Maria's place is spectacular. It is spacious and you get the living room area where the sofa bed is to yourself. You do get to hear the hustle and bustle of the city quite early in the morning but Maria does provide earplugs for those who may be sensitive to that, which is pretty thoughtful. Kitchen facilities are available and Maria is kind enough to let you use her cooking equipment (for those looking into cooking during their stay). Cleanliness throughout my stay was top notch, had no complaints at all. The place is quite secure with a locked gate that can only be accessed with keys. Location is perfect for exploring Melbourne. Right outside Queen Vic Market and a very short walk to tram stop in the free tram zone. Maria kindly provides a myki to use if needed.
Maria is also such a lovely host who knows Melbourne like the back of her hand. She has great tips of places to see, things to do and places to try out. I even got tips on apps that were extra helpful during my stay.
She responds very promptly and is always at hand if you need any help.