The apartment and location is great, nothing wrong there - right outside Southern Cross Station. However, I think I just picked the wrong time of the year to stay here. The apartment is on the 5th floor, which is also the general garden/bbq area for the four buildings in this community. One of the bbq areas is right outside the bedroom of this apartment - and it was constantly occupied by loud party animals. The parties would end roughly around 11pm every night, however, it was every night and since I am an early riser, a peaceful sleep was never on the cards.

Putting that aside, the apartment was great, the kitchen is well equipped, internet is amazing, cable TV is limited, dishwasher does not clean, washer/dryer is good, bed is decent.

In terms of constructive feedback, I would have liked for the host to have orientated us with the building a bit i.e, location of garbage chute, use of building intercom, location of building gym/pool. These things are a bit tricky to find, so some orientation would have been great.

Also, I was told there would be parking availability for some of the days during my stay in the building. On the basis of which I booked my rental car, however was told last minute that I would not be able to use parking in the building - which caused me to lose my rental and the costs associated with it. I understand that parking was never mentioned in the listing, but after I inquired with the host, I was told I would be able to use it - so the last minute change came as a surprise.

Overall, the apartment and location are great, surroundings not so much - it could have been better, but I appreciate the host accommodating us.