Johanna's place is a wonderful spot for families visiting Melbourne. We were there with our family for sabbatical at Melbourne University and it was the perfect location for easy commuting to the city by tram or even a nice long walk, with a nice quiet neighborhood to come home to. The IGA around the corner has friendly staff and made it easy to do grocery shopping on foot. Iconic Sydney Road with its popular shops and eateries is an easy walk from the house. Lots of nice parks within easy walking distance as well.
We stayed for over 2 months of the Australian winter and thoroughly enjoyed both indoor and outdoor spaces at the house. Everything is fully stocked and easy to use. The house is old and quirky, but very comfortable. We loved the character and charm. The chickens were sweet and fun to hear clucking about in the backyard. The house is well appointed for children and has everything you need for cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. It was a great place to spend our summer away from home.