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Penguin Retreat

Property class: 3

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A sunset view from a gazebo overlooking a beach with rocks and a calm sea.
A pathway leading through a natural landscape with a forested hill in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave.
A neatly made bed with a blue patterned bedspread, two decorative pillows, and a wall-mounted painting of a beach scene.
A modern single-story building with a white garage door, a small front porch with a potted plant, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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19 Hales St, Penguin, TAS, 7316
  • Place, Penguin Undercover Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Tourist Information Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Penguin

At this holiday home you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Penguin Undercover Market and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Penguin Tourist Information Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a washer/dryer, free WiFi and a Smart TV. .Home features a fenced private garden, digital TV and an iron/ironing board. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Penguin holiday home include Penguin Beach and Johnsons Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Penguin Undercover Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Penguin Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Johnsons Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Barrington International Rowing Course - 56 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 3 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Arms Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ulverstone Football Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Hut Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Penguin Retreat

Penguin Retreat offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and an iron/ironing board. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 16668607912

Property is also known as

Penguin Retreat Penguin
Penguin Retreat Private vacation home
Penguin Retreat Private vacation home Penguin

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Penguin Retreat?

Yep, Penguin Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Penguin Retreat?

The closest beach to Penguin Retreat is Penguin Beach (1.3 km).

Does Penguin Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Penguin Retreat?

No, Penguin Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Penguin Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Penguin Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Penguin Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accommodation clean and comfortable everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very large comfortable house, had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is everything that was advertised. Very comfortable and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to main shops in a safe suburb. Friendly welcome pack and lovely home with full modern facilities. Perfect for my family. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Huge huge huge huge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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