Duaves' (Duane and Dave) place is amazing. It is everything they have described. So, just right outside of their house behind the college (Saturdays only from 9.00am to 3.00pm) is Hank Marvin Markets. Heaps of food for you to choose. There's different types of food for you to choose and reasonable price too! *If there's a guy selling ice cream that has Saffron Pistachio / Alfonso Mango, please get yourself a treat and buy it. You will not be disappointed. Totally bias towards ice cream*
Chapel Street is just down the block. You can take a walk or tram. It's up to you! Duane suggested the Gelato Messina. Again! Totally not disappointed at all. They have specials (5 flavours) that last 7 days. If you missed it, you might not taste it again. Do look it up on their website to see what is the new flavor so you know what to expect on their new flavors. Lucky Coq is just right after Gelato Messina. AUD4 for a pizza (04 slices) during happy hour (7.00pm to 11.00pm) is amazing! I totally forgot what is the time for lunch but you could never go wrong with this. Do show your ID before going in. *Another suggestion from Duane.
Going to town is easy. Tram ride is just outside of the street after coming out from their place. Should you need to top up on your MyKi card, just go out and turn right. There's a 7-11 right opposite the road.
So, coming back to both of them. Duane and Dave are the most amazing host that I have ever encounter. They made you feel at home away from home. Room's very tidy and just nice for a couple that wants to have a quick getaway at St. Kilda. We were there during the Anzac Day and they invited us to join them with their friends. Thank god we said yes because it is just amazing. They brought us along to meet their friends. It was really nice to meet new people (of course if you love meeting people, they are the guys you are looking for). Troy is just so cuddly! Being a dog person, spending time with a cat for a week is just totally different. :) They totally give you your personal space if you wanted it but honestly, hang out with them if they are available on that time of course.
Definitely would love to give more than 5 stars for their hospitality but Airbnb only has 5 stars selection available.
P.S.: Definitely no bias to them or whatsoever. (No bribe taken to give them such a review too) ;)