This will be our Melbourne 'go-to' AirBnb whenever we get the opportunity.
The accommodation: tiny but perfect, with everything you need at your fingertips. Beautifully warm inside thanks to the easy to use gas heater in the lounge room and aircon in the bedroom. Unfortunately, the toilet is freezing as the louvered window can't be shut - just a very small note of caution for those who like warmth around their extremities.
The location: what more could anyone ask for? Beach, parks and playing fields at one end of the road and amazing choices of coffee to be had in Ormond St at the other. We tried out just three of the array of coffee houses - one was truly great, one was middling to good and the last was run by a Basil Fawlty! Great fun.
The host: we had the good fortune to meet Cobbity. Our host appears to have all the qualities that so many other operators seem to lack: enthusiasm, client care and a genuine desire to ensure her guests feel welcome and comfortable.