We spent two months at The Hive. Evelyn & Zvi are perfect hosts. Friendly, accommodating & responsive. The space itself is incredible. Stylish, functional & warm. During the downtime from our Melbourne fun we really felt at home & we had everything we needed for an extended stay. The location is excellent. 400m walk to the nearest supermarket & indie cinema that has amazing deals on a Monday. It's about the same distance to a tram stop that will take you to the centre of Melbourne in 15 minutes. If you're feeling spritely you can walk it instead in about 30 minutes. Also, an update on a previous review, there is no longer a pub next door but a great Italian restaurant - in case you are reading these reviews & concerned about noise. On that note, the apartment is on the ground floor on a moderately busy thoroughfare. There is a small amount of noise that the glazing doesn't mute completely. Having said that, I'm a light sleeper & it wasn't overly disruptive for me. Lastly, the shower is hot with good pressure & the bed is comfortable. These are two things that we personally find can either make or break an extended stay. So stop reading reviews & start booking your stay at The Hive - you won't find better hosts, a better space or a better location for your Melbourne adventures!