Our stay at Rachel's home was simply a delight. The house was beautifully decorated, with a well-stocked kitchen, a cosy living room and a deep bath that we made use of. It was a cold and rainy weekend when we were in Melbourne so we spent a lot of time in Rachel's snug home, reading books curled up on the couch and drinking coffee.

Rachel went out of her way to ensure our stay was comfortable; she left maps of the local shops and cafes, transportation guides, tips about where to go in Melbourne, and step-by-step guides on how all her appliances work (very handy!).

Getting to the house from both the city and the airport was a cinch. The train is very convenient - 25 minutes to the CBD - but I also caught the tram. Both have stops less than 5 minutes walk from the house.

Finally the local area was a quirky mix of old Greek locals, young families and hipsters; I had a fun time exploring the local Greek supermarket, navigating piles of hummus and olives where, once again, all the staff were incredibly friendly.

Rachel's home was absolutely perfect for our long weekend in Melbourne and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering a getaway.