A better host you will not find than Rachel; and we cannot imagine finding a better place to stay in Melbourne than this lovely bungalow in Thornbury. We were here for more than two weeks and loved every minute of it. Rachel's thorough house manual made it so easy to settle in and even contained excellent recommendations of local dining and shops. Having this lovely house and private backyard all to ourselves made for a very pleasant and relaxing stay. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and we enjoyed the convenience of the 15 minute walk to shops and restaurants on High Street, as well as to the tram and train stops which connect other parts of the city. Its architecture from days gone by is beautifully preserved and is complemented by modern conveniences such as the beautifully updated kitchen. During our stay, Melbourne experienced some hot spells, so the air conditioned lounge was wonderful, and we even managed to cool the bedroom using Rachel's fan to distribute the cool air.