Virginia's place is one of the best Airbnb experiences I've had so far: communication was quick (she replied a text I sent regarding the heater almost instantaneously at 2 in the morning), the self check-in process was smooth and flexible, and the house itself was a dream.
Located right by the Great Ocean Road about a 1.5-hour drive from Melbourne, the house is a short path away from a beautiful, secluded beach. We arrived late at night after a long drive, so the roads were pitch black with very little lighting. Luckily, a week prior to our arrival, Virginia sent me a very detailed email document containing all the information required for our stay, including instructions on how to find the house.
The combined living and sleeping space itself was perfectly sized for two, with an extremely comfortable double bed, a sofa facing a TV with HDMI input, and a dining table with chairs. The iPod dock and heating + cooling combination A/C were great, thoughtful touches. Separated by a sliding door was the kitchen and closet area, for which some light cooking was perfect as the fumes could be let out of the big windows by the sink instead of wafting into the sleeping area. The bathroom was large and spacious, with a strong rain shower and a heating light on the ceiling by the sink area.
The entire house was on the whole stylishly and minimally decorated, and Virginia herself is clearly an extremely dedicated host who pays great attention to detail; she even left a big binder explaining every single thing there was to know about living in the house as well as select menus from takeout restaurants by the bed.
Overall, the combination of comfort, style, functionality and efficiency in this listing made our stay an extremely enjoyable one, and we'll definitely be back in the future.