Upon our arrival to Australia, our first accommodation was Kristina's studio apartment in St. Kilda. What a perfect introduction to Melbourne! Kristina set us up, was extremely helpful in getting us oriented, and answered all our questions.
The apartment is so very conveniently located in a beautiful neighborhood, directly across from the absolute best coffee ever, as well as a fabulous Asian restaurant. It also happened to be about a 5 second walk to the tram, which took us directly to Federation Square, for not only the Australian Open, but also to meet some Australian friends for dinner, and a cruise on the Yarra river to Williamstown. Also, the most fabulous beaches are a short stroll away.
The studio itself is well-equipped, pleasing to the eye, and the bed is so very comfy. It is quiet and serene, even within a very lively St. Kilda city. We will recommend this to anyone and everyone traveling to Melbourne.