Kate was a fantastic host and was very responsive and helpful throughout our trip. I strongly recommend staying at Kate's appartment. Location is amazing, lots to do within walking distance and transport links are good too. If your coming from Melbourne airport, get the St Kilda skybus from outside the domestic terminal. Takes 45 minutes, costs 20$, you need to get off at bus stop 4, then it's under a 5 minute walk to Kate's appartment.