If you’re considering this or a place in Sandy Bay, choose this with no hesitation.
It’s cheaper than the hotels there, and yet you’re first rewarded with the warmth of the Richmond people. Food options are aplenty, and Sandy Bay can get quite stifling after a while. A 20km drive is nothing if you have a car.
Then there’s Andrew, who’s hospitality was outstanding. He left a Gin and Tonic to welcome me, and the house was ready with just a few hours notice. I unfortunately forgot to mention I had two guests, but Andrew dropped by to unlock another room with no complains. For which, I am grateful.
The house itself had a very homely feel and touch to it, with the heavy emphasis on wood giving it a very naturalistic feel. The heater was powerful enough to keep the place warm.
Yet, it is equipped with very modern technology. The bed had an inbuilt heater which made sleeping during the cold winter very enjoyable. Netflix was available, and a pool/snooker table for some classic fun.
The kitchen has an electronic inductive stoves for easy cooking, and a woodfire oven if you’re into that.
The bathroom has a continuous flow of hot water, making showering very comfortable too.
Of course, how can we forget the great hot tub jacuzzi? The water is heated and the experience of basking in it while sipping gin and tonic is truly one of a kind.
Some mornings I sip Peppermint Tea while I watch the Sun rise and set from his glorious backyard, to which I think to myself: I’ll be back to this homely house.
Thank you, and I’ll see you again Andrew.