Carol's place is just as described, and we found it suited our needs perfectly for a 3 night stay in Brunswick to visit family nearby. We had a car and (unusually) didn't use any public transport, but the tram would be very easy as it passes the flat, and I'd expect buses to be easy too. We had no problems parking just outside (but need to observe the parking time restrictions, depending exactly where you park). A few steps takes you into the "park" area north of Royal park - wooded paths alongside (or through) golf courses, ovals etc - all very pleasant walking, and a pleasant way to walk to the city. Weather was warm/hot when we were in Melbourne but flat was quite airy with its high ceilings and strong flow of fresh air in through the windows - we had them open the whole time and even without flyscreens we had no mosquitoes, and only saw one fly. Didn't even try the airconditioner. Obviously a bit noisy at times as it faces on to busy roads, but nothing out of the ordinary. Lack of wi-fi not an issue for us as we set up a hotspot on the mobile phone. Carol was very friendly and welcoming and had provided fresh bread and milk for us, in addition to having the cupboards fairly well equipped with staples (salt, pepper etc) as well as enough basics to not starve for a day or two, which she encouraged us to use freely.