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

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A modern, elevated wooden structure with a metal framework, surrounded by dense trees and a grassy landscape.
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A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a red chair, and a view of trees through large windows.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Rosevears, TAS
  • Place, Tamar Ridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradys Lookout State Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataract Gorge
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Launceston, TAS (LST)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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

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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 biking and mountain climbing.
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Rosevears, TAS

What's nearby

  • Tamar Ridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bradys Lookout State Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brisbane Street Mall - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Cataract Gorge - 20 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamar Valley Wine Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burt Munro Motorcycle Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Emina Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Exeter Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Legana Tavern - ‬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.

How much is parking at River Vineyard Retreat a great base from which to explore the Tamar Valley?

On-site parking is available at the 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 a river, 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.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location and Views.

Several things need attention … but overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning Scenery

Lovely accommodation with stunning scenery looking over the vineyard and wetlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2022
Thanks Krystal, glad you enjoyed your stay. You were good guests, communicated well, happy to have you back as return guests at any time. Have a happy Christmas Regards Judy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good location

good location and nice large scenic windows,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2021
Hi Andrew I am very sorry you were disappointed. It would have been best if you contacted me straight away so any issues could have been dealt with. As for the cleaning I am unsure of what happened as the cleaner is normally meticulous and again I apologise that there was an issue. I would like to adddress a couple of the points you made . The unit is in a bush setting and no matter how hard we try the occasional skink/lizard, fly and ant get in and this can happen after we clean. I do not know what you are referring to when you say our personal items littered the space. There are no personal items in the unit. There are two fishing rods in the cupboard, left by a guest who thought others might like to go fishing and they have. In the TV unit there are some books, both adult and childrens and some games for the use of guests. When I checked there was one loose towel rail, I checked today and there is no blown globe. The spare bedding is usually kept in the blanket boxes and any other extra are on the bottom shelf of the cupboard with a clean vacuum sitting on the shelf above these. I know the outdoor table and chairs were wiped down the day before you arrived as I did it myself. The current windy conditions means that after cleaning there is often dust blown about. As for the bird dropping there are trees and branches over hanging the deck and birds do what they want to do, when they want to. I find it interesting that all our other reviews for this unit have been more than positive.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you, your review was much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and tidy and beautiful views

Very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Hi Gemma, Sorry you were disappointed. You could really help us by answering a few questions. Did you leave the heating going over night? What was missing from the kitchenette that you required? I will check out the pictures of the bathroom. I would really appreciate your feedback. . If you would like to try another stay after we have acted on your responses then please contact us via email rivervineyardretreat@gmail.com and we will arrange a discount. Regards Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice location, great views.

Not as peaceful as we had hoped. Beautiful location overlooking the vineyard and river, but being so close to the West Tamar Highway meant that daytime road traffic was really noticeable. However, it was not an issue at night, so sleeping was not affected. Loved the views, the birdlife right outside the window each morning was great to watch. Apartment is well laid out, love the daybed in the lounge area (more comfy than a couch to mooch around on). It was a great spot to get out and about from, local shops close by, easy access to attractions. All in all a nice stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We will be back!

We finished our Tas honeymoon here and loved it. So relaxing and peaceful. Everything was clean and comfortable and the view was delightful.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Property

I loved this accommodation! The retreat was cosy, clean and had all the right features. I particularly loved the spa bath overlooking the trees and the view of the vineyard from the lounge room. Thanks for a wonderful stay guys :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location

Overlooking the rolling green hills and vineyard was a delight. The property had everything to be self contained. It was clean and very comfortable. The bed was awesome as was the bath. Highly recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and apartment

Clean and warm and comfy Definitely will stay again
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