Gail was a fabulous host! She was generous and accomodating before I even arrived and helped with several logistical challenges. The apartment is charming. Gail has great style and the property had a superb bed, good shower and cracking little well eqipped kitchen, as well as some above and beyond goodies for brekky and home grown tomatoes.

The location is just great, the laneway entrance was like a little secret, it was private but still felt safe. Gertrude Street is funky elegance and Smith St is gritty old style Melbourne- a great combo as you are surrounded by shops, bars, and lots of great street life. 5 mins walk to Brunswick St and so many transport options. I would definitely stay here again, it was so quick to town and easy to get to St Kilda too.

Gail is a lovely person and her attention to detail ( flowers, guides, novels to read, toiletries and great kitchen equipment) and personal style made the apartment a joy to arrive at. It was light filled and felt quite spacious for a studio. The common garden courtyard is like a little burst of lush greenery in all the gritty urbanity, and I just loved it! Ive already told 10 people so I hope its free next time I come to Melbourne. Thank you Gail it was a pleasure!