Billy Buttons B&B — Hotel in Melbourne

I was heading to Gippsland for a few days and thought as it was a long weekend that I would stay overnight on the outskirts of the city. Emerald is a startlingly beautiful suburb... it is lush and green, invitingly so. ||||I located this Bed & Breakfast online and thought I would book there. I am never quite comfortable with B&B's because it feels like I am invading a strangers space, but I have been to some exceptional ones...so I thought it would be worth another shot. ||||The lady owner responded in a timely manner and she is exceptionally polite. I arrived late in the afternoon and she greeted me on the driveway. Again, for me this feels like I am staying with a stranger. There was also a delightful kookaburra there to greet me ... more than one of these gorgeous kingfishers make regular visits to the home. ||||The driveway into this location is quite steep, so you have to be comfortable with the unusual entry. The home is welcoming and inviting in an old-fashioned landed-gentry way. The small touches throughout the home are quite exquisite. You do share a bathroom with the homeowner, but she works around you. All products supplied for your use are quality. ||||The view from the deck outside is breathtaking and if it had been warm, it would have been a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunset. The location is about five minutes drive from the eateries in town. Breakfast was supplied.|| ||There are pros and cons to weigh up.... pros being an amazing location, a lovely home, a sense of serenity... cons being shared with a lady who enjoys a chat, a cat ( depending on your perspective these could be a pros), parking is a wee bit tight.|| ||All in all... it's a stunning location. There are two choices here, you can share the house with the owner, or use the unit under the house. If I was to return, I would choose the later because I...

I booked the room a couple of months ago, I called the day before to confirm. We arrived yesterday afternoon to drop off our things before we headed off to a wedding only to find that our room was given to someone else. We literally had nowhere to sleep and had to drive 1.5 hours after the wedding to a family member. I understand mistakes can be made but I spoke to the owner the DAY BEFORE TO CONFIRM! Appalling! Really ruined what was meant to be a...

Absolutely stunning spot in the hills. Jennie is an awesomely friendly and welcoming host . Right from the time we checked in, Jennie was very homely and made us feel at home. The place itself is very cute and cozy and self contained. Heaps of nice places to dine and wine .

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