Let’s kick-start this review by saying “I will NEVER stay in another hotel again”.

If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne, be it for a weekend getaway or for an extended stay, I would suggest you overlook the usual boring hotel stays and opt for Sandy & Ange’s Art Deco apartment instead.

My husband & I were in Melbourne for his birthday and we loved every minute of being in this apartment. From the moment we stepped through the front door, we felt as though we were 'home'.

As we were arriving quite late into the night, Sandy & Ange ensured that entry to the property was quick and hassle-free; no queuing up at a reception desk here!

The apartment is located in a boutique Art Deco security complex with only one common wall, allowing for plenty of natural light. As a guest of this apartment, you have everything at your fingertips; it is fully self-contained with all fixtures and finishes being of high quality, right down to the bedding.

Only a 10 minute stroll to Chapel Street shops or South Yarra station - traverse through the back streets of South Yarra to discover local pubs and boutique shops and take in the gorgeous homes along the way. You could catch a tram but the walk is the so much better! Down Commercial Road, there are a couple of cafes which make the best darn coffees and you can have a sticky beak at the impressive renovation by Channel Nine's 'The Block' contestants of the old Saville site.

Being our first AirBnb experience, we were definitely not disappointed and are so pleased to have found this treasure in South Yarra which we’ll definitely be booking again! Thanks Sandy & Ange!!!