Travelling as a female solo can be tricky: people are always interested on WHY are you by yourself and keep pestering with annoing questions. And this believe me is really not the best way to relax.
I didn't had this problem with Trish. I found her to be the perfect host interested on your welfare but not in your privacy, happy to help you with comments and informations but never trespassing. All seasoned with a vague motherly feeling which is always welcome.
My room was fantastic: clean, plenty of storage and THE BEST BED I SLEPT ON MY ALL 39 YEARS OF LIFE.
And ready for me with plenty of information and guides.
Somebody complained earlier about the massive amount of rules: it's trash, are basic commonsense rules for a normal cohabitation and anyone who shared a flat should be already aware of.
To resume I really had a good time despite the bad luck with the weather. I never felt obliged to keep company or leaving the kitchen becouse de trop. I just felt like at home and probably if back in Perth I will definitely contact Trish for a room.