I really enjoyed staying at Melanie's. She is a thoughtful host and made my nearly 3 week stay really easy and comfortable. The living area is very light and bright and it was a pleasure to work there during the day while looking out at the beautiful gardens. By contrast the bedroom is wonderfully dark with blackout shades so you can get a restful sleep. The bedroom is also really generously sized and had good closet space. The kitchen is well-provisioned and there were some basics to help with cooking (salt, pepper, oil, etc) as well as a bottle of wine. The bathroom is compact but it's a nice shower. The back gardens are a lovely place to read with lots of sun. You have a private back entrance so you can come and go easily. Melanie is very helpful but respects your privacy. The washer/dryer are in her house so that's one little thing to be aware of if you anticipate having lots of laundry. Otherwise you are close to the train/bus/trams, a few good cafes, a nice wine bar, a good little local grocery, and the river with walking paths and parkland. I would definitely return!