My stay was absolutely perfect. The hosts, Peter, Helen and Walt are such a lovely, welcoming family, and made me feel like I was home immediately. Richmond is a nice, safe area, and although there was track work on the tram line while I stayed which made getting to downtown Melbourne a bit longer, I found the transport quite convenient. Richmond Station is about a 20-minute walk, and as a hub will get you to just about anywhere you want to go in Victoria. I enjoyed many terrific hikes in the region using only public transport. The cozy is shed is small, but very comfortable, and I slept like a baby each night. For book lovers, there a great selection of books. I highly recommend a stay here for anyone visiting Melbourne.