ and spectacular views from the deck.
On site cellar door and a gin distillery.
Apart from the amazing food and wine experience that is all around, there is so much to see and do, and within such short distance. River Vineyard Retreat is the perfect base for your visit to Tasmania, its wine, its food, its adventure.
Try a leisurely stroll along the river and pop into the historic Rosevears Tavern for an award winning Tassie Beer, and local steak or seafood.
Or grab some fresh produce from the nearby supermarket, the kitchenette has all you need to fix yourself a meal, we recommend a BBQ on the deck.
The apartment has all the mod cons: A/C, wifi, Smart TV, Netflix, DVD, stereo, kitchenette etc. but it also has an amazing wall of glass, spacious raking ceilings and fun games and movies to make your stay warm, comfortable and memorable.

Property manager

Judith Anne Hearn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Grindelwald

Located in Grindelwald, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Brisbane Street Mall and Harvest Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bradys Lookout State Reserve and Native Point Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Penny Royal Adventures and City Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.

Rosevears, TAS

What's nearby

Brisbane Street Mall - 16 min drive
City Park - 16 min drive
Cataract Gorge - 18 min drive
University of Tasmania Stadium - 18 min drive
Country Club Tasmania - 24 min drive

Getting around

East Tamar Junction Station - 22 min drive
Launceston, TAS (LST) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cabin - ‬6 min drive
‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
‪Timbre Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Shakers - ‬6 min drive
‪Baba's Kebabs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley located?

This family-friendly Grindelwald apartment building is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tamar Ridge and Bradys Lookout State Reserve. Native Point Nature Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tegan B.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location

This is a beautiful little place to stay. Judith was a good host and very responsive. We stayed here with our 2 school aged children as the listing stated it was suitable for 4 adults. There is a nice bedroom with ensuite and the second sleeping area is a fold out couch in the living area. It’s quite small and was not ideal for the four of us. Would be perfect for a couple. Loved the location and surrounding areas. Hopefully will be back without the kids one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Des I., Adelaide

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the trees.

Great location and great design. Environmental perfect for relaxing. Environmentally design consideration.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vineyard views

Spectacular views. Great location. Well supplied with everything we needed. A few small maintenance items needing attention.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian L.

23 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vineyard retreat

Great views, wildlife as you drive from the road. Very comfortable accommodation, close to Launceston.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good location

good location and nice large scenic windows,

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Andrew B.

28 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing, outdated and dirty

We stayed in unit 5. The views are great. But unfortunately we were greeted with at least 3 skinks running around and sunbaking on the carpet. The wine glasses, cups and cutlery were filithy- we had to wash everything prior to using it. Which was difficult as there was only a few drops of dishwashing detergent left in the bottle and some used dirty chux cloths. We also couldn’t find the kitchen sink plug. The outdoor furniture and balcony was also very filthy, covered in dust and bird droppings. And it looked like it had been like that for a long time. So we had to clean that before we could use it as well. In the bathroom, no new/fresh soaps or shampoo were supplied. In the shower there was what looked like their personal 1 litre bottles of shampoo and body wash which we weren’t keen on using. Also the shower floor was disgusting, had lots of hair and some unknown piece of food or something on the shower floor. It’s a shame the accomodation was so disappointing and unclean because it could be amazing if it was updated and maintained better. It has huge potential. The unit itself is outdated with blown lightbulbs and the towel rails loose and falling off the walls. Also a lot of their personal items lying around and stuffed in cupboards making the place feel cluttered. In the bedroom, some of the spare blankets and pillows were rolled up and thrown into a cupboard with a dirty vacuum plonked on top of them. We took photos of all this but are unable to upload them to this review. For price we paid, we really expected much better and unfortunately don’t recommend staying here. The owners were lovely with the small amount of communication we had, so I hope they can improve the units and the cleanliness. We cleaned it up and left the unit in better condition than we found it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

PAUL D.

26 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot

Really good location to explore the Tamar Valley and dealings with Judy prior to our visit was great. The venue itself is somewhat tired and could do with a mini makeover. Some of the dissapointing aspects included: - Vegemite supplied was 18 months out of date. - Several dead flies in the bathroom and ants throughout the kitchen. - The washing machine spin cycle didn't work resulting in extremely wet clothes! - Only 1 wine glass which seemed odd given we were in a wine region! - TV set is extremely small for size of the living room, from speaking to other guests most other places had 50+ inch tvs. - No toilet seat lid?? - Light not working in bedroom. While only little things, with some TLC and a little attention to detail the place could be dramatically improved. Overall comfortable enough without being amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

24 Feb 2019

Fantastic views and great location

We were absolutely stunned by the view when we walked into this apartment! There is one wall of window looking directly over the vineyard and on to the Tamar River, just beautiful. The apartment itself is well equipped and comfortable. The location is great too, not too far out of Launceston and on the way there is a supermarket to collect supplies. Good spot to explore the Tamar Valley region too. We secured a couple of bottles of wine from the winery on the first night and they were excellent. The winery itself offers platters for lunch (which we did not sample) but no evening meals. We enjoyed out stay here and have already recommended to friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

19 Dec 2018

Stunning Scenery

Lovely accommodation with stunning scenery looking over the vineyard and wetlands.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

26 Oct 2018

Lovely view and short drive to the city!

The view over the vineyards and river is beautiful. It's a nice quick drive into Launceston from there and well worth it for that view!

6/10 Okay

andrew b.

17 Oct 2018

Good position,but a bit tired

The position of the unit is good and the view is relaxing. It a great location to base yourself for a tour of the wine region. However the unit needs a spruce up. We stayed in these units some years ago and the unit is well set out and amenities are OK, but it is now getting a bit tired.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Anne H.

22 Sept 2018

We enjoyed returning after 17 years. Property still maintained well

Thoughtfully presented with plenty of room. Love the views!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

9 Sept 2018

Clean and tidy and beautiful views

Very good!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Gemma S.

27 July 2018

Disappointed

The apartment had a beautiful view and even with heating was very very cold overnight. The bathroom also wasnt as shown in the photos and the kitchenette didn't have everything we needed as we couldn't use the bbq due to the cold weather. Disappointed stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

GAYLENE N.

18 Apr 2018

serenity in a beautiful vineyard

I love coming back here again and again. Just to walk in the door and look through the large windows out to the vineyard, hills and river...and the magnificent eucalypt trees. The deep bath is such a boon too - to relax with some wine and a book. A fabulous destination - whether as a solo traveller or for a romantic tryst or with a friend. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

20 Mar 2018

Relax in modest style

Beautiful views well appointed unit peaceful quiet and relaxing, draw a bath pour a wine and just relax. Great stay definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krystal C.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine country winner

We loved staying on the vineyard property. It was beautiful and even with a little road noise it was still quite peaceful and relaxing and made a great base for our time checking out the Tasting Tour of the Tamar Valley. Judy is an excellent host and was very responsive…especially when the power went out and we needed to access the breaker box.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

16 Dec 2018

A cosy home with a wonderful view

This lovely, cosy house is a wonderful destination for relaxing and a very convenient base for exploring the region of the beautiful Tamar Valley. It is comfortably furnished and very well maintained. The view from the large windowfront and the balcony is magnificent! We spent unforgettable days in this beautiful home and we want to recommend it with all our hearts! We thank Judy very much for her hospitality.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

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10/10 Excellent

BRONWYN M.

20 Feb 2018

Excellent spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It was beautiful watching the sunset and stargazing from the bath...the stars from the balcony were also beautiful. Great location to explore the area from, hope to be back one day.