Ali's house was very spacious and in a convenient location for transportation. There is a train station nearby with easy access to the city. Only a short stroll from the station was the Malvern Valley Golf Course. Walking through the course and back along the Scotchmans Creek Trail was a nice way to get some exercise from the house.
The IGA around the corner seemed to have all of the things we needed to cook some meals. There are also several restaurants nearby and just across the street is an Indian restaurant with a tandoori oven that makes a great curry and nan.