This is really a fantastic home in a great location, and I would say particularly good for families. The house is really well equipped, with everything I could imagine anyone would need. It is very comfortable and feels like a home from home. We settled in very quickly and Ali is a very helpful, generous but unobtrusive host. She popped round when we first arrived, by prior arrangement, and was then on hand via mobile if we needed anything. In terms of the children the house is great because you don't need to feel uptight about keeping everything pristine. As it is a house that is already lived in by children and so it felt just as comfortable for the kids as it did for us. There were plenty of toys that the kids were free to use, and the outdoor space was a real bonus. Particularly the garden, with the cubby house, trampoline and swing being a real hit. Do not be put off by this house being on a main road as it is totally secure and you can let children play outside without any worry at all. It's also very well located, with a cafe and shops nearby, a small park and the oval over the road. Plus the train station just a few minutes walk away - think it took us about 20 minutes to get into the city by train. We could have stayed longer and would definitely stay again when next in Melbourne.