Our stay here was absolutely fantastic. It may be a one bedroom but it is spacious enough to accommodate many. Our stay here started with very detailed messages from Simone as to how to get to the house from the airport. Upon arrival, the fridge had some drinks in it and we were greeted by a very welcoming host. We were told of local places of interest and nice food joints nearby.
The location of this place is key; St Kilda is an awesome place to stay. Whether you're a family wanting a nice holiday or you're beginning your backpacking journey, St Kilda will find something for you. Being so close to the beach and the many bars nearby, this location will never leave you with nothing to do.
The kitchen was an important matter for us as we like to cook. The house provided everything we could use or wanted to use. I've always been a believer that the kitchen is the heart of the house and this kitchen was awesome. One or two people could work well in here, but any more than that it did start to get a bit crowded. There was an influx of utensils, plates, bowls, water glasses, wine glasses, mugs, etc.. Anything you would want in your own kitchen was there.
The balcony of this apartment overlooks the 96 Tram stop, which brings you right downtown. We thought being beside the Tram stop would be kind of annoying as they can be loud but this was never an issue. Nobody was ever bothered by the sound of the Trams going by. The balcony has a proper wood table great for outdoor meals. The people sitting at the tram stop also always proved great for people watching.
The beds here were awesome. There were four of us moving into this one bedroom apartment so we were obviously a bit anxious about sleeping arrangements. We were pleasantly surprised when Simone asked us if we wanted a bunk bed set up in one of the rooms. This left us all with nice beds. The pull out couch is actually an extremely comfy pull out and I enjoyed sleeping on it every night. Before bed, we would oftentimes enjoy watching a movie on the very well sized television.
This was an apartment that felt cozy, welcoming, safe, and we all looked forward to going home at the end of the day. Simone will go out of her way to make sure you have whatever you want (within reason). If you're thinking of renting this place, let this review decide for you. DO IT!
We stayed here for 5 weeks and loved every day of it. We know you will too.
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