I would not recommend this place for travellers.
The key box was broken and could not open when we arrived and the host did not pick up the phone after 10 pm, I assumed. So I would recommend to check in earlier in case any kind of accidence happened, like this one. Because you will end up with no place to go, so u have to find a hotel nearby to stay at midnight. But the host came next day and gave us another key. So problem solved.
First, the apartment a little bit far from the train, need to walk up a hill to the apartment., which will make u quiet exhausted after you one day activities around Melbourne.
Moreover, it may cost your more traffic fee, cause train form South Yarra to central usually costs 4 dollars. If u spend most of u time around city, you should better found a place at CBD, the free tram zone can help u save some money.
But this place closes to tram and near some good restaurants.
Second, there is no wifi, only a very poor connection (no signal when u inside the apartment) public wifi from a college across the street and a public hotspots u need to pay for.
Third, the hot water sometimes seems to run out, but if u wait for a while it will work.
There is a heater at the bedroom. The heater can not stop making noise but you may or may not get used to it after you stay for a couple of night. It was quiet annoying anyway. But the heater is working perfectly to keep u warm.
Moreover, the walls are quiet thin, you can heard you neighbours' conversation.
Overall, this place located at a beautiful and safe suburb. 30 mins access to city and cheaper than other places. The apartment is cosy and private as the host described, but not quiet. The apartment is also clean and neat, the bed and pillows is very comfortable.