What a super little studio this is. I loved it so much I stayed for a month, so I have a good feel for the pros and cons about it.

Pros (there are a lot!) — the location is awesome, Barbara was super accomodating and even went out of her way to organise a parking permit for me, which is a *huge benefit* when staying in St Kilda. The studio is built with old-school concrete so it very sound-proof and super insulated (even on the 40 degree Melbourne Summer days was cool enough to hardly need the air-conditioning. But I used it anyway for added comfort). The unit is on the top level and at the back of the block which adds even more privacy (no-one ever walks past your unit) and quietness (there is no-one living above). Most of the utensils and kitchenwares are brand new, and there's everything you need for a great stay.

The Cons — there aren't really any cons. It is *very small* but it's clearly advertised as a studio so that's fair. It's also super-cosy and homely for such a little pad. Living here for a whole month meant I did feel the need to get out of the house more which is actually a pro! The St Kilda Library is just a few minutes walk away so if I was feeling a little cabin fever because of the small size I would simply take my computer and work at the library, stopping along the way at any one of the numerous cafes for an awesome coffee and the op shops for some cool new kit.

I absolutely loved my stay in Barbara's studio. And if I head back St Kilda way I'll be booking again for sure. Thanks again for everything Barbara.