We really enjoyed our stay at Samir's. I was in Melbourne for a week with my parents and all of us were impressed with how much space and light there was in the apartment. Elwood is a really leafy, peaceful suburb, good for people looking for somewhere quieter to stay. The apartment is about 15 mins walk from the nearest train station, and about 7 or 8 mins to the tram stop, so if you haven't got a car you will probably feel like you're walking a fair bit. There's a supermarket just 5 mins away, which is very convenient. We didn't meet Samir but he arranged to leave the keys in a safe and accessible place, and was very quick to answer the handful of questions we had during our stay. I can wholeheartedly recommend his apartment.