I thoroughly enjoyed my 8 days stay at the Collingwood apartments. I initially arrived a lot earlier than the agreed upon check in time but the hosts were very accommodating and allowed me to check in earlier. Both Duane and Leia were super hosts and always responded to my many queries quickly. The WiFi worked great. The apartment is perfect for either one or two guests. The apartment has a lovely breeze from the balcony but yet is quite private as it does not face the main road (faces the back of another building). The kitchen and laundry amenities worked well. With the Coles supermarket right below the apartment, it was super convenient to buy groceries and allowed me to cook many meals in the apartment. The bathroom and shower was great too. Security in the apartment is also top notch. The area (Smith st) and surrounding streets (Gertrude, Brunswick) is a great place to start explore Melbourne's culture and it’s people. Overall would really recommend for anyone looking for a homely, quaint and clean space.