Bus Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Bus Retreat

Make your visit to Mparntwe/Alice Springs memorable with a stay in this unique converted bus. The perfect place to explore town or simply sit amongst the trees and enjoy the birds.

Centrally located, walking distance to a number of art centres, galleries and the CBD.

Queen bed
Fully equipped kitchen
Full size, deep bathtub
Workspace/desk
Heating/cooling inside the bus/bedroom
Fire pit
Off street parking
Pet friendly (no gate to enclose completely)
Privacy from rest of property

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly
3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas

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)

Similar properties

Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Gillen, NT

What's nearby

Lasseters Casino - 4 min drive
Alice Springs School of the Air - 6 min drive
Alice Springs Desert Park - 6 min drive
Larapinta Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive
Frontier Camel Farm - 10 min drive

Getting around

Ciccone Alice Springs Station - 17 min walk
Alice Springs, NT (ASP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
‪Watertank Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Asian Noodle House - ‬2 min drive
‪Miyabi Sushi - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bus Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bus Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bus Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bus Retreat located?

Located in Gillen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Central Australia and Araluen Cultural Precinct. Araluen Arts Centre and Royal Flying Doctor Service are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ciccone Alice Springs Station is 17 minutes by foot.