My family usually avoids accommodation that is also lived in by the owner (during non-occupied times) due to our patchy experience before, but we took a chance this time after reading reviews on Airbnb.
And I'm happy to report, we're glad to have taken that chance!
The property was as described, clean, spacious, quiet in a residential area.
Although off the busy Toorak road, the the one bedroom and living room facing the road were double glazed, and remained quiet. The owners personal effects were unobstrusive.
The property was just about 30m from the end of the tramline, so you get into Melbourne centre every 12 minutes or so.
I enjoyed Kooyong Village which was a 10 minute walk away with amenities like patisserie, post office, train station, cafe.
Our host Zerina was wonderful, responsive, and when we had an emergency after check out, allowed us to return to the property and renew our stay.
Just one issue with the dryer which intermittently switches off.
Wonderful stay!