For my recent return visit to Melbourne, I was looking for private accommdation which would be simple, clean, functional, quiet, and well-located. Lilly's unit checked all the boxes perfectly.
The unit itself is a studio, about the size of a larger hotel room. It is equipped with all of the basics for simple self-catering, including a kitchenette with microwave, kettle, toaster, and full sized fridge. The large bed is very comfortable, and there is a wall-mounted climate control unit that provides ample heat or cooling, as the case may be. A desk of ample size is next to the bed and works well as a workspace for a laptop or for eating meals.
The en-suite bathroom is small but has a shower which delivers an ample stream of piping hot water which was very much appreciated. There is also a washer in the kitchenette which proved to be quite a convenience and avoided the need to visit a coin laundry.
I was greeted upon arrival, and the unit was spotless and ready.
I've stayed here once before, prior to the pandemic, and it was good to find that things were just as good this trip as they were on my previous visit.
The unit is located upstairs in a building behind another residence. Access is via a paved pathway that leads alongside that residence, and I did note that the occupants often left their curtains and windows open (and sometimes even their door), so that their space (to them) was not private as I would pass by to get to my unit. But they were quiet and unobtrusive and in no way impinged on the privacy of my unit, which was set well behind that residence and upstairs from it.
Unit is close to many public transportation options, being just a block east of Sydney Road (#19 tram) and a couple of blocks from the Anstey train station, both with frequence service to the CBD. There's also a bus stop a few steps from the unit. I found it easy to navigate to/from the Melbourne airport via public transportation while avoiding the high cost of the CityBus or rideshare.
A couple of things to note:
Access to the unit is via a steep and narrow metal spiral staircase (12 steps) which makes it unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. I'm 71 years old and had no issue climbing or descending, but this is a factor that needs to be considered by anyone who might find it difficult to navigate the staircase.
While the unit is large enough for 2 people, it appears best suited for solo travelers, due to the limited seating (one desk chair, one stuffed chair) and table space (single seat). A solo traveler will find it to be quite comfortable and private.
Highly recommended for those looking for a reasonably priced, private, and comfortable stay. I would definitely return ... in fact, I just did.