I was fortunate to have stayed at Sarah and Hal's place in Melbourne. The house is close to the supermarkets, good restaurants, and the Fairfield train station which is just 17 minutes from the CBD. The house and my room had all the facilities like a personal fridge, microwave oven, electric kettle, electric blanket, many pillows, blankets, heating system, washer, dryer, clothing line, and all the requisite toiletries in abundant supply. More than the house and the room, the hosts Sarah and Hal were so warm and nice. They were literally approachable 24/7 to answer all my queries and to give me tips on how I could explore Melbourne better and stay safe. They even introduced me to their neighbors, son, and daughter (who do not stay with them) and shared all their numbers with me when the couple had to fly to Brisbane for a family emergency just to ensure that I would be safe and could reach out to people for help if needed. That is soo sweet. Sarah even shared all her jackets and scarves with me since it became very cold in Melbourne the week that I was staying over at their place. I can go on and on about Sarah and Hal but I literally felt like I was staying with my family in Melbourne. They are so full of love and warmth that I believe everyone coming to Melbourne for the 1st time should stay over at their place. You can thank me later but please do. It will be the experience of a lifetime that will be worth cherishing. Loads of love to Sarah and Hal. :)I do hope that we can meet again soon. :)