This cottage is tickety boo.
It's a lovely renovation, has all that you need and it is in a central location so is GREAT value if you need a place to come home to after a day of exploring. It is well equipped and off street under cover parking is great. I would walk home from the gallery each day along the river bank and it is so pretty and lots of interesting things to photograph along the way.
The front garden is gorgeous (took all my will power not to cut a few irises and put them in a vase!). I was grateful for the basic supplies like milk, oil, vinegar, butter, salt and pepper - these were so helpful as I had to make my lunch for a course I was doing every day during my stay. Coles and KMart virtually around the corner.
I have stayed in quite a few Air BnB's and this place was just so easy for two friends to hang out, have their own space but come together if desired. Easy is good.
I am a bit like princess and the pea when it comes to beds and I got a good night's sleep on the mattresses and pillow's provided. Lovely bedding and simple rooms with clean design. The air con keeps the main area warm and it can reach into the bed
The lumber yard and road traffic do create noise on weekdays.
I knew about this before I booked so it didn't bother me too much because I had to be up at a reasonable time, but I am a light sleeper (even with earplugs) so if you want to sleep in, this noise might affect you... perhaps choose the room not next to the lumber yard.
To be honest, it is hard to find something in central Launceston that is perfectly quiet. I was in Lonnie two weeks ago staying at the other end of town in an "apartment style" place and it was noisier. If it were just up to me, light sleeping and all, I'd prefer Sarah's cottage hands down.
I don't know - the cottage felt right, and in it's simplicity created a perfect atmosphere and landing pad for me and my friend to enjoy Launceston and Tassie day trips. I would rent this cottage again - I hope this helps you make an informed decision <3