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Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Living area
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arthur River, TAS
  • Place, Kings Run Private Nature Reserve
  • Place, Tarkine Forest Adventures at Dismal Swamp
  • Place, Edge Of the World
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack

Welcome to Salty Devil’s Rest, an original 60’s beach shack set in a coastal dunescape with valley views to the ancient rainforest of the Tarkine wilderness.

Spend your days exploring the river and local beaches before returning to the shack, lighting a log fire and enjoying a sundown drink on the front deck.

There’s surf beaches, 4wd tracks over the dunes, boating, fishing & hiking so bring the gear and come prepared to have your mind blown in this wild and spectacular corner of Tasmania.

Tassie Beach Shacks are unique structures, somewhere between a cabin and a cottage. Buildings that are designed to keep you connected to the surrounding environment, whilst also providing warmth and shelter. Salty Devil's Rest has been restored, improved and functionally upgraded providing everything you need for a comfortable stay in Arthur River. Inside, spaces are quirky, light filled, airy and uncluttered. Outside there's a larger scale, with the expansive deck overlooking cleared areas and coastal bushland views.

There's a BBQ shelter with bench seats and firepit higher up the dunes out back looking out towards the river.

The Shack sleeps 4, it has 3 bedrooms: 1 larger room with double bed, 2 smaller rooms with king single beds. A bathroom with piping hot shower, toilet & laundry. The kitchen has electric oven & stove, all cooking equipment, utensils, plates, cutlery, glasses, cups etc. provided. Large fridge-freezer to stock with supplies and be self-sufficient for longer stays. Up to 6 additional guests can camp on the grounds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arthur River

Located in Arthur River, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and Kings Run Private Nature Reserve.
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Arthur River, TAS

What's nearby

  • Edge Of the World - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bluff Hill Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Dismal Swamp Regional Reserve - 35 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Balfour Track Regional Reserve - 49 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Pod - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and Edge Of the World. Kings Run Private Nature Reserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Images depicting the shack accomodation are accurate. The accommodation was clean on the inside, had a rustic shack like eclectic charm. Everything was comfortable including the bedding. If you made use of the wood heater and heater for the bedroom you are kept warm and cosy which is the whole shack vibe. The accomodation was located next door to the Arthur Rive4 Takeaway and store - the only food take away and store in town which was convenient, as we didn’t bring items for lunches. If you elect to stay check if they are open as the hours of the store vary with the seasons. We stayed in early October School vacation period and the store was open Thursday through to Saturday.The shack is located across the road from the Parks and Wildlife campsite and ranger “station”. It was generally quiet but Saturday morning things pick up with the arrival of the all terrain vehicle crowd visiting to take their buggies onto tracks and the beach. The host provides good wifi internet and some games and books for guests. If you like a TV there isn’t one.My wife enjoyed a hot outside bath which was a treat.The yard was fenced and kept our two dogs in. We had plenty of space inside for our dogs bedding on the floor. The host provided plenty of firewood for our three night stay which we were grateful for as it was cold at night.Wombats and wallabies visit the property at night.Kitchen equipped for simple meals.Make sure you visit Marrawah Perriwinkle Beach .
Edge of the world boardwalk on Arthur River
Plenty of space for our dogs
Edge of the World rocks, waves and wind
Outside decking as enjoyed by our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn H.

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

Very nice place, close to everything we wanted to do.

We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

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

A beautiful place well worth staying

Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie D.

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

Excellent option to stay and explore Arthur River

As advertised, cosy, tidy and has everything you need to relax and enjoy the passing of time on the extraordinary West Coast of Tassie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Complaints

Please repair back door lock - impossible to close! And front screen falls off every time we opened the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Damian T., Penguin

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

Sea run trout getaway

Great little place for 4 people to stay. First impressions was, its a quiet small little place but very cosy, and with the wood heater the place feels very warm. The bbq area is a great area to cook, have a beverage and talk about the days fishing! Overall a great place to spend a few nights while trying to catch that elusive Sea runner. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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