Style, Location, Comfort, Great Communication, Flexibility....
The unit is every bit as stylish as the photos illustrate. High end fixtures and fittings, a highly polished wood floor, tasteful ornaments...A great find for travellers seeking something special and bespoke. Having spent a great deal of my life at hotels (many which profess to be 5 star), my stay at Chloe's place is just what I wanted, somewhere I could feel at home with the comforts of my home.
Located in North Perth, nothing is far...Having only ever stayed in Perth CBD and Northbridge, there were some adjustments needed on my behalf. A stay is best supplement by a car; I have always lived in a part of Sydney where public transport is an acceptable alternative. You don't have to get far out of Perth CBD for a car to become more necessary. The unit itself is located in a "resort like" complex, great swimming pool, small gym and resident parking. There is small shopping centre on the corner of the property road location and Charles Street. A petrol station convenience store is within walking distance and includes an ATM. There are several eateries within walking distance including a Pizzeria, Nandos and Mac Donalds.
The bed is absolute heaven; furnished with Tempur mattress and pillows, a good night's sleep is guaranteed. The bedroom and lounge have independent split system AC units which cool the apartment extremely well especially in Perth's brutal summer temperatures. The luxury of the extra cloakroom is high on my list of priorities and often a decision making factor; the 1/2 bath at Chloe's place makes the most of the space with a high end kit out. The coffee machine makes the best home machine brew I've ever tasted. If you're a latte or flat white drinker, the machine produces a very comparable coffee to cafes in Australia or New Zealand (without the mess or cost); I'll be honest it's only on few occasions, I've tasted a better result from cafes outside Oz or NZ, one word of advice the capsules are the Nespresso "Vertuo" type. In Perth there are 2 Nespresso shops near by, 1 in the CBD, the other heading towards the coast in Karinnyup. The kitchen is well stocked, the home office is spacious with little touches such as a supply of pens for use. The walk-in robe is the perfect place to hide away suitcases and keep the rest of the unit clutter free.
Chloe currently lives overseas, she is fortunate to have her mum Joy as one of the prime service providers. The communication with Chloe and Joy was easy and their replies timely. As a former Airbnb host I am aware of the importance of timely correspondence with current and future guests; there is also the factor that even the most dedicated host can't reply immediately at certain times or during certain activities. Chloe and Joy are great communicators and ensure 2 way communication to a very high standard. I met Joy briefly and corresponded a few times, she is very friendly, approachable and service focused.
During my stay at Chloe's, Chloe and Joy were able to be flexible with a couple of requests I made and offered a couple themselves which enhanced my stay. I don't want to set false expectations by being too specific, flexibility often takes into account factors beyond either parties control. If there is something that will enhance your stay, I suggest you reach out to Chloe/Joy, as previously mentioned they are great communicators. From my experience anything reasonable and well explained will be considered.