Simon's house is spacious and really comfortable, with a beautifully updated modern kitchen. The beds were comfortable, and Simon provided plenty of towels. We were initially worried about traffic noise, but it dies right down, and the main living area is towards the back with sweeping views over a verdant valley with the mountains in the distance - you'd never guess you're that close to the city. It took us only 12 minutes to get to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry the next morning.
The biggest bonus was waking up in the morning, and seeing 3 or 4 hens crowding on the front door step, their beaks right up against the glass, giving us the beady-eyed stare. We had some seeds and we crunched up some crackers, and our daughter enjoyed feeding them an early morning snack.
Lovely place, and excellent value for the money. This will be our stop-over for future ferry trips! If you have a bit of extra time, just down the road from Simon's place is a quaint railroad museum area with 30 minute train rides on offer - last ride is at 3 pm, but it is fun for families!