Ordinarily, we wouldn't stay in suburbia but we needed to be in the area. The house is well renovated, with air conditioners in each room and walking distance to Chapel St.
We were otherwise disappointed with both the property and the hosts. The property is totally unsuitable for families or groups who intend to spend any length of time inside, or want to eat meals there. The living room and kitchen/dining are tiny and can barely accommodate three people around the table.
Two bedrooms are good sizes, but the third is small and accessed by going outside, so it's unsuitable for small children.
The biggest omission is a dryer. It's impossible to stay on top of laundry in Melbourne's weather without one.
Reminders were sent by the hosts to put the rubbish bins out, but I think it's rather rude to do so at 11 o'clock at night.
Finally, my young son tripped on the uneven courtyard, resulting in trips to the GP and dentist. This was distressing enough without the hosts claiming damages against us for the blood that was spilt as a result. There was no discussion about options for cleaning; they wanted replacement costs. It seemed quite callous and there was never a single enquiry as to our son's welfare.
We were also surprised to learn that the hosts do not use professional laundering. In a property used exclusively for Airbnb, I would have thought that this would be a minimum of hygiene.
This was our second unsuccessful attempt at Airbnb. Next time, it will be hotels and serviced apartments. There is no substitute for professionalism and health and safety standards.