THE PLUS POINTS
The location is perfect.It is right opposite the skybus drop off and pick up point at Southern cross station.
Even with 2 bags it is very easy to walk across to the building.The keys are kept a 3 min walk away in a locker which we can be accessed with a code given by the hosts.
The hosts are very quick to respond to any query.Though small,the apartment is very well equipped with a washer dryer, dishwasher, kettle, filter jug,oven,fridge adequate crockery cutlery, oil and spices.
THE MINUS POINTS
The kitchen counter hob and oven were grimy and dirty.So was the table cloth on the dining table.
Overall the apartment needs to be cleaner when new guests arrive.Especially the kitchen and balcony.
There are 2 bedrooms in the apartment so the other bedroom may be occupied with other Airbnb guests.One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom but the bed needs to be changed as its planks keep shifting hence making it uncomfortable.Though there is a fan in the room the room is likely to get very hot in the summer as there is only one small window that opens.We had asked for a bedside table in the room 3 months in advance but it came only a day later upon reminding.The other bedroom does not have a window or ensuite bathroom.
The good thing is that when we told the hosts about the above points they were most responsive and tried their best to rectify the situation.They thoughtfully got us Icecream and soft drinks too.
As they promised if the above points are looked into this will be a perfect place to stay in Melbourne.