A little blackboard with a welcome message greeted us as we walked through the front door. This made us feel like the apartment had been prepared just for us! Fresh milk in the fridge made for a nice touch after travelling with small children my husband and I could enjoy a coffee without worrying about finding a shop! Surprisingly spacious despite its cosy outward appearance, there was ample room for a family of four allowing the kids to spread out and do their own thing. Perfectly situated in the leafy green quiet cul de sac, close to shops and public transport, and only a short walk to the trams made it easy for our young children who made it without one complaint! Being a local of Hawthorn some years ago, I found this apartment the perfect base to access all we needed to, yet it would be just as easy for those who weren't familiar with the area thanks to lots of information provided by the hosts.

Very comfortable beds, ample space in the bathroom (bath perfect for kids), great laundry facilities, everything you need was provided - and more! We have already decided that we will make this our base next time we visit Melbourne. If only the taxi service in Melbourne was as good as that which we received from Kylie and Robert!