We had a marvellous time in this cosy homely house, nearby everything Northcote has to offer. The house has a lovely style, great art, and some musical instruments so we loved staying in, cooking and relaxing by the fireplace inside with a movie or outside with a few friends under a clear evening sky. We stayed the weekend of the winter solstice so it was the coldest Melbourne could get, yet the warmth of this household and the ease of its location made the whole experience delightful. Janelle was very responsive and warm in our lead up correspondence, even while in Tokyo. Fiona met us at the house and was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Exactly what we needed for our live music holiday which was far too short. This place would be perfect for bringing kids, though the awesome toys and DVDs were well stored so we could hardly notice. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and will be looking at Janelle's calendar for when to organise my next trip down. Having lived in Melbourne for 4 years previously, this was the perfect Melbourne experience I was after. Thanks Janelle and Fiona :)