One word- AMENITIES! We stayed at this lovely Richmond apartment for a short stay for a business trip, and needed something close by. From start to finish, our hosts were hospitable, welcoming and all around amazing! Communication about the listing, help getting into Richmond from the airport, usual information about accessing the space, parking etc was great, but when we got in, that's when everything stepped up to a whole new level!
The space itself is beautifully designed and cosy; from cushions and throw rugs on the couch in front of the big Netflix enabled TV (thanks for allowing us to catch up on some Parks and Rec episodes!), to the bathroom with a rain shower head AND detachable shower head options, to having more than a fully stocked kitchen, super comfortable king bed in one room with a million (ok, maybe not a million) pillows to choose from, toasty aircon keeping us Perthian's warm during a Melbourne winter- everything had a place and a purpose, and it was all wonderful.
The location itself is a short walk from the main street in Richmond; we had access to bars and restaurants, shopping, let alone ease of access to the CBD via trams and trains, or plenty of opportunity to explore the area on foot ("Is THAT the MCG???")
My personal highlights:
-The 'please help yourself to anything in the apartment' offer was next level hospitality- coffee machine, beer in the fridge, cheeky cocktail, bowel of chocolates and snacks. Hotel minibar accessibility, all inclusive in the cost. I've never encountered that before.
-The thoughtfulness of setting up a port-a-cot when mentioning we were traveling with our toddler; that made life significantly less chaotic.
-Soaps, lotions, fancy health conscious toothpaste (I was in charge of packing the toothpaste, and.. um.. well, forgot). It was more than your standard hotel tiny crappy chemical laden products, and a much appreciated touch.
Thank you for thinking and taking care of everything- it allowed our first interstate trip with a toddler to be significantly less stressful. We hope to be back!
Andrew, Genevieve and an 'excited to venture up and down stairs by herself' Eleanor