If you are visiting Melbourne, this is the apartment to stay in. We picked this apartment because of its location to my friend's home in Kew - just a short 10 minute walk away. What we didn't know - and what we were thrilled to find out - is that the tram and bus stops are literally steps from the apartment as well! Not being willing to drive on the opposite side of the road from what we are used to, we opted not to rent a car and to use public transportation instead and by the end of our visit we were professionals. (Download the PTV app to make getting around even easier with timetables and routes.) If you want to head into the city, it takes about 20 minutes or so on the tram.
In addition to its easy access to public transportation, this apartment is within walking distance of countless restaurants, coffee shops, grocers, bakeries, bottle shops, pharmacies - whatever you need, it's there. (There's a lovely little bakery - wish I could remember its name - that sells the most amazing spelt sourdough and we had to go back repeatedly.)
The apartment itself is spacious and comfortable with everything you need. Appliances are full sized with a washer/dryer inside the unit. There's a large lanai where I'm betting you could sit during warmer months with a glass of wine at the end of the day - but it was much too cold for us during June. :-) The bed was so very comfortable - hotel quality! I was impressed with the size of the two bathrooms too. The building itself is quiet - we only saw neighbors a few times during our stay. You do occasionally hear a tram going by because the apartment is on the main road, but it's really not noticeable. Other than the occasional tram, you couldn't hear traffic noises at all. And the building's secured entrance (which is actually on a side street, not on High Street itself) was an added benefit.
Paul was super easy to communicate with - the couple of times I needed to reach out to him he responded immediately and helpfully. Just super friendly.
Would I stay here again? YES, without a doubt.