We had a great stay at Laura's apartment. The building is an older style but the apartment was very well decorated and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the air conditioning as we had a few super hot days!
The location is excellent, Elwood is a safe, quiet suburb and the apartment is very close to shops, trams and Ripponlea station, and only a 10min walk to the beach.
We found Laura to be a very pleasant and helpful host, and we especially appreciated the detailed information and maps showing how to get to nearby shops/restaurants/public transport etc she provided.
Only negative we can think of is that the bathroom could have been presented a little better- but we suspect this more reflects the age of the apartment rather than a lack of care by the host.
All in all we would recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable yet affordable place to stay in this part of Melbourne. We would stay here again if the opportunity arises.