To give the maximum rating on a review might seem exaggerate to some readers. However, my girlfriend and I have spent 2 months and a half in Banu's charming studio and we know what we are talking about. First the facts. The studio: The room is little but completely independent. The furniture and style is a tasteful blend of North Africa and Eastern Asia, hence the name Studio Moroc. It has a small and functional kitchen, a large table, a comfortable double bed, sofa, armchair and tv, as well as a rather large bathroom with bathtub. It also has a cupboard and an open wardrobe to hang coats and shirts. It is perfect for 1 or 2 people, but it can easily accommodate a couple with a small child. We found it in mint condition and completed with all the necessary items such as extra towels, blankets and cooking equipment. Room arrangement: The room is located in an independent building in the back of the host's house. A beautiful garden, with a fountain and a magnesium swimming pool, separates it from the main house. This means that the guests can have as much privacy as they want while being a shout away from the hosts, should they need anything. Location: The hosts, Banu and Andrew, live in Elwood which is a quiet residential suburb in south Melbourne. It takes roughly 20 minutes to get to the city centre from there and there are two comfortable trams that run pretty much all day long. Apart from being close to the center, The studio Moroc is within 10 min. walking distance from : 1. A several kilometres long seaside path where you can walk, run, cycle, or just relax and enjoy the nice bay beach. 2. All the necessary facilities such as supermarket, bakery, butcher, barber, cloth shops, etc. 3. St. Kilda, which is one of the most young and lively neighbourhoods in Melbourne, especially in Summer, full of restaurants, pubs, Sunday Markets and even a permanent Luna Park. In summary, everything about the room is as good as you could expect. Now our personal impressions. Banu's family is amazing. They made us feel immediately at home and were always very available and ready to respond to our immediate needs after we moved into their room. The family is composed by Banu and Andrew, their gorgeous daughter Ruby and the wonderful Naani, Banu's Mother. They also have a little dog, Luna, who used to spend some time with us and made our permanence at their place even merrier. But don't worry, should you so require the dog will not bother you at all. Overall, they are all very easy going, nice, and and sensitive. We developed a tight bond with them and we will remember our time in Melbourne as one of the most amazing of our life. To conclude, we highly recommend to anyone eyeing the Studio Moroc as a possible accommodation, for either a short or long period of time,...