This was our first airbnb experience and Rob's place definitely validated the site! We only had a week in Melbourne and it happened to include Christmas, so we needed a great location plus a kitchen.

The location was perfect. It was a few blocks from the train station, which made it very convenient to explore the city. It was only a few steps away from really hip restaurants and shops. Plenty of thrift shops a stone's throw away for purchasing last minute Christmas gifts and grocery stores at every turn.

Although Rob's apartment was a block away from bustling Chapel St., it was a very peaceful hideaway when we wanted to be 'home.' The kitchen has great light and is very open. We were able to open the huge glass sliding doors while cooking and eating, adding a great breeze to our first warm Christmas. The dishwasher was lovely to have (Trevor made 7 courses), along with other modern comforts. The shower was wonderful, and ingeniously the knob was on the opposite wall of the shower head. Brilliant! I hate spraying myself with cold or hot water while adjusting. The bed was EXTREMELY comfortable, and we were able to get all of our laundry done. Trevor also thoroughly enjoyed having TV, AC, and speedy WiFi, whenever he needed it.

Not only was the place perfect for our needs, but the host was incredibly kind. It almost felt like we had a friend when we entered Melbourne, although very little was said except through airbnb and during the brief tour and handover of the key. We broke a champagne flute right before leaving and left cash to cover the cost. Rob sincerely wanted to return the money through paypal; we had too much fun using them to let him do that, but a great example of his character. He was a pleasure to work with and I'd trust him to rent to or stay with anyone.

PS - The fish were wonderful to have around and to feed. AND we're only a little cheesy about Christmas. The food and family part being the highlight.