For me, it was all about the location at The Boat House. It's an easy 5 minute walk to Town Beach, and the weather was good enough that I took that walk almost daily. (Even on non-school-holiday weekdays, at least in April, there are lifesavers on duty at Town Beach, which is great 'cos it can get a bit rough out there.) The vibe of the area is mostly suburban while it's about a 10 minute walk to the CBD. You can stay here without a car and do okay, which for me is a plus. The house itself is a brand new renovation and looks very schmick. Cass is a lovely and thoughtful host, very responsive to any communication.