Really pleasant stay, didn’t actually meet the host but as someone who’s shy it wasnt a problem to me at all!
Other reviews mentioned the noise of the trains being a disturbance but it actually wasnt bad. I’m quite a light sleeper and wake up to noise and light, but the train rumbling past wasnt disruptive to me at all. The family (notably the kids) were quite noisy in the morning for school runs, but if you’re up at a reasonable time it doesnt disrupt sleep.
There were water disruptions at the time of my stay but I was kept updated!
It’s about a 6 or so minute walk to South Yarra Station and is right near some good restaurants (my favourite breakfast place was Norman, 14 minute walk away). Easy access to a tram straight into the city, 25 minute walk to Royal Botanical Gardens and 30 to the Shrine of Remembrance and NGV.
I had an awful 4 day travel experience (21 hour flight delay), and being able to book this private room last minute was such a life saver. Thank you so much!