Barbar was excellent! We never met, but electronic communication was clear, informative and cheerful. The apartment is as described. It is close enough to the buzz of St Kilda without being in the deafening centre (very short walk to shops, beach, Esplanade) and great for tram options to the city (the stop just on St Kilda Rd / Nepean Hwy is just so great and regular, but also there is the 96 from St Kilda station - and a stroll along Alma Rd gets you to a tram that runs the length of Chapel Street "retail" up to North Richmond "pho-land"!).

Barbara very thoughtfully had left breakfast provisions and a bottle of "welcome" wine. All of this was very much appreciated (we just didn't have time to enjoy it all). But thanks anyway for the kindness and hospitality, Barbara. The wi-fi signal is strong and consistent. There are bikes, with helmets and a lock (pity the weather didn't make this an appealing option), but if you have good weather, Barbara has certainly made this enjoyable option available. There is a parking sticker and Myki passes provided too. What a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!