We stayed for five nights at Linda's place in Ivanhoe to explore the artistic aspect of Greater Melbourne. Ivanhoe is situated between the CBD and the art gallery & artists' community Montsalvat. The place is self-contained and has everything you need. It is only a 7-min walk to Ivanhoe Station, where you can catch a train to Melbourne hot spots and start your day. On the walk back, you can stop at Coles and pick up some takeaway including authentic POPULA sushi and sashimi. Linda also provided a unique hands-on art class on the last day of our stay, which was the highlight of our trip. Linda's dog is intelligent, and you can play retriever with him. Please feel free to bring your running shoes because the place is also close to the running routes, including Darebin Creek. We were there during summer, including hot days with 30+ degrees, but Linda's garden will comfort you. You can also turn on the heat pump if needed. Overall, we recommend Linda's place if you will visit Melbourne.