Julie's apartment was a lovely and spacious. We arranged to meet at the tram stop just outside the apartment which went very smoothly
then were given a tour of the apartment and made to feel right at home. Julie was very welcoming and because we were fairly new to Melbourne she would not hesitate to give us tips and advice on where to go and what to do. For example, my partner and I decided to rent a car for the day so Julie gave us lots of recommendations on where to go and let us look at her maps to plan our trip.
We had our own room and bathroom, the bed was really comfy and there was lots of space to store our stuff. The bathroom was equally as good, which included our own towels and a heated towel rack. We were also offered our own toiletries if we needed them. Upstairs was the open-plan living room and kitchen which was lovely, and we were provided with a continental breakfast. There is also a large balcony which overlooks the river Yarra right outside the apartment. The apartment also offers a communal gym and pool/spa area which we made good use of and it did not disappoint.
The area of Richmond offers a wide range of shops and bars and there is a tram stop right outside the apartment to take you into the city. The tram takes about 15 minutes to the centre. The river Yarra is also right outside the apartment and there is a footpath if you want to take a walk along it.
Overall, I don't think we would have had such a great experience in Melbourne if it wasn't for living here with Julie, I couldn't recommend her enough!