About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rail Trail Retreat in Tonganah offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The property features a balcony with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a patio, and a sofa bed. Convenient Location: Located 48 mi from Launceston Airport and 20 mi from Barnbougle Dunes, the apartment provides easy access to local attractions. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room cleanliness, and comfort, Rail Trail Retreat ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erica
    Australia Australia
    We really appreciated the quality of this property as well as the cleanliness. Everything we needed was provided. Very comfortable space. Walking the rail trail was pleasant as well. The hosts have done a great job!
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    Great location right beside the North East Rail trail. Super clean, new fit out. Minimal road noise from the highway on a Friday evening, a quiet stay. Facilities are top notch, I had a fantastic 2 nights at Rail Trail Retreat cycling and...
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    Clean comfortable private nice bush environment handy for the bike trail
  • Niamh
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic space, cosy, very well equipped. Great for 3 friends.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Such a great little spot to spend the night! Everything was really well thought out and the cabin had everything that we needed for our stay. We enjoyed the walk along the rail trail in the morning and the serenity of being out in nature. Such a...
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Isolated, quiet, clean, nice comfortable bed. Good kitchen, nice bathroom.
  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    We stay here regularly and love it! It’s always so clean and inviting. 10/10 recommend!
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful spot! Cosy and very clean - just wish we had more time to enjoy but we had to leave early for our next hike :)
  • Tijana
    Australia Australia
    Everything! The place was spacious, bikes to hire and ride the rail trail!
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful location but you absolutely have to have a vehicle to stay here. The facilities are great and the scenery is wonderful.

Host Info

9.7
Host Review Score
An easy 5 minute drive from the centre of Scottsdale, on the side of the Tasman Highway the Rail Trail Retreat is the ideal place to get away from it all. Located on a semi bush block with natural bush just 50m away it is a peaceful place to come and unwind away from the city lights. Inside each fully self contained unit you will find a well equipped kitchen and living area hosting a convection microwave/oven, fridge, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery, pots and pans, hot drink supplies, dishwashing supplies, salt and pepper, glad wrap and aluminium foil, washing machine and supplies, tv, couch, barstools, air-conditioning/heater. The bathroom hosts a large shower with excellent water pressure and ample hot water (each unit has it's own pump and hot water service) quality bathroom linen, hair dryer and extra toilet rolls. Make your way to the bedroom where you will find a super comfy double bed, a choice of pillows, fresh air dryed linen, large doona, an additional blanket on the clothing rack, and an indoor clothes airer for your washing should the weather not permit you to use the outside line. Outside each unit has its own personal space which includes a deck with seating, fire pot area (fire pot supplies are located in the kitchen, fire wood is located under the edge of your deck) and your own clothes line as well as your own parking area right beside the steps. The property also hosts a communal barbecue.
The Rail Trail Retreat is situated 6km from the centre of Scottsdale, with easy access from the Tasman Highway. The North East Rail Trail is a 50m stroll away from your doorstep, Mount Stronach mountain walk is 5 minutes up the road and 20 minutes away you will find the sandy beaches of Bridport or the mountain biking mecca of Derby. The Rail Trail Retreat is the ideal place to stay while you visit and explore the Dorset area.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 2023/14 31344 2160147