Barbara's apartment is a dream come true. It's quiet, comfortable, thoughtfully adorned, & a perfect way to experience Melbourne. Balaclava is such a special suburb. It has a strong sense of community & it's very unique. You're also close to a train station & trams & parks & plenty of cafes & restaurants that are open until 10PM. Glick's bagels are the bomb! And sitting on the balcony & enjoying the sound of the leaves rustling in the trees located in the courtyard is so soothing. Check in with Barbara (& her co-host Beverley) before your arrival to make sure that all of the listed amenities are stocked up, because some of them were a bit low. However, overall, I couldn't recommend this apartment more highly. It was our second visit & we'll definitely be back.