Ismail might be new to Airbnb hosting, but he embodies old-school hosting values! So he's an easy host to communicate with to work out the details of your stay.
Arriving at nighttime meant I had a beautiful high-rise view of the area. Even on the balcony the sound of light traffic far down below was soothing! Close all the double-glazed windows and it's almost too quiet.
Less than a 15-min walk to Federation Square, you can't beat staying in this area -- which has now become the Airbnb strip for Melbourne city visits.