Claire was a fantastic host. I stayed at her Airbnb recently (Nov 2017) for 11 nights, and my stay couldn’t have been better. The Airbnb looks just like the photos in the listing, accurately portrayed. It was very clean and had everything I needed. Some aspects of the listing that were excellent included:
ATMOSPHERE: Warm and welcoming atmosphere greets you through the hallways of the heritage-like home, amidst the beautiful garden that surrounds it. Staying here was also peaceful, perfect for the busy traveller who needs a lot of rest! Saatchi, Claire’s fabulous dog even bid me farewell upon my departure.
ROOM: Spacious bedroom, with clean bedding and towels smelling fresh, so you can check-in after a busy day and refresh in an instant. Various furniture and electronic appliances to suit your needs, wardrobe with hangers and even a table for doing makeup. Good lighting comes through in the morning to get that natural wakeup. On top of this, you get access to a lovely garden at the back with Saatchi. Toilets, bathroom and kitchen are regularly in check and clean.
AMENITIES & Extras: The room had multiple useful things that any guest will appreciate. Microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and toaster, complete with a basket of fruits, jars of nibbles and chocolate. The breakfast table was generously prepared with bread, butter and various spreads, I nearly finished a whole loaf to myself! If you fancy meusli or cereal with milk, Claire has that in the room too. Fan of vegemite and real coffee? Also got you covered. There is no excuse not to start your day strong.
LOCATION: Located a couple minutes walk from the nearest bus stop or less than 5 to the nearest tram line so you can get up and about on minimum budget. It is a 10-minute walk to Sydney Rd, where multi-cultural restaurants and take-aways are. Pharmacy, local supermakerts, service station and post office are also close by (aprx 3 min drive each).
PERSONAL TOUCHES: The personal touches Claire and Allan put into it really highlight the homely feel during my stay. Fresh flowers were neatly placed within the room, as well as real plants. Visitor/travel information packs were all provided to give you a head-start during your adventure, as well as some interesting books to read during downtime. Both Claire and Allan are kind and welcoming, and Im very grateful to have them take me in with no reviews.
I would highly recommend this Airbnb to other travellers, especially those who are looking at a restful escape in the midst of the fast hustle of Melbourne. 5-star review!