Linette was a fantastic host - very quick to respond to any questions we had and had lots of helpful advice for places to go and things to see. The little note she left, the basket of goodies and information pack on Melbourne were lovely touches that made us feel very welcome in her home. The flat was tidy and as it appears and is described in the profile, the only downside was the level of cleanliness (crumbs on the table, microwave and fridge hadn't been cleaned in a while, shower hadn't been cleaned properly). When I asked Linette about this she was honest and apologetic, explaining that she had left in a rush and couldn't prepare the flat as she normally does and thus gave us a discount on the price. I thought this was fair and a professional response. Aside from this minor setback, we had a really lovely stay and really enjoyed being so close to lovely cafes, shops etc. in Carlton and the CBD. The airconditioning was very much appreciated too, as we stayed during a heatwave. I would recommend Linette's and hope to stay again some time in the future.