From the roadway, you may not give the rear of this red brick suburban-looking home a second glance. However, inside it is comfortably and tastefully furnished and the large front windows and deck look out onto a beautiful view of an ornamental pond and native garden (including many attractive different-coloured kangaroo paws) and pristine bushland. It is peaceful sitting on the deck to read or to have breakfast or dinner and there is plenty of birdsong, especially from kookaburras and bellbirds. The tranquillity and seclusion make this a perfect place to “get away from it all”, but it is only 30 mins drive to Kettering to catch the ferry to Bruny Island, 20 minutes to the beauty of Cygnet and about one hour to the fabulous Tahune Airwalk. Nearby, only 5 minutes drive away, is a very scenic walk to Pelverata Falls where you can take in the scent of eucalypts and feel glad to be alive. The walk is steep in parts, but worth the effort as you see mist wafting through the bush and ultimately arrive at the magnificent cascading falls. It took us a little over 2 hours. We found Marion’s place to be a perfect base to explore the picture postcard, undulating country southeast of Hobart. It has a generously stocked pantry and we were welcomed with delicious croissants, local jam and wine. Thanks for a fabulous stay, Marion.