We are locals who decided to have a three day staycation in Freo to go to a concert at the prison. Our three day idyll saw us appreciate Freo as tourists would and found ourselves imagining we were in the Meatpackers’ District of New York, London or Paris. Situated across the road from Bread in Common, a cool breakfast spot or just for coffee or late night shared plates, we had a view of the comings and going but from the quiet haven of our apartment. We were within walking distance of the National Hotel (a wonderful rooftop bar from which to watch the sun go down), Strange Company (great food, good vibe, fabulous service), the Republic (gin distillery with a Melbourne feel), Darling Darling (sea shanty, candlelit bar which is a must on any bucket list), Whisper Wine Bar, Emily Taylor, The Old Synagogue, Old Faithful .... et al and we were just round the corner from Bathers Beach where you can sip a cocktail while sunning yourself in a deck chair. It wasn’t all eating and drinking though. Every visitor must plan a short walk to the Shipwreck Museum and Maritime Museum where you can learn about the Batavia shipwreck and America’s Cup win. There’s also the Freo markets and all the usual Freo stuff. All on the doorstep of the quiet, tranquil and very comfy apartment. I would recommend it to anyone.