I spent the month of Jan 2023 at Yudo’s West Melbourne apartment. The apartment was as expected: clean, quiet, and functional (except for the office chair which isn’t comfortable for doing hours of work). The outdoor pool and spa was one reason I chose this place - a nice amenity that unfortunately closes at 9 pm.
The neighborhood doesn’t have much happening in terms of cafes and restaurants. The cafe in the complex serves good coffee and breakfast. You can walk to the Queen Victoria Market or other neighborhoods with more dining options (e.g., North Melbourne) in 15 minutes, which is what I often did.
A few suggestions for Yudo to improve the guest experience a bit. First, leave a manual at the apartment describing how to locate the pool, what the symbols on the oven knobs mean, how to turn on power to the washer/dryer, etc. Second, add some basics to the kitchen that I’ve seen in most Airbnb rentals such as a cutting board, some larger mixing bowls, and cooking oil.