We spent a couple of nights here whilst seeing the Pengiuns in Bicheno.
Petrea's place is very homely and has a nice rustic feel and decor. The beds were comfortable enough although we had flannelette sheets on our bed which aren't the nicest. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook at home although the appliances are a bit dated.
Petrea's house is just a short drive from the main part of Bicheno where there are a couple of places to eat and an IGA for groceries. She has kindly left a couple of torches with red cellophane that you can use when checking out the Penguins at night time. They can be seen wandering up the beach very close to the town at night time.
The kids loved playing on the swing hanging from the tree in the front garden and also loved jumping on the very large trampoline. There are some nice seats along the front veranda where you can watch the kids playing whilst enjoying a nice beer or a glass of wine.
The place is also very quiet even though it is on the main road in and out of town.