I've just returned home after a lovely 4 night stay in Melanie's stable. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in such a unique space and it was great meeting Melanie and her family and sharing a pre-Christmas beer with them! If you're after a brand spanking new apartment with all the charm of a tetanus shot, head into the CBD - there's thousands of them. But if you want somewhere brim full of character, that gives you an insight into old school Richmond and is hosted by great people, you're in for a treat at the stable. The location is awesome too, 5 minute walk to the main drag with bars, shops and places to eat. It's also 5 mins to public transport into the CBD, but you could walk along the Yarra too and be at Flinders street of a leisurely 45 minute amble, or a 35 minute stride.