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Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Tasmania's Tarkine wilderness, Salty Devil’s Rest is a restored 60's beach shack perfect for nature lovers. Enjoy stunning valley views from the front deck or unwind with a log fire after exploring nearby surf beaches and ancient rainforests. With its quirky interior design, fully-equipped kitchen and BBQ shelter overlooking coastal bushland views.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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. Visit our Arthur River travel guide
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Arthur River, TAS

What's nearby

  • The EDGE of the World - North West Coast Tasmania - facing the Indian Ocean
    Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • BACK TO THE CAVE MAN
Story and pics by Ian Smith
I’m meeting Gerry today, a 65 year old Tasmanian who’s seen most of the island state, way more than I’ll ever cover in a lifetime.  I’m tagging along with him to Julius Creek, a semi-obscure destination that he wants to return to – and who am I to argue?  It’s mildly famous among the bushwalking fraternity because it has caves so I’m expecting to be in a dark place sometime in the ensuing hours.
We’re somewhat tardy in heading out and I’m not sure exactly what we’ll be doing other than the caves, I’m just happy to have a guide.  Our first stop is Edith Creek general store/café/service station – you name it they’ll have a go.  In fact, talking to one of the owners later, he’s managed to start a profitable business utilizing the wood that the forestry company doesn’t want, finding many uses for the initially rejected timber.
Gerry however, is taking me to what the tourist image of the fabled Tarkine is, pristine Gondwana forest swathed in lichen and moss.  There’s a new loop road not far from Edith Creek.  Actually, it’s not new, but the sealing of it and promotion as a tourist destination is.  Where Gerry’s taking me will not be on any serious promoter’s list in the foreseeable future though; I figure that out as we turn off one road onto another, then another and it’s a dirt road in the midst of becoming overgrown by forest with grasses and reedy-type plants as high as the bonnet running down the middle.
For some unknown reason I thought we were headed to a less obscure destination but here, the only way you know you’ve arrived is if you happen to spot the one lone piece of pink ribbon affixed to small branch.  Had Gerry not mentioned it I’d have driven right by but there’s also a slightly wide part of the road, so called, where, after several backwards and forwards motions, you can actually turn around, which is just as well because I wouldn’t fancy reversing up our route.
This walk is as close to virgin as you can get; the track, such as it is, can only be followed if you keep your eyes out for the ribbons because there’s little wear and tear in some places, especially where a log has fallen down and alternate routes have been sought.  This is wilderness in it truest form and we make our way down and across a small watercourse, so obscure you can walk across it and not get the top of your shoes wet.
Fungi and moss love it down here beneath the tertiary growth of this forest plus tree ferns and there’s also some large leaved plant with fruit that look just like blueberries scattered liberally across the forest floor.  Gerry reliably informs me that they’re Tasmanian native pepper and I later look it up and see that it has attracted interest in medical research because it retards growth of Staph Aureus and other nasties.
(continued)
    Sumac Regional Reserve
    35 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Edge Of the World
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bluff Hill Lighthouse
    16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • preminghana Indigenous Protected Area
    27 min drive - 31.1 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.

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8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location great. This was a return visit of a week - speaks for itself! Clean, quiet, comfy bed, dog friendly. Log fire. Hope to return on next visit to Tassie. There are lots of walks in the area, plus the Tarkine loop drive that took us a day. Pippa swam in the river by the boat ramp upstream of the bridge. No tv (that was relaxing) but we had books to read and internet. Thanks for a lovely 8 nights
Stayed 8 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

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

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