We loved staying in Northcote and Steve's apartment was well positioned very close to public transport, great cafes (including a nice one right below the apartment building) and interesting shops and Coles supermarket just a very short walk away. Lots of restaurants in walking distance Just beyond Coles / mall is a lovely park worth visiting. The apartment has a good sized balcony area with a good outdoor table. Great sunset views. Furniture inside does lets it down a little for a new apartment. The bed was too soft for us and we found it unusual that there was no top sheet, just a lower sheet and the duvet. But despite this we enjoyed our stay.