I had some really high expectations of staying here due to the fantastic reviews. Sadly I can't say either of us were impressed which was a real shame. I wouldn't say we are very fussy people either and unfortunately I think this was possibly the least favourite of our Tassie accommodation choices over a 2 week period.

I was never sent an email with details of arrival and check in upon confirmation of the booking. I assumed someone would send an email closer to the date. The day before the booking I still had not heard from anyone. So I sent a second email that night and by midday the following day (day of checkin) Had still heard nothing! I then sent a text message which was finally answered by them telling me they had sent an email upon booking and I need to check my Airbnb message history. Which of course the had already done and no such message existed. Eventually they forwarded the information to my but to be honest by that stage I had already been very concerned we would not have a place to stay that night.

We eventually checked in late in the afternoon. It would have been really nice if someone had turned the heater on for us prior to arrival as the little house was like a crypt. It did warm up well after a while though.

I really dislike leaving bad reviews for places but unfortunately I just didn't find this place satisfactory and feel like I need to be honest. The house smelt badly of mildew on arrival which I can only guess is part of the strawbale drying process? The smell faded as the house warmed up do that would have been another reason to possibly have the heater going before arrival. The bed was so noisy I think maybe some screws need tightening because it made a racket every time someone moved in bed and it wasn't a great night sleep for me. Also putting a mirror in the bathroom would be a convenient.

Over all it wasn't a terrible place to stay, we just didn't find the experience a welcoming one. I think a few small areas where a little more attention to detail would have made all the difference. the best Airbnb places I've stayed always go that little extra to help you feel welcome and at home.

I think this place could be great with just a couple of differences. I'm glad others had better experiences than we did, it just wasn't the place for us.