Wow! What an incredible 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in the heart of St Kilda. Think The Block I’m terms of finishes.
Location was perfect if you want to be close to what St Kilda has to offer; a quick walk down Ackland St (main entrance is off this landmark road), opposite the baths, a view of ocean and yatch club/bay from the main outside patio, Tram 96 right outside your front door (if you need a quick trip to the CBD and great dining options all within a few minutes walk, if not right downstairs). The kids lived Trippy Tacos, great for fly in day!
We travelled with a 3 and 1 year old and the apartment was totally accommodating for such dynamics (there is a central flight of stairs, so you do have to cart the travel pram up and down, but once your up and in Jon’s Penthouse, it really is a high end sanctuary from the action below). We were a little worried about noise, but this was never an issue. Kids slept peacefully and so did we.
My only suggestion is pack a shower cap; if you don’t like your hair getting wet every day, as both the bathrooms are fitted with beautiful ceiling mounted heads (rain shower heads).
In summary an amazing and beautiful place to stay and Jon is a great host with excellent local knowledge of St Kilda!