We stayed at "Jinny's Place" for a week and had a fabulous time, BUT, be warned: the excellent selection of books (Jonathon Safran Foer to Bronte) and DVDs ( Anne of Green Gables & more) may keep you on the couch and away from all Carlton and surrounds offers!
Lygon St (Italian heartland), Brunswick St (hipster and art) Vic Markets, the Museum & Melbourne CBD are all a close walk and a must to get off the couch for.
Just around the corner on Rathdowne is a great little bottle shop that has a fab selection of real brews and the best small selection of cheeses and dips at market prices. We fell in love with the garlic dip which was the yummiest I have ever had!
Melbourne put it's best dress on weather wise; rain, hail and shine, so we hit the Dan O'Connell on Sunday afternoon (just around the corner). While we played pool others were enjoying a robust trivial pursuit comp.
Everything ran smoothly and Jinny was an excellent host and communicator.
In a nutshell we loved the apartment and will stay again if Jinny will have us.