We stayed during the time when Melbourne was in the final days of its Stage 4 lock down. This could be the reason why the host had not been maintaining the apartment as it wasn't anything like the photos on display. You can tell by the condition of the apartment that it has seen a lot and has been through a lot. Certain things were simply bothersome; like no side tables in bedrooms or no head on the vacuum cleaner.
Having said that, the location is unmatched and if you are willing to compromise on the livability for a short duration, it may not be a bad option for you. I stayed as a family with my wife and two kids for 3 weeks and we left with mixed feelings; basically not wanting to come back.