Lawsons Retreat is a unique wetland and grassland 87 acre property located 1.2 miles from St Helens, on the road to Bay of Fires, Tasmania. We offer a diverse range of accommodations ranging from 'Blue Wren Cottage', nestled among the trees to villas with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize your exposure to nature and silence. All the accommodations is self-contained. The property shares a 1.9 mile frontage with Georges Bay conservation area, a further two frontages are shared with the George River and the waterway of Grannies Gut, so bring your kayak. There are three short walks on the property where you can spot some of the 43 species of bird living/nesting here, Take the 10 minute one way walk to our private bird hide.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Nancy
Australia Australia
Open spaces with views and walking tracks to water ways. Self-contained cottage with kitchen, deck, lounge and books about wildlife. Jerome was very hospitable.
David
Australia Australia
The Sandpiper room was fantastic, spacious with a great view. Our host was very friendly and provided great tips on places to go/ things to do. A wonderfully peaceful place.
Angela
Australia Australia
Perfect location… frogs, birds… so relaxing, lovely accommodation, friendly and helpful staff.
Graham
New Zealand New Zealand
The venue was a short drive out of St Helen’s. Lovely quiet location with a great outlook. The bed was very comfortable. The accommodation had all the facilities we required. Highly recommend.
William
United States United States
Excellent location. Expansive property with lovely views. Neat trails for a walk about. A great way to experience the Bay of Fires area. Clean, classic lines. Great espresso machine!
Christopher
United States United States
I think it’s been mentioned in other reviews about this property but I too wish I could’ve stayed here a lot longer…and not just because of the free upgrade! The owners, Sam and Jerome, are kind, interesting, pleasant, and hard-working people. The...
Moore
United States United States
Beautiful room with excellent view in. Convenient location.
Ellen
Canada Canada
It really is a sanctuary with an immediate feeling of peacefulness.
Alexander
Australia Australia
Very clean beautiful location Everything provided perfect towels
Andrey
Australia Australia
Great location, view from the window, clean and modern. Quality kitchen.

Managed by Pelican Point Sanctuary

Company review score: 9.9Based on 235 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hello, we manage and reside at Pelican Point in one of the apartments. We undertake all work associated with the office, accommodation and cleaning, in addition to ground maintenance. The chances are you will eventually meet us sitting on the mower or watering plants. We're always up for a chat and are happy to share what we know about the district. We are from Hobart, drawn to the slower-paced Hobart that was, so when we spotted this extraordinary parkland/grassland/wetland just on the outskirts of St Helens we moved in :) For us it's a hobby and business combined. We are constantly trying to improve the many and varied aspects of the business. We're pitching to fellow nature lovers, people who are interested in walking the land, spotting the birdlife, settling in for a long sit to photograph or drink wine. Pelican Point offers 3 frontages to water, the George River, Georges Bay and Grannies Gut waterway. It's the spaciousness here🌱 Immerse yourself in the broadness of the horizon creating the best vantage for sunrises and sunsets. To Health! Sam(antha) and Jerome

Property info

At Pelican Point we're all about birds. The property is a unique wetland and grassland located 2 kms from St Helens and 8 kms from Bay of Fires. We offer you free roam of the 87 acres to discover some of the 48 species of birds that have been identified living/nesting here. Make use of the binoculars, the bird guide, the Pelican Point birdlife app and our private bird hide. It's mostly nature and quiet although at night be prepared to listen to the call of frogs, cicadas and some of the feathered residents.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Lawsons Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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