This turned out to be just the place I needed for a stop between Hobart and Russell Falls. It was easy to find, quiet, and comfortable.
Sophie, Juliet's sister, was a fantastic hostess. I ended up arriving much later than planned, but she was very gracious. She even had homemade cookies! And I enjoyed eating breakfast with her the next morning in the kitchen. We agreed we wished we had had more time to visit. She was a wealth of advice about what to see and do in the area, and very eager to incorporate visitors' comments into the notebook that was provided to guests.
The house is indeed very bohemian, with high ceilings and all kinds of vintage and hand-made decor. The gardens were lovely while I was there, and I hardly saw the resident cat. The neighborhood is very quiet, and the guest notebook outlines several walks around the neighborhood and town for those who are interested. I actually came back to town after my half day of hiking to eat lunch and explore the op shops.
The firm mattress was much appreciated. The shared bath is huge, and we did not have any issues with coordinating usage. Several breakfast choices were offered, and I did enjoy one of the cookies "for the road".
All in all, it more than met my needs for a base between Hobart and Mt Field/Russell Falls, and if you want to get away from the city, this is the place.