‘Cute’ but not comfortable; Unfortunately my husband and I found the place to be underwhelming. We stayed in Airbnb’s throughout our 2 week trip around Tas (and a lot elsewhere) and sadly the cost of this one, which is in the higher range, in comparison to others (including others in Hobart) just doesn’t begin to measure up. Yes it has a cute and historical element but it begins and ends at the front gate. It seems your paying for the ‘historical’ factor but inside it’s like staying in a cheap motel style accommodation. Stained (large water stained patches) lounges that aren’t comfortable, dated (not in a good way) cheap furnishings, tiny tv on a low entrainment unit, the bed we slept in was on a slant so you roll towards your partner as the floors throughout are running up and down all over the place. I understand this is the ‘historical’ nature of the place but it’s something to keep in mind. The bed was made up with a thin blanket with a sheet over the top and below it. The back bathroom is freezing with only a thin mat on tiled bathroom floor. The kitchen functions well enough and there is a few pantry items for guests to use.
There’s a small jetty at the end of the road but not a lot to ‘see’ beyond that. The pub at the top of the road is fantastic! We drove to it from our other locations also.
This is the first ‘not so good’ review we have left & I feel it’s appropriate as I would like other guests to have a clearer picture of what they can expect for their money. I believe you’re paying a premium for the ‘name’ and the ‘historical’ aspect but minimal effort is made thereafter inside. It is over all clean and as one of the highest cleansing fees I’ve encountered then you would expect it to be so!