Our family spent two lovely nights here, the home was a real home; all the furnishings and familiarity of staying with a friend or relative. We especially enjoyed the big open kitchen and living room that leads out to a lovely courtyard with a hammock and soft green grass to step on. Tessa & hubby were great hosts to point out the good cafes and eats around the area and also kind enough to offer getting groceries even before we arrived. We were also treated to two very good bottles of red wines by Tessa and definitely appreciated their thoughtfulness. It was also really nice to have met their two very lovely daughters upon checking in. The location & neighborhood of this home away from home was just perfect! My sister's family went down to the beach and swam there - just 5-7 mins away, and the nearby South Melbourne market where we spent a whole morning and afternoon brunching and shopping was simply awesome! Overall a fun and comfy stay for us!