Next to the Gorge! Cataract Gorge Retreat King bed

A gorgeous fully renovated 1-bedroom apartment that is the closest accommodation to the Cataract Gorge Reserve possible. Huge king bed with luxury linen and toasty warm with heatpump. Off-street parking and patio with views of the bushland. Fully appointed kitchen, espresso machine, aircon, Netflix, washing machine/dryer, and immaculately clean. Walking distance to the CBD, 12km to airport. Free WiFi, 24-hr keypad check-in. The space Cataract Gorge Retreat is the closest house to the Cataract Gorge Reserve. The front door is actually closer than some of the carparks for the reserve! We think it is the best location in Launceston and it is a great spot for people-watching during the day and wildlife watching at night. This newly renovated apartment has one spacious bedroom, a fully appointed kitchen, a bathroom and european laundry. This apartment is part of a larger house. It has a separate and private entrance, patio, and garden around the side. You will have your own dedicated parking space just outside the front door. Upstairs there is a separate three-bedroom Airbnb (which also is available to book for groups on a separate listing). For sleeping you will enjoy a king-sized bed. We provide luxury linen/bedding and towels to make your stay lavish and comfortable. A port-a-cot is available (please let us know if you require this set up) however the apartment is not suitable for toddlers. The stylish kitchen is brand new and features quality appliances as well as an espresso machine with inbuilt conical grinder. We provide ethically sourced and locally roasted coffee beans as well as basic tea and coffee supplies, salt and pepper. The kitchen also features a dishwasher, microwave oven, rice cooker, blender and sandwich press. If you can’t be bothered cooking or barista-ing at home then the Basin Café is a stone’s throw away or The Gorge Restaurant is a short stroll through the reserve. We also provide a guest information guide with some tips on where to dine and how to get there. The apartment features NBN Wi-Fi and USB power points are available so you can charge devices easily. You can enjoy lounging on the leather couch which is perfect for relaxing, watching Netflix on the large smart TV, or simply reading a book. You will also find board games and books about the local area to enjoy. The North-facing patio catches the sun and features outdoor seating with views of the reserve bushland and carpark. This is a great place to people-watch during the day as there is a constant stream of cars and people accessing the reserve. At night the street front is very quiet and the patio is a great place to watch the wildlife. The peacocks nest next door in the bush as well as native wallabies, paddy melons, spotted quolls and tawny frogmouths. The brush-tailed possums often visit the front yard at night. There is a reverse cycle air conditioner (known in Tassie as a “heat pump”) on the property that keep it cool in summer and cosy warm in winter. All you have to do is push a button and decide how warm or cool you would like the space to be. The bathroom is newly renovated and kept sparkling clean. Quality soap, shampoo and conditioner are supplied. The European laundry features a new front load washing machine and clothes dryer. Washing powder is supplied. Guests also have access to ironing equipment and some basic cleaning amenities should you require. The other space downstairs at this house is a large garage which is not available to guests. The space above this apartment is the kitchen and living area of the three-bedroom Airbnb. The floors are structural concrete and sound from your apartment generally does not carry up. Some sounds from upstairs can be heard below (such as chairs being tucked in) but sounds such as TV and conversation are generally not audible. The side garden is a work in progress and we are planning on planting it out with bird attracting native plants. We are very excited to watch this space grow and attract even more of the fantastic Tasmanian bird life to this area. Guest access The parking for this apartment includes one car park. There is no turning circle in the driveway so you will need to reverse out. If you have a second car then please park on the free parking on Basin Road, or in the Cataract Gorge Reserve carpark ($6 per 24hrs). Please note that the boom gate for parking in this carpark is closed between 10pm and 6am. There is no room for a trailer or caravan at this house. Other things to note You can check-in at any time after 3pm using the digital lock code that is supplied in the check-in guide. We live in a neighbouring property and can be available if you need us but generally do not meet guests. There are times that we (or our housekeeping team) may need to access the upstairs apartment or garage so you may see us coming or going in the driveway. Feel free to come and say hello! Registration Details DA0138/2021