My daughter and I had the good fortune to be able to stay at Marilyn's beautiful unit 4 years ago, the last time we visited our relatives as a family. Because there wasn't room for us all to stay at the family house, it was so nice to be able to stay at Marilyn's place just a 10 minute walk away. We were lucky that we could stay there again recently. It felt like coming back to stay with an old friend! Marilyn was so kind and welcoming, and was happy to see my children again, now that they are taller than me!
If you don't know the area, you are in for an enormous treat. Marilyn's location is just the best thing you can imagine, particularly in the nice weather, as it was during our stay in Australian summer. She's just a moment's walk from the foreshore, beach, a children's playground, and a milk bar for coffees. There are generally calm Bay waters and public beach access, within a brief stroll. Marilyn's patio is a lovely spot to watch the sunsets and the night sky with views of the lights of Melbourne. She's close to public transportation which is very good in Brighton and Melbourne (though probably with some walking, which is very pleasant in this area) and also a good spot from which to bicycle, should one want to rent one nearby. The unit is lovely, and perfect for one or two people who get along well, as it's small, but quite sufficient. Beautiful bathroom, and Marilyn includes a refrigerator and some dishes and coffee and teas, so we were able to heat our water for beverages and packets of oatmeal in the morning. She even provided us with milk and orange juice! I am already looking forward to our next stay with Marilyn, whenever our travels bring us back to Brighton. Enjoy!