When we booked, we thought that we had a whole house and a balcony with a view across to the CBD which was referred to in many reviews. However, just before we left for our visit to Hobart, our host clarified that our accommodation was, in fact, an apartment downstairs at the rear of the upstairs apartment with the balcony and view. I was a bit crestfallen, but in fact it was really delightful. The rear downstairs apartment has a deck overlooking a charming orchard and cottage garden ( from which we could help ourselves to flowers, fruit and herbs) and, over the top of the trees, you can still see the water and city area, with lots of twinkling lights at night. It is because this area is so high up and that is what we loved - having the rustic charm of an old place (late 1900s), but still with a view and in the most fabulous “ up hill and down dale” area full of pretty period cottages and elegant grand old homes, but within a 15 minute walk of the CBD or even closer to the funky restaurants, shops and iconic State cinema in North Hobart. Janet is a gracious, generous host who went out of her way with a number of thoughtful extras to make our stay special.