Title: Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=97299111&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack ![Beach towels - Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack (Arthur River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97299200/97299111/d3f8d077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack (Arthur River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97299200/97299111/f02adb44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack (Arthur River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97299200/97299111/d24a61d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack (Arthur River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97299200/97299111/2071bc2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack (Arthur River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97299200/97299111/c356807f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32584200/32584180/ad6b2277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marrawah Beach House 1 Marrawah - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=32584180&PinnedHotelID=32584180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23060000/23058400/23058326/6a05c210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Burrow - Waratah. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.049908,144.67142&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xtoyFkc_rZ%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FU%40U%40S%3FUBQ%40U%40S%40UBQBUBQBUBUBQBSDSBSDQDSDSDQDQFSDQFQDQFSFOHSFQFMHSFQHMFOHQHOJMHOHOHMJOHMJOJKJOJKJOJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLGLMLGLIJGNILGLILENILELENILCNELCNENELCNANENALCNCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBNBN%40NDL%40NBLDNDNBLDNBLHLDNDLHLDLHNFLHLFLHLFJLLFLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJHNLJHNJJJNHLJNJLHNHNHLHNHLHRFLHPFRHLFPFRFNFRDPFPFPDRFPDPDRBRDPDRBRDRBPBTBPBTBT%40P%40TBR%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FRATATANATCTATAPCTCRCPCTCPETCPETEPCPETEPGPEPGPGREPGPGPGPGPINGPIPGNIPINILININILKNKNILKNKJILMLILMJKJKJKLMJKJMFMLMFKJMHMHMFMFOHMHMBMHODMDMHODMDOBODMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOAMCOAOEOCMAOEOEMCOEMEOIMEMEOIMCMIMIOGKGMIMIMKMGKMMGMKKKMMKKKKKKKMKMKMKKKOIMKOIOIMIOKOIMISGMIOGQIQGOGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGQEQEQEUEQEQCUEQCUCQCUCSCQCUCQAUAUAUCO%3FUAUAS%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RwldiRyNkjvCYDBRYhy9UD2jR74=) Arthur River, TAS #### What's nearby - Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Edge Of the World \- 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Bluff Hill Lighthouse \- 16 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Kings Run Private Nature Reserve \- 20 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Balfour Track Regional Reserve \- 35 min drive \- 30.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Sea Pod - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack? ### What time is check-in at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack? ### What time is check-out at Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack? ### Where is Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Salty Devil's Rest - Coastal Wilderness Shack Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roslyn H. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place, close to everything we wanted to do. We had a great time. ##### Roslyn H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance B. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful place well worth staying Lovely ##### Lance B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lizzie D. 12 May 2024 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 ##### Lizzie D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Damian T., Penguin 10 Oct 2023 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. ##### Damian T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jennifer W. 14 Feb 2024 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. ##### Jennifer W. 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