Dan and Hayley’s apartment is in a fantastic location, the perfect place to base yourself while in Melbourne but without all the hustle and bustle of the CBD (which you can pop in and out of on the tram right outside their door, takes about 25-30 mins).
The main street where the apartment is located has lots of amenities - pubs, bakeries, cafes, train station, library. You get a real sense of the community of Balaclava each time you are out there.
Dan and Hayley were really welcoming hosts and provided us with lots of great recommendations for local pubs and eateries. We especially liked ‘The Local’ tap house and the cool and tasty Mexican ‘Si Senor.’
All in all, a great stay and experience.