Tanya & Tim's place is a quaint, cosy and homely space with lots of character. When you're given your check-in instructions, you'll see a different building from what you had in mind, but don't be apprehensive. Because the outside tells a story, and the inside shows character. Appliances are very well maintained and clean.
Tanya & Tim really showed care, attention and love to the apartment that you wouldn't see anywhere else. Beyond that, we were lovely people to interact with and during my stay, we have a bit of an issue in the Airbnb, but that was sorted out lightning quick, and I felt as though I was talking to a concerned friend versus my Airbnb host.
The location is great, if you're keen, you could walk to Acland St or to Luna Park nearby. St. Kilda isn't the CBD, and I suggest you drive to stay here, but it's amazing and the neighbourhood is extremely quiet and peaceful. 15 minutes, 25 minutes tops out of the CBD, you have a lot to gain and not much to lose staying here.
Side note: if you're driving, don't try to dive in forward. Always reverse in. Avoid a giant car, else, you'd be stuck with roadside parking (which is available if you're lazy). The parking lot is really a very tight squeeze. Attempt at your own risk of sanity. I got in and out with a Kia Cerato perfectly fine. Lot will fit a Mitsubishi Pajero with a bit of TLC.
I will definitely bring my Fiancé to stay here next time. It's an experience to be had. One of the top 3 Airbnb's I've stayed at for sure.
Just remember not to leave the honey out ;)