Stayed at the Crash Pad for a week in June over the craziness that is Dark Mofo - and it was the perfect place to be! I arrived late and - let's face it - Hobart is COLD in winter. Nina had closed the curtains, had the heater running and fresh bread was baking when I arrived!!! Fresh bread, homemade jam and a selection of tea and coffee (and other essentials) helped me settle in.

South Hobart is gorgeous - the Crash Pad gets the sun in the morning (great for cosying up with a book and a cuppa), has a view of Mt Wellington and is right next to the rivulet. It feels like you are in the country but you are only a short stroll away from the city (buses also run if you don't feel like walking). Ginger Brown Cafe up the road is the best place for coffee, yumminess and friendly staff - don't miss the savoury muffins. There's also a small supermarket very close by.

Other highlights of the Crash Pad include:
Cosy nest to return to after exploring Hobart.
Light bright and funky decor.
Deep, cast iron bathtub - perfect for soaking away tiredness.
Assortment of reading material.
Hot water bottles - old fashioned warm up the bed trick
Friendly Stella the Kelpie, who loves a pat and an ear scritch.

However, the biggest highlight of staying at the Crash Pad for me was meeting Nina - she is definitely in the running for Airbnb's hostess with the mostest award!!! (Hint, hint Airbnb - if you don't have this award already, you should!). Although she's a busy person running her own business, she was never too busy to stop and have a chat. She is kind, thoughtful, passionate about Tasmania and her enthusiasm for being an Airbnb host shines through.

She walked with me down the rivulet track into town the first morning, showed me a few sights, took me to a great coffee shop, and then let me loose at Salamanca Markets. One night I was out later than expected and got back to find the Crash Pad nice and toasty and warm thanks to Nina turning on the heater. When we ran out of tea, Nina not only brought more but turned up with a packet of Tim Tams!!! Just because she thought it was a Tim Tam kind of day! My daughter and her girlfriend (who were both suffering from late night woes) thought she was an angel - not much that can't be fixed with tea and Tim Tams!!!

Give yourself a treat - book a stay at the Crash Pad (or even the Town Pad next door). You won't regret it. I'm already planning my next trip back!