the hosts are amazing. both tony and mel are very friendly and accommodating, we felt like old friends or family. tony frequently asked for feedback if the place is okay and if there is anything that we needed. mel was also helpful, she recommended places that some we decided to visit. since we arrived after midnight, they provided with basic food, very toughtful.
the unit is complete and cozy for my family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 kids. the beds could easily accomodate 8-10 pax, with 3 bedrooms. there is a linen closet which provides towels and beddings to our convenient. the kitchen is fully equiped with full size fridge, microwave, oven and stove. cloth washer is next to the bathroom while the drying lines are just outside the unit with plenty of sun. there is a lounge area with sofas, coffee table and lcd tv with local channels. the area could fit 6-8 people. there is also a small dining table with 4 chairs which we hardly use. the covered parking garage is just under the unit.
tony encouraged us to use a handful of bicycles that are stored in the garage. we took out the bikes a few times, there is a dedicated cycling/pedestrian path along the river merely 300 meters from the house with beautiful view of the river. we explored both directions to the west towards freemantle and to the east towards perth city. I passed by several birds conservation areas. both freemantle and peth city are approximately 45 minutes away. I also took out tony's kayak one morning to the river. the river is clean and clear with fishes. the kids were also occupied and thrilled with the mini scooters, basketball post and trampoline within the house compound. on the last couple of days, tony and mel surprised us by offering to use the above the ground pool.
the neighborhood, applecross is in between perth city and freemantle. both destinations are 15-25 minutes away by car. it is an up-market area, with few posch houses facing the river. there is a 24hrs IGA 5 mins from the house and few eateries such as McDonalds, nandos, hungry jack and kfc. u can also find big supermarket: coles and woolworths less than 10 mins away.
in summary we are very satisfied with the stay: the unit, the facilities, the neighborhood, the location, and especially the hosts. I would recommend it to any similar family travelling to perth and freemantle.