We have mixed feelings about this place. The grounds and exterior of the cottage are beautiful. It is a very private location featuring superb views of the sky. The Milky Way is easily visible and so are the Magellanic Clouds, which is thrilling as a visitor from the northern hemisphere. The interior is dark and stuffy. It is easy to cross-ventilate the property by opening both doors but this lets in a lot of flies, mosquitoes, and moths because there are no screen doors. The bed is so-so and needs better pillows (too stiff). The shower is good and the washing machine works fine. The one person kitchen is vexing but not awful, though the knives need sharpening ¶ This location is an Internet black hole. Vodafone cellular had no coverage and it's not clear whether any carrier does. There is free wireless in town from the Tasmanian government but it is only good for 30 minutes at a time (on a laptop you can change your MAC address for additional time... but this requires some technical skill). ¶ Consider whether Swansea is right for you. Bicheno is arguably a much better choice. Bicheno has a much better beach and you can stay very close to the beach and set your car aside. Swansea has two IGAs for groceries, both poorly stocked and overpriced; Bicheno has a good IGA which unexpectedly carries a number of specialty items, e.g. fish sauce and galangal. And Bicheno is closer to Freycinet National Park by car.