Akbar was ever accommodating and helpful, from request for an earlier check in, followed by a night's extension, and a later check out. We were traveling as a couple with a young kid, and despite us being delayed getting through customs by more than one hour, Akbar waited patiently and even came downstairs looking for us and helped us with our luggages. Much appreciated! The apt itself was clean, comfortable, and a good size for our small family. The views were to die for, as per the photos. My 4yo was esp elated with the unblocked view of trains, trams and buses. We didn't bother putting down the blinds at night in the bedroom - falling asleep to the Melbourne lights (ever-changing colours of the Melbourne Star rather mesmerizing) and waking up to a lively city is a glorious experience. Light sleepers may wanna consider taking the other bedroom or having ear plugs on hand tho, as you do hear some traffic noise and police sirens in the room with the view, but the noise didn't bother my kid much. Those who are into the winter fireworks - you have a front row direct view of the fireworks show every fri night in July/Aug, without having to brave the cold weather. My kid enjoyed it immensely. Kitchen supplies, hair dryer, ironing board, heaters, fans, even shampoo, conditioner and shower gel all available for use in apt, which has great wifi connection and ample foxtel TV channels including boomerang for kids. There's no shortage of food choices in the immediate vicinity, with even more at southern cross station itself. Myki cards and data sim easily obtained at southern cross station, which, as a main interchange station made our travels to many parts of Melbourne v easy. Large supermarket Coles and a smaller Asian supermarket diagonally opposite the apt. All in all, fantastic stay in a lovely place with stupendous views. Wish we could have stayed longer if only to enjoy the apt more. Thanks Akbar, for a great Airbnb experience!