I really enjoyed my stay here. I was looking for something away from the hubbub of downtown Melbourne, and Marys' place fit the bill. The suburb of Oakleigh has its own life - all the Greeks live here! - but it is not the buzzing center of activity that Melbourne CBD is. If you want that though, it's only 20 minutes by train from Oakleigh to Flinders.
Mary's place is cute and full of character. Fair to say it's a little bit of a squeeze, so not so much a place to hang out. But as somewhere to lay your head at night it's great, and on a quiet side street that's just a five minute walk from the Station and local shops and restaurants.
I'd stay here again for sure.