Tom and Maree are BY FAR the best Airbnb hosts I’ve ever encountered. Don’t get me wrong, the apartment was absolutely perfect for us for our week long stay in Melbourne, but the hosts and their warmth and generosity really made us feel like we had arrived at a home away from home.
We moved to Melbourne from Canada not knowing a thing about the city and decided to rent an Airbnb for a week while searching for long term accommodation and did we ever get lucky with this little gem of a spot.
The apartment is above the garage which makes for a lot of privacy between the main house and our quarters. The decor was outstanding—super artsy and funky and gave us a great sense of what Melbourne is all about. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the linens were soft and luxurious. The A/C was a real benefit as we arrived during some of Melbourne’s hottest Summer weather. Bathroom was fully stocked with great organic soaps and products. There was a small fridge in the garage for cool drinks and snacks. Tom was even kind enough to leave some pastries at our door which was so delightful and kind.
The location is unrivalled—a 20 minute walk to the CBD, stones throw from the beautiful park/gardens, tons of great pubs/bars in the neighbourhood, as well as cute cafes and brunch spots. Everything is walkable and we hardly used the trams and buses, although they were very convenient as well.
Btw, Tom has left some great recommendations for bars/cafes/restaurants in the area and you should certainly try them out—every meal we had was superb. Poodle Bar (pricey but unpretentious), Everleigh (cocktails), Archie’s (brunch), Slow Poke (coffee/light breakie)…the list goes on!!
We really appreciated Tom’s recommendations and insight into the city and he was kind enough to take the time to give us the rundown of the town—what to see, where to go, and even gently informed us of what Melbourne football team we might want to cheer for ;).
All in all, this was one of the best experiences I’ve had through Airbnb. Tom & Maree (and Max!), you are beyond superhosts, we thank you and appreciate your kindness so so much more than you know. We hope to see you soon! Xx :)