Southern Eco-Retreat
Holiday house in Ida Bay
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern self-contained eco-cabin is available as one or two bedroom configurations.
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Description
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern self-contained cabin is a comfortable eco-experience. If you like nature and off-grid living, you will love Buttongrass Retreat.
The spacious living/kitchen is flooded with light. Every window frames a different picture. Furnishings are bold and comfortable.
Self Catering Facilities at Button Grass Retreat: Enjoy nature in Far South Tasmania
Important note: A place to retreat to nature:
Buttongrass retreat is a place to escape from the hassles of modern life for a few days. Get away from television, phones and 240 volt electricity and enjoy some peace and quiet. 12 volt solar electricity operates the lights and music. There is usually limited 240 volt electricity, enough to charge a mobile phone or camera but not sufficient to run a laptop computer for more than an hour a day.
Well Equipped Kitchen
- Full gas range with oven
- Additional wood fired oven
- Quality utensils, pots, pans, knives, stirers, baking trays etc ( but no 240 volt appliances)
- Quality crockery
- Full sized refrigerator
- 6 seat dining setting
Spacious Living Area
- Two large sofas
- CD Player
- Views across buttongrass moreland to southern ranges
- Cosy wood heater
- Selection of books and games
Eco-Responsible Features
- Ample twelve volt solar and wind generated electricity operates lights.
- Limited 240 volt electricity runs CD and DVD players. You can charge phones, computers etc but you cannot run hairdryers, sleep machines etc. Overloading the electric system will blow the fuse and you will have no 240 volt power for the rest of your visit.
- Hot water is principally from solar and wood heating. There is gas backup incase of extended cloudy periods.
- Cooking is by the gas hotplate/oven
or on the wood hotplate/oven - Water is from natural sources. We do not add chemicals. During summer you might need to be gentle with water usage.
Available as one or two bedrooms to suit, two couples, a family or several singles
We make one queen bed in one room available per 2 people booked. If you need seperate beds or rooms, please book 3 or more people or choose the multi night, 2 bedroom configuration.
Master Bedroom
- Queen sized bed
- Views across open mooreland to Southern Ranges
Second Bedroom (made available for bookings of 3 or more people)
- Queen sized bed
- Two rollaway single beds
Entertainment
- Spectacular night sky.
- Selection of Tasmanian and nature themed books
- And don't forget the view to the adjacent Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Area
Bathroom
- Walk in shower (level access, no lip)
- Composting toilet
- Basin, mirror
- Fully sealed commercial vinyl wet area floor and walls
Laundry
- Hand wash trough
- There is no iron, washing machine or dryer
Full length Outdoor Deck
- Huge deck runs full length of building
- Barbeque
- Outdoor dining setting
- Outdoor bath
- Amazing views
Amenities
- Pets not allowed
- No smoking
- BBQ - Gas
- Kitchen
- Stereo
- CD Player
- Accept VISA
- Accept MasterCard
- Linen supplied
- Log fires
- Bath
- Ensuite
- Balcony
- Bath towels provided
- Cooking facilities
- Courtyard
- Fireplace
- Gas stove
- Heaters provided
- Level access
- Parking
- Patio
- Secure parking onsite
- Train nearby
- Eco-Friendly
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove