As a solo traveler to Melbourne, I was looking for a cozy, comfortable place to stay for my 5 day visit. Pradeep was an outstanding host, and his bungalow was ideal for me, with everything that I needed for my stay - and more.
The bungalow is located behind the main house along a quiet street in a nice residential area. Everything was up-to-date and spotlessly clean. The kitchen had everything required to self-cater simple meals, and off of the kitchen area was an alcove with flat screen TV, stereo, and comfortable sofa. The bedroom was small but contained a large, comfortable bed, and the bathroom, which was spotless, had a shower which delivered a robust stream of hot water. The washer and dryer in the bathroom was a welcome convenience and very much appreciated.
The unit was bright, sunny - but quiet and private, with many small touches that turned a good stay into an excellent one. The wi-fi signal was strong, and the system operated flawlessly.
My schedule had me coming and going, often late at night, and there was automatic lighting along the side of the house, such that when walking up the driveway to get to the bungalow, lights would automatically come on to light the way. This was very much appreciated, as it made sure that I could get safely to the bungalow without disturbing anyone at that hour.
Two Metro train stations are a 10 minute walk, and the train ride to the Melbourne CBD takes about 20-25 minutes. A Coles supermarket is located just on the other side of the Ivanhoe train station, adding just a few extra minutes to the walk.
Pradeep went out of his way to make me feel at home and to make sure that I had everything that I needed. Pre-arrival communications were prompt and informative, and he checked during my stay to make sure that I was happy ... very much appreciated.
All in all an excellent stay, and I will keep Pradeeps' bungalw in mind for future stays when I return to Melbourne.