Wonderful hosts who bend over backwards for anything you ask. They are the kind of folk you send a message to, and within minutes they have responded with a solution or answer. This is important in the AirBnB community. Keep the issues, which are a fact of life, private, and enjoy the whole experience instead. There was nothing that was too much trouble. They are new hosts, and genuinely appreciate the help and advice given from Aussies and travellers alike. So keep up the dialogue, help them all you can, and you will love this apartment.

Location-wise, it is walking distance from shopping and restaurants. There is the Elizabeth Quay just down the road, and the fitter can walk to King's Park and climb the stairs. We did this and had a coffee at Frasers. Total walk was only about 5km, but stunning.

The apartment has two bedrooms and unlike many, an entrance that does not open directly into the lounge. I found this really nice, as it was more cosy. The kitchen is basic, but we managed to cook a roast. (I have put foil on the tray in the oven...could guests follow suite to make it easy for folk to clean? Replace if you use...simple!)

The bathroom is large with loads of natural light and view across to North Perth. There is a massive spa we didn't use. Shower is climb-over, so you do need to be able to do this.

Loads of cupboard space. We found this particularly useful given we travel back and forward to Australia and have lots of luggage. The back bedroom has an open walk-in, where we could stash it.

Air/con and heating works perfectly. Even though cold at night, we were comfy. Nice big tv and all the other things you might like if you are a homebody at night. Internet was fast, put on the day we moved in.

There is a HUGE balcony that goes right around the lounge. Nice to sit outside and watch the Swan River, of which you have a great view of.

This is perfectly suited for business or leisure travellers, or with a young family of one or two children. I had a business meeting there, and it felt like I was doing it in my studio.

Value for money is excellent, given that a hotel room in this location is upwards of $190. Stock up the fridge, cook your own breakfast, park your car inclusive in a wide and easily accessible undercover space, and the apartment is almost free!

We will be back. Thank you for being such great hosts.

Clare and Bill
(Clare is a travel-author and publisher, so travels constantly around the world, and has 65,000 readers on another travel site)