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Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views

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A spacious living room with a large glass wall offering a scenic view of hills and a lake.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a glass table, and a view of a green landscape.
A stone gate with a sign reading 'MOCON RIVER RETREAT' and a number '20' on a signpost.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern two-story house with a stone foundation and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gardners Bay, TAS
  • Place, Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Cygnet Conservation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovett Gallery
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gardners Bay

Located in Gardners Bay, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Lovett Gallery and Huon Apple & Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Scented Rose and Ninepin Point Marine Nature Reserve. Forest & Heritage Centre and Roberts Point Marine Conservation Area are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Gardners Bay, TAS

What's nearby

  • Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port Cygnet Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lovett Gallery - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Echo Sugarloaf State Reserve - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cygnet Market - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cygnet Japanese Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Velvet Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pandemonium Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Port Hole Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Lush Cakerie - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views on 18 Nov 2026 start from AU$926, 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.

How much is parking at Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Moon River Retreat - Panoramic water views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area, Port Cygnet Conservation Area and Burtons Reserve. Lovett Gallery and Cygnet Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Everything you'd need while you're away does this property have. Well done - we had a very enjoyable relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the second time we stayed at Moon River Retreat. The hosts, Mon and Matt, are lovely and the location is really nice. Everything is well set up and there’s a great collection of books about Tasmania to flick through. We highly recommend it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moon River Retreat- Gardner's Bay

We'd recommend Moon River Retreat. Our host, Mon, was very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the cosy accommodation with log fire and beautiful views. Loved exploring the Huon Valley especially the Tahune Airwalk. Close to the amazing Bruny Island, too. Thank you! Irene & Mark Melbourne
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and your holiday in Tasmania. All the best, Mon and Matt
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and Relaxing

Wow was our response when we walked into our accommodation.... modern spacious and very homely ... Mon was the perfect host and super helpful. Best part was walking out onto the deck and seeing the amazing view. A perfect spot to relax and unwind. We both lead busy lives and to find this hidden gem just topped off the break we needed. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Leslie! I'm so glad you both managed to relax and enjoy your soujourn at Moon River - even with a busy weekend thrown in! Do hope to see you again. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sublime

This property has all the comforts of home.A well equiped kitchen, top quality beds in the bedrooms and ample comfortable seating in the lounge. The outdoor deck has a bbq, table, chairs and potted fesh herbs to use.The living space has a fireplace for colder nights. The house looks out over the river towards the hills, absolutely stunning. Mon and Matt are gratious hosts, friendly and approachable. We had the most relaxing time. As a bonus we were spoiled with a generous welcome basket filled with Tasmanian products, 2 cheeses, biscuits, fresh strawberries, bottle of cider. I can highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Fabulous location and great host

Home away from home, so warm and comfortable. Lovely host, there if you needed her but happy to leave you to enjoy the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Location

Exceptionally well appointed accommodation with everything you could possibly need, immaculately clean and beautifully presented. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay exploring the lovely Huon Valley - great local wineries, Fat Pig Farm Long Lunch, friendly cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as the nearby Tahune Airwalk. We loved returning to the peace, tranquility and stunning views our accommodation offered after each day of touring. Thank you Mon & Matt for being such wonderful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gardners Bay Moon River Retreat rocks!

Beautiful design, tasteful and comfortable furniture and floor plan layout, views to die for. Chauffeur service to and from Fat Pig Farm was an added bonus. Could not fault the experience if we were really trying. Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you both for such a stunning review - it is much appreciated. It was a pleasure hosting such delightful guests who were respectful, appreciative and so interesting! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, peaceful place to stay

Myself and a friend stayed at Moon River for 2 nights and it was a lovely break. Mon was very welcoming and even drove us to and from our lunch at the Fat Pig Farm so we could fully enjoy the day. The cottage contains everything you could need and is truly beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you, Lucy and thank you for being such perfect guests- it was a pleasure having you stay at Moon River.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

Thank you Mon for making our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. All facilities within the house were great - everything you could think of. A great base to be in, to explore surrounding area. Views every evening on the balcony with a bottle of Tasmania cider were great. Definitely recommend and would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
You're most welcome! So glad your stay was enjoyable! Thanks for your compliments!
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful Cygnet property

We had a fantastic stay at Moon River in January - it was a very comfortable home away from home for us. As a host Mon was very accommodating and communication was easy. Spectacular views and a comfortable, well-kitted house. Thoroughly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure hosting your stay and I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, scenic and beautiful

We stayed at Moon River for 4 nights and found the property to be clean and well thought out in terms of what one may need during a stay. We loved using the fishing rods, enjoyed the serenity and the sometimes visits (which we encouraged), from the dogs next door! A must for us was good coffee which was also provided which was sipped on the balcony whilst taking in the breathtaking views. Mon the owner, made us feel right at home. A great base for exploring the South and close Hobart. We hope to be back soon :) Sally, Barry& Lachy
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your compliments. It was a pleasure hosting your stay. We certainly look forward to your next visit.
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