Overall we had a fairly good stay at Shelley's place. I'd like to be honest and diplomatic with my review.
The location was super handy to everywhere in Melbourne, and once inside we did find it quite cosy and comfortable.
The lack of windows to let in natural light and the deceptively small and unusual shape of the apartment made it feel a bit oppressive. The entry and foyer area of the building is very dated and grotty, but the inside was clean and modern thankfully. I think that the photos didn't really match what we got, and perhaps we didn't read the description fully to be fair, but... the fisheye lens and brightening of the photos made it seem lighter, bigger and newer than it actually was. There was also a lot of noise in the building in the wee hours of Saturday morning, but for the most part it was very quiet.
Having said that, Shelley was very helpful and friendly with communication, check-in was easy and the bed was warm and comfortable. Having a small kitchen is also a big plus if you prefer not to eat out all the time, however we didn't use the facilities but could have easily.
Another big plus is the wonderful hot shower!
I think if the price was lowered to a more realistic range compared with other similar listings, and a few more photos of the exterior were shown, this place would appeal to many more looking for a basic short stay in the city. Each to their own though! ;)