I did not meet Marco only Paul, who is a great Host, very friendly, helpful and a nice guy.
The apartment is brilliantly located, close to the best restaurants, such as Mahjong (try the spicy Duck), Cicciolina and Fitzrovia(this is owned by the Hosts, breakfast is great, they know how to cook eggs)nearby a great bakery and a good Cheese Shop.
You also have access to the City via 3 trams, which means you have access to South Melbourne Market, eat the Gozleme, Oysters, and go to Emerald Hill Deli. Maria has the best cheese room, superb pies and great food.
From this apartment you are in walking distance of the beach, Luna Park, and the whole ambience of St Kilda.
Plus it is an inexpensive cab ride to Franco Choo's in Prahran, great restaurant but do book.
The apartment is comfortable, well furnished but best (at the moment) for 2 people. The fold out couch bed needs replacing. OK for one person, sleeping sideways, but not for 2.
I am sure that Paul is onto this.
The Kitchen appeared to be well provided, but we never used it, the Restaurants are too good.
Cheers
Warren