Vivian's 2 bedroom apartment is in great shape, clean and superbly located with easy access to the tramway, the train station and various buses. There are 2 grocery stores nearby, as well as numerous eat-in and take-out cafés, restaurants and services. Queen's Park, across the street, has much to offer and I felt that the area was very safe for a woman walking alone. Melbourne's CBD is a quick trip from the apartment by public transit.
Vivian has thought of everything, including shampoo, an iron, a hair dryer, a full kitchen of utensils, pots, pans and tableware, television set with cable, cleaning supplies, etc. We were able to prepare full meals. The fridge is small but very suitable for two people intending to stay for an extended period. We were there in the Melbourne winter and it was easy to warm up the apartment with the 2 units installed in the bedrooms which make the place very comfortable. There were plenty of towels, sheets, extra comforters and pillows. Our hostess even provided starter Myki cards for use of public transportation as well as some local information on things to do, how to get there etc. Communication with Vivian was also fast, polite and reliable and she went out of her way to provide a few extras that we requested such as early check-in and a secondary access key.
I certainly recommend this great apartment in the lovely Moonee Ponds area of Melbourne and I am hoping to return!