Gwyneth's spot was PERFECT for our week-long stay in Melbourne. We were visiting from New York and were able to get in and settled very quickly and efficiently once landing after an excruciating flight. Gwyneth sent us a list of great things to look into while there that were actually very helpful and she was super communicative and available throughout our entire stay.
About the place -It's about the size of a regular new apartment, but also has a small balcony and the floor-to-ceiling windows definitely make it feel even more open and comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom are both very clean and modern (design and actual cleanliness!) and hold all the amenities you'd need to feel at home while on a vacation. It was the perfect size for my partner and I and we didn't feel cramped when my brother came to spend time with us before heading out for the days activities.
About the city - Gwyneth's place is on a major strip with lots of Asian food restaurants, shops and cafes. on the surrounding blocks there are these amazing little, artsy alleys that are packed with other restaurants if you're in the mood for more breadth of options. The Apartment is also in the Free tram zone which makes it really easy to get to the main train hub at Flinders station which we took to get part of the way out to the Yara Valley for some INCREDIBLE wine tours (Chandon, and Coldstream!). There's also queen Victoria market about 2 blocks away where you can get everything from fresh produce to wares/tourist items from local merchants. And if you need something a little more metropolitan, Melbourne Central Mall is about 5 blocks or 2 tram stops (still free) away.
I can't speak highly enough about this experience and if you're back and fourth about where you're staying, this is great place to decide on.
Enjoy Oz!
R.