Favorite host on AirBnb! Communication was excellent from the get-go and extremely friendly. Claire very courteously messaged to let me know she'd be gone on vacation for most of my stay (sometimes its nice to have a host/tourguide) and to make sure I was OK with it BEFORE I booked so I could make a smart decision. Turns out I made the right one!

I stayed for a week upon first moving to Melbourne from the US and establishing all the particulars one needs when moving to a new country. Since she was gone her sister received me and then gave me a great tour of Melbs. I liked my stay so much that I'm currently looking for permanent rentals in the Collingwood area!

Claire keeps the apartment very clean and smelling good (often understated with AirBnb stays). Working in fashion she's got great design taste and the apartment is bright and full of plant life. Bed was comfy - only complaint is a lack of airflow in the bedroom, but a fan would easily fix that.

She gave some great recommendations and kept in contact throughout the visit despite being on vacation. Claire's place is in one of the best districts of Melbourne - TONS of amazing cafes and restaurants mere blocks away. Being new in town, I ate out almost every single day for lunch and dinner and wasn't disappointed...the food in Melbs is quite scrumptious! Also there's a new gelato place across the street - key on those 40+ celsius days. However, if cooking at home is your thing, Claire has all the necessary kitchen tools to make most dishes happen.

Public transit a few steps away made it super easy to get around Melbourne while doing rental inspections. But easily the best part of Collingwood is all the funky shops and pubs in the area - some true gems and very close to many others on Brunswick St. in Fitzroy.

Claire didn't bat an eye when I asked about extending my stay a day or two (house hunting always takes longer than you think) provided no one had already booked it. Even better, for anyone staying in Melbs longer than just a visit Claire was fantastic about providing tips and advice even AFTER the stay! A++. Highly Recommend. Would stay again!