My wife and I stayed 4 nights at Mauro's place. It was a home away from home. The house is beautiful and well cared for. Mauro is reliable, trustworthy and his hospitality can not be faulted. His place was the perfect choice for us, it enhanced our visit to Melbourne. The location suited us well, Tram 11 stops right outside Mauro's home and it is only a pleasant 50 minute ride into the CBD. For those on a budget it costs only $4.10 to get to his place from Tullamarine airport by public transport. Buy your $15 myki pack ( card $6 plus $9 credit ) at the airprt info. Walk to T4 and take bus 901 outside T4 to Broadmedows train station. Go to Essendon by train and catch the 903 bus which intersects with Gilbert road and tram 11. From there it is only 3 stops to Mauro's place. Or go from Broadmedows to Southern Cross station and catch Tram 11 right outside the station.