Amanda's place was great, and she was an awesome host. She was always available to answer any questions - communication was super easy both before and during my stay. The house is large, warm, comfortable, and quiet, with everything you need for a short or long stay. My whippet dog absolutely loved sun-baking on the back porch, and running and playing in the park across the road. I didn't have kids with me but there is a great children's playground in the park as well (but far enough away from the house that you don't hear anything - the house is in a quiet street with no noise from the park). I stayed nine days and will definitely go back on my next trip to Melbourne - thanks Amanda!