The cottage is exactly as described. It is comfy and homely with a lovely view from the lounge to the Derwent river. The bed was comfortable. The laundry and kitchen had everything I needed by way of detergent and oils to cook and wash with. The location is great for walking too, as long as you are fit and can handle hills. The real estate agent who handles the bookings responded promptly to issues arising. I didn’t meet her or the owner. I’m used to good security though and a dead lock on the front door as a minimum standard, and not having this was a concern to me as a woman who travelled solo on this holiday. The R/E agent became defensive when I raised this a second time and was not very pleasant.
It’s a very quiet location. I didn’t see or hear any neighbours. Ideal for two or more people I feel purely because of the quietness and security.
Tips:
Dropping luggage at front door is easier than carrying up stairs and over pebbling at back
Turn all heating on immediately on arrival in winter ie it is an old cottage and takes a few hours to heat in a cold Hobart winter
Consider parking in laneway as reversing out is possible but tricky even with reversing camera