The Painted Fish was delightful. I stayed in the Carriage House, which was very comfortable. I was a bit apprehensive about the outdoor shower at first, especially since it was winter, but quickly grew to appreciate its quirkiness. The walk into Freo was pleasant. I would stay again without second thoughts.

Stayed in the studio, moved to the carriage. Walked in stressed, left relaxed. Loved how relaxed the whole place was, the outdoor shower was a refreshing change. Its not the Hilton and I didn't want it to be. I learnt from the lifestyle, I enjoyed the relaxed approach and I WILL do it again. Made me feel human and I loved the feel of "Freo"

Really regretted staying at Painted Fish. Nearly ruined my holidays! I should have read the postings here instead of trusting the blogs on its own website. On hindsight, common sense would have tell me that only good things are being presented on it's own website.
Full of cobwebs and the place looks so run down that it sends shivers down my spine the moment I stepped in!
There is a strong musky smell as if the rooms have not been aired properly and the kitchen is in such a terrible state that I thought I could smell the gas leaking.
The toilet is de-tached from the living quarters. I didn't even dare to drink water after dark for fear of visiting the loo in the middle of the night.

This place is a total disgrace to Fremantle.

Really enjoyed staying here. Stayed in the cottage and the bed was really comfortable. Loved the solar pagola. Were able to use the hosts' bikes to get into Fremantle but a bit far to walk. Maybe would have liked simple breakfast provisions forte price?