My family and I (2 young boys and our au pair) stayed in Livia’s house for a full month and just had the most wonderful stay. First the house, feels much larger than it looks in the photos. The ceilings are very high which gives it an airy comfortable feel. We loved making bbqs in the back patio and the house was full of nice towels and sheets. The air con also really came in handy when the temps hit 40C. It really feels like a home rather than a holiday rental with all the kitchen bits and the general set up, but also was not overly furnished. They even set up a nappie changing station and a crib for us which was very thoughtful!
The neighborhood and location itself is PERFECT for a young family. It’s on a quiet street, full of other young families. There’s a small library across the road where you can rent toys. The shops and restaurants/cafes on Armstrong street are really great and you’re a 5 minute walk to both the beach and a tram spot which can take you into the city, st kilda, or even as far as Fitzroy without changing trans. My personal favorite was Albert Park itself, which is fabulous for a run around the lake, excellent playgrounds in every direction. We found ourselves wanting to live there permanently which is probably the biggest compliment I can pay. After staying in dozens of Airbnb’s in a bunch of countries, I know this home will always stand out for all of us.