Margot’s beautiful apartment and how she manages it offers a masterclass in Airbnb excellence. Communication was always pleasant, accurate, timely and unobtrusive. Thoughtful gifts like wine, cheese and biscuits, Tim Tams and milk awaited us. A little pantry provided necessary grocery items not always available in an Airbnb - salt, pepper, cling wrap, olive oil, paper towels, coffee pods and more - meaning you are instantly at home. Everything you might need in the way of good quality glassware, plates, cutlery etc is provided and the knives are sharp! Hallelujah! The apartment itself is as clean as a whistle, stylishly decorated and extremely comfortable. It is part of the historic house brewer James Boag built for himself in a very pleasant part of walkable Launceston. Down York Street is the city filled with history, parks, heritage buildings and gentle walks, as well as cafes and restaurants showcasing the remarkable produce of the region (try Bread+Butter opposite Princes Park on Elizabeth Street for excellent coffee, pastries, bread, toasties and lovely cakes, or Black Cow Bistro for its remarkable Cape Grim porterhouse or Stillwater for a quite special gourmet meal). If you are in Launceston on Saturday morning, the produce market is not to be missed. The Design Centre in City Park is a window into Tasmania’s design excellence and do visit the museum for more information about the natural history and settlement of this amazing little isle. About 200 metres from Margot’s is the aquatic centre where you can get decent takeaway coffee. Margot and her welcoming apartment helped make our Launceston stay memorable. Thank you, Margot!