Three of us stayed at Rose's place for a week. It was our first time to Perth, and the place proved perfect for exploring the city and its surroundings - even without a car. Bus stops at the end of the road or a 3 minute walk away are serviced by buses that will take you into town, to the beach, to Fremantle, the airport, and more. A big supermarket is a 15-20 minute walk away - and it's only a few minutes to the nearby 'high street' with some restaurants, cafe's, and a small general store. Although everything is nearby, the street itself is very quiet.
Communication with Rose was easy and she was very flexible, even allowing us to store our luggage after checking out on our final day.
The apartment itself is spacious, with a kitchen large and well equipped enough for us to be able to cook a full Christmas dinner!
Would recommend Rose's place to anyone looking for a comfortable, easy base from which to explore the area.