Bassett wasn't in town but his parents welcomed us - they were very friendly and helpful with us. They live a couple of houses down the road, so they are very easy to reach if necessary. The house is nice and cosy, with a great backyard and an outdoor fireplace. There is a fireplace inside as well, which was very handy as evenings/nights in Tassie are cold! They even provided wood for the fire :)
The lodge is close to restaurants and coffee places.
Also, if you're into animals, it is a fantastic place to spot penguins! We just walked to the beach at night and there they were!