Staying in the Stables is a special experience. It's a little paradise amidst the funky grittiness of Fitzroy (I'm not knocking the grittiness--it's a super cool neighborhood filled with great restaurants, shops, and it's share of characters). The garden is a delight. The interior is filled with lovely decorative touches. Comfy sitting room for curling up and reading a book. Comfy bed with crisp, sparkling clean linens. It was a great home base from which to explore Melbourne for a few days.