My cousin and I spent 10 great nights here as part of our 50th birthday celebrations and a visit to the tennis. The key features for us were;
1. The location. We walked from the Skybus terminal at Southern Cross Station (with more luggage you could catch the free shuttle up to the Adina Apartments very near on Queen St)...and kept walking all week! You step out of the flat into the centre of Melbourne with bars, restaurants, shops and transport at the door or within a block. No trouble for us to walk to Southbank or even the tennis, MCG, NGV, Botanic Gardens etc. And there's Hardware Lane around the corner for that nightcap on the way home. We went on tours to Phillip Island and Great Ocean Rd and declined local pick up as it was just as easy to stroll down to Federation Square. The only tram we caught was to St Kilda....and the free circular tram just for fun. Before I left, I had been mildly anxious about returning home late, if ever alone, to the laneway... but the entrance is only a few metres in from Little Bourke St and there were always lots of people about.
2. The vibe. It really is just like it is in the pictures. Those fabulous windows and the beautiful light. And the SPACE. We had a little soiree with friends and it was a great entertaining space. We often lingered in the morning enjoying the sunshine... and stayed in a couple of nights, once during a beautiful thunderstorm. We might have got cabin fever in a hotel room but staying in felt like part of the holiday. I even cooked a few times. We did not need the air con even on the 35 degree day - the direct sun is gone by lunch time.
3. Michelle made me up a bed on a mattress on the floor under the mezzanine that was perfectly comfy for a short stay. A lot of other places we considered meant that we would have had to share a bed or have one of us on the sofabed in the living room...but this worked well.
4. There are a lot of guidebooks and local info in the flat. This is Michelle's specialist subject/business.
5. Michelle was prompt, communicative and flexible with our dates and check in/out times.

Things to consider;
Think twice if you are a sensitive/light sleeper. This place is light and in the centre of a busy, vibrant city. Revellers, garbage trucks and light industry are around you. We rather liked that ...but I know some who would struggle. The place is designed for a single or a couple - the shower/hot tub area has no door and leads off the kitchen. The TV is relatively small so your man may have to talk to you or enjoy Melbourne instead!

The location and the place are fun and quirky. We loved it and had a fabulous time in marvellous Melbourne.