There are several positive and negative aspects to the apartment.
Just to clarify, this is the first time we are giving a negative review to an apartment (after visiting more than 20 apartments in various parts of the world). This apartment had too many problems...
Starting with the positive:
1. A nice place.
2. Clean and tidy.
3. Relatively close to the city center.
4. Quiet and nice neighbourhood.
5. Quick responses from the host.
On the negative side:
1. We had problems while checking in. The host was not available to help us (we tried calling several times). Only after about 20 minutes with some help from the neighbours we were able to open the small safe that holds the key to the house.
2. On our last day there were no running water in the apartment. Apparently this was all over the neighbourhood.
3. There was a leakage from the drier and the waching machine. The host sent a plumber which mistakingly accused us while saying that our wet clothing was the reason (even though we did not use the waching machine or the drier that day).
4. The hot water in the shower did not suffice for a shower of two people.
5. The description of the apartment is somewhat misleading. The kitchen and the living room share a small and very cramped room. The pictures do not show that.
6. It is impossible to watch TV or sleep while the drier or the washing machine are working. It sounds like an airplane is taking off in the next room.
In summary, we enjoyed Melbourne but not the apartment