My friend and I moved to the Melbourne from the UK. Arik and Ayesha let us stay in the apartment for just over a month whilst we found our feet.
Prior to arriving the communication was fantastic - super quick and informative. When we moved in were met by one of their neighbours who showed us around the place and gave us some good suggestions of where to go. Further to this, there was a comprehensive house manual that had everything we’d need and more good local tips.
The flat itself is really tastefully decorated and overall just a great place to hang out and relax in. The entire flat is much bigger than the pictures would suggest. My friend slept on the sofa bed in the living room for the entire time. It’s a double sofa bed and it’s very comfy. It’s also somewhat segregated from the rest of the house so I didn’t disturb in the night if I went for a middle-of-the-night toilet trip.
In terms of amenities the flat had everything you’d want - the usual dishwasher, washing machine, decent cooking set etc. When we arrived we’d be left some chocolate, wine and beers.
Location wise, this is one of the best places to explore Melbourne. It’s super close to Windsor and Prahran which has got loads of good restaurants, cafes and bars. In the other direction St Kilda isn’t too far away which has the beach. The road itself is super quiet and the neighbours were all courteous.
At the end of the trip we finally met Ayesha and Arik who were super nice and gave us even more local tips. Overall, I’d say this is one of the gems of AirBnB - this is your chance to stay in a charming flat, in a great location hosted by two lovely people.