In Scamander .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Scamander Conservation Area and Progress Park. Bike Trip Vallekilen-Tovdal and Scamander River Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
East Coast Natureworld - 58 min drive - 38.9 miles
Getting around
Launceston, TAS (LST) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
The Mouth Cafe - 4 min walk
Surfside Hotel - 6 min drive
pelican bills restaurant - 9 min walk
Wise and Tilly - 10 min walk
Suwan Thai Restaurent - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Scamander Bungalow
Welcome to The Scamander Bungalow - a cosy reimagined 1960s shack, nestled in the heart of the picturesque coastal town of Scamander.
Tucked away on a quiet and centrally located street, The Bungalow offers a memorable stay for families, couples and friends. Take an easy stroll to the river, beach, park, cafes or pub all within minutes. The Bungalow has many features with cosy interiors, a fully equipped house and extensive outdoor amenities ready for you to create holiday memories. Originally built in the 1960s, The Scamander Bungalow has been thoughtfully updated with some original features still in place to honour the seaside shack feel.
The Bungalow has been styled and furnished with coastal charm throughout to make your stay cosy, comfortable and easily enjoyed by everyone, including little ones. Mindful of creating a memorable and easy stay for our guests, you will find a fully equipped house with added holiday touches to enjoy.
The interior details:
The Bungalow offers three generous bedrooms, with beautifully comfortable queen beds and the third room with two single beds. Allowing up to 6 guests. Little ones have access to a selection of books and toys to enjoy.
With a long galley style lounge room, you can cosy into the couch, enjoy the ocean views or sit by the indoor fire in the cooler months. There is a selection of art, antiques and books for guests to enjoy and peruse. For ease, you can also cool and warm The Bungalow with the split system heaters and fans throughout.
The kitchen and dining area has all you require to cook and share meals either inside or outside in the private patio. The kitchen has a full size fridge, microwave, coffee machine and all the features you can expect.
While disconnecting on holidays is a nice reset The Bungalow does offer Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect to your apps on the smart TV, or use as needed. Listening to your holiday playlist can be done by connecting to the Marshall bluetooth music device.
The ocean can be seen and enjoyed from multiple locations at The Bungalow, making sunrise and sunset truely magical. With an easy walk (within 2-5 minutes) you can enjoy the local pub, park, cafe, skatepark and restaurants. As well as explore the river, incredible beach and coastline.
Scamander is known for its beautiful wide, sandy beaches. The town is based at the mouth of Scamander River, making it the perfect spot to spend days by the sea, surf or fish.
Outside details:
The front yard offers parking spaces for up to three cars. One behind a secure gate. There is a lovely little deck, which is the best spot to enjoy your morning coffee with an ocean view.
The backyard offers a well equipped patio, with a large outdoor dining setting, BBQ, and occasional chairs. The patio is wrapped with festoon lighting providing a magical night time ambience. You will also find a Tasmanian made fire pit and seating, situated in an area mostly protected from the wind. A beautiful handmade swing hangs close by for kids and adults alike to enjoy.
Treat yourself to a relaxing outdoor soak in the incredibly restored 1950s bath, with hot and cold water available to suit all seasons. A wonderful way to unwind.
There is a little veggie patch for our guests to wander through and use what may be growing at the time. The yard can be secured by keeping the gates closed, and is fully fenced for ease of mind with little ones.
Scamander and beyond - The Bungalow is the perfect spot to nestle in and base yourself to explore the amazing north east coast of Tasmania. Explore the nearby towns of the Bay of Fires, Freycinet National Park, St Helens, Falmouth and Bicheno. The coast is scattered with beautiful beaches, mountain ranges and pure natural beauty.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Onsite 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property Registration Number DA 266-2023
Property is also known as
72ec-hrm-8-PRINGLE-SCAMANDER
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Scamander Bungalow to the airport?
This vacation home is 82.1 mi (102-min drive) away from the Launceston, TAS (LST) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Scamander Bungalow have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is The Scamander Bungalow to the beach?
This vacation home is 0.9 mi (4-min drive) from Steels Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Wrinklers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Scamander Bungalow offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Scamander Bungalow?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Scamander Bungalow?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Scamander Bungalow?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Scamander Bungalow have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Scamander Bungalow have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Scamander Bungalow to downtown Scamander?