"Overall, it's okay. After all, the house is very old, so it's OK for just one night. It's scary when the room is dark at night, but it's nice to be able to see the inland sea from the terrace during the day. Although it is a house facing the street, you can only go around to the back, and you have to drag the box for a distance. It will be humid at night in spring, and there are many slugs on the road, so be careful not to step on them."

"WOW Factor - Overlooking Macquarie Harbour, Strahan, Tasmania; from our private verandah at Risby Cove is one of the most pristine places on earth. Enjoying our complimentary wine and cheeseboard, my husband and I agreed that our stay at Risby Cove Boutique Hotel was of those precious times in life when you allow yourself to indulge, surrender the rush, and settle into quiet respite. We arrived as weary, rain-drenched travelers, and surrendered ourselves into the care of our hosts, who made us feel special and valued. Our spacious, elegant room — complete with fireplace and a bath for two — felt a well deserved treat and deeply restorative, bringing us an immediate sense of calm after a number of days on the road. Even the food was amazing. The à la carte menu celebrates local seafood and paddock-to-plate produce, prepared with care and flair. I recommend the hot/cold seafood tower. Included in the price, is a scrumptious continental breakfast accompanied by excellent barista coffee — the perfect energising start to the day. The whole experience was a gentle reminder us to take the time to simply breathe and live in the moment. Thanks Sebastian and Jacinta – simply unforgettable experience."

"Nice little stop very close to wharf for Gordon river cruise. Small but enough for two nights .stains visible on couch and no aircon upstairs in bedrooms. If we open windows it does cool down after some time."

"It's very comfortable and has a small balcony garden. I like it here."

"very good host and receptionist. Pam was helpful in every way possible and also welcoming to us."

"The room is big but the facilities are not new. Samsung level."

"We drove into the town in strong winds and heavy rain, and unexpectedly stumbled upon such a comfortable place to stay. Don't be fooled by the exterior; it's actually a very large and beautiful guesthouse with all sorts of amenities and small appliances. The host was very welcoming and thoughtful, even providing milk and cereal in the refrigerator, and we could cook our own meals on the electric stove. It was so sweet!"

"Our accomodation was a one bed large cabin with carport. It was very cosy, neat, spotless and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Very close to the heart of Strahan ; a 10 to 15 minute stroll to enjoy the views or a 2 minute car ride. Mick and Prue, our hosts were very welcoming and gave us tips on everything to see and do in Strahan. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend."

"First and foremost, if you want an absolutely stunning view with your Strahan accommodation and the privacy of a self-contained ‘house’ environment, rather than a stock-standard hotel, choose to stay in one of the two Wheelhouse Apartments. We could only manage one night there as they were booked up for the other nights we were in Strahan (hence we DID have a sad stock-standard hotel room for the other two nights!) but really it is a place you probably want to spend at least a few nights, say a day or two when you might be planning ‘down days’ or rest days in your Tasmanian holiday, and when you are not racing off to Strahan’s various attractions. [That said, if you are going ‘into town’ it is an easy 10-odd minute walk.] This accommodation would be best enjoyed when you have adequate time just to sit and stare at the amazing view! We normally comment that it is annoying when so-called luxury self-contained accommodation does not have a dishwasher, but I must say that with such a view, you probably do want to stand there washing the dishes and just staring out the kitchen window! The location and the architecture ensure the view is always flooding into the house – even when you are lying on the bed. Note, however, there are no curtains upstairs so you will be woken early to ‘enjoy’ the view whether you want that or not!!! Shutters could be neatly added without ruining the aesthetic surely?? But the downside is the very evident wear and tear. Of course scratches do not detract from the functionality of a place, but almost EVERY surface is scratched or worn in some way and it really shows the age…walls, floorboards, cupboard doors…everything is quite well worn. If you had to go through the same regime as when hiring a car, checking for marks etc, you would spend hours recording all the flaws before you moved in! So it does need some TLC but the 4/5 rating very much reflects the absolutely beautiful setting and view and the fact that we would be fine about staying there again if the need arose."