I spent six weeks in Melbourne at Barbara's place, which really did feel like home. Having my own bedroom and bathroom was a nice comfortable privacy, while sharing a kitchen and living space provided a wonderful social space with my hosts. Barbara was away while I was staying in her apartment, but she created a seamless transition to her friends that hosted for her. Having a local to show me around the city really made for a great experience. The apartment is in a great location by the Botanic Gardens (perfect for my morning runs), walking distance to CBD (where I worked) and central tram point for pretty much everywhere in the city. It had everything that I needed for my time in Melbourne and helped make the whole time really amazing.