Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania

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A modern living room with a purple sofa, a colorful couch, and a wooden coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of a landscape through a sliding door.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a refrigerator.
A house with a modern design, surrounded by natural bushland and trees, with mountains in the background.
A deck with a view of a natural landscape, including grassland and distant mountains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dover, TAS
  • Place, Ida Bay State Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Bay Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southport Lagoon Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Indoor shower and toilet

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor bath

Towels provided · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ida Bay

Ida Bay is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Conservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Port Esperance. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Dover, TAS

What's nearby

  • Ida Bay State Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hastings Bay Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Southport Lagoon Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hartz Mountains National Park - 50 min drive - 47.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocket at the End of the Road - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ida Bay Railway & Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania on 10 Nov 2026 start from £181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buttongrass Retreat Far South Tasmania located?

Situated in Ida Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ida Bay State Reserve, Southport Lagoon Conservation Area and Hastings Bay Conservation Area. Tasmanian Wilderness and Catamaran River Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great stay at the property and enjoyed the views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Glad that you enjoyed your stay at Buttongrass Retreat, especially the views. The mountains that you saw are in the World Heritage Wilderness Area and include the southernmost mountains in Australia.We look forward to seeing you again sometime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ida bay cottage

This cottage was perfect, we all enjoyed our short stay here. The cottage had the advantage of being wheelchair accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Hi Cathy, Glad that you and your group enjoyed your visit to Buttongrass Retreat. Yes, although not full wheelchair certified, it is accessible for most wheelchair users. Now that you have visited once, you can probably see that this eco-cabin is best enjoyed for a multi night stay so you have time to really relax, explore and experience nature of Far South Tasmania. See you again maybe? Thanks for visiting
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location and stunning view

This property was perfectly isolated and away from it all. Great access after our visit to the local caves. We have never stayed in an 'eco' house and found some of the features difficult to get used to, but we indeed felt very kind to the environment! Stunning views.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hi Angela, Glad that you quickly adapted to the eco-facilities and remember us as a "...kind to the environment...." experience. Thanks for your visit. Paul D
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

One night away

We picked the property because of its location, we both love buttongrass so it was nice to see someone with an expansive property left to its own devices and not ruining the landscape. Instructions were very clear and even thoigh we both live rurally and have woodheaters, the fact that the fire was set when we got there was a lovely surprise. Having been accommodation for over 10 yeara things are obviously a little worn but that didnt hamper our short stay at all. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
G'Day Nikki, Thanks for visiting Buttongrass Retreat. Your comments will help other people who appreciate nature to choose this cabin in a natural landscape for their break. Yes, during construction, we took great pains to preserve the native mooreland, with its views to the southwest wilderness.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Isolated wilderness

Great hut in the middle of nowhere. Actually pretty close, ~400m to road and other houses, but you really feel like you have checked out from society. Information on the property talks about limited electricity, but that does not include the fridge which works all the time. There is also a glass BBQ and outdoor table. There is also an outdoor bath tub. Great base for exploring the south east. Only 10mins from Hasting Caves. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views for days.

Off the grid pleasure coupled with million dollar views. Thanks for providing such a beautiful, comfortable retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Hi Kellie, Glad that you enjoyed the "...million dollar views..." at Buttongrass Retreat. Those mountains are the southernmost in Australia and are often snow capped in winter. Glad that you enjoyed being off grid also. We look forward to seeing you again at Buttongrass Retreat sometime soon Paul D
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