Trish's place was so well located, I couldn't believe my luck. Only about a 7 minute walk to my festival venue - 10 minutes to the waterfront restaurants one way, and the Fremantle markets and cappuccino strip the other way - and with access to the free CAT bus at either end of the street. It was a quiet neighbourhood that felt very safe - excellent for walking home in the wee hours of the morning.
Trish's house is just lovely. One of the originals in the area, with all the charm of those great old buildings. But then I do love things with history and personality. The room I was in was spacious, with heaps of storage and powerpoints, a super comfy bed with extra doonah when it got a little cool one night, and the sweet extra touch of a bathrobe and slippers.
The kitchen was well stocked, with everything you could need. I had shelves to myself in both the fridge and cupboard for my food. Trish was incredibly gracious in providing tea and coffee, milk, butter and even baking us a delicious banana bread.
The hot water was fast and powerful and the toilet being outside was not a big deal at all (even on the cold night)...it's only half a dozen steps outside, with a delightful bubbling fountain outside and lighting that made it easy to navigate in the evening.
Trish herself was a friendly, gracious and generous host who even helped me out by hanging out my washing when I got up a little late to do it before my workshops, and driving me to the ferry when I was also a bit pushed for time. She was engaging and interesting to talk to, and offered up heaps of information not just about Fremantle, but other places I was headed to next.
I would recommend Trish's place to anyone wanting a relaxed, stress-free, friendly place to base themselves for a visit to Freo.