My husband and I have just spent 10 days in the fabulous loft apartment in Melboure. Firstly the location cannot be beat - right in the heart of all the best things about Melbourne - theatres, restaurants, galleries - with a number of Melbourne's trendiest and most popular restaurants literally within a five minute walk. There is also a tram stop just across the road and a fabulous place to grab that early morning coffee right next door. It was made all the more special by being in one of Melbourne's famous laneways - so you really are enjoying iconic Melbourne from the minute you step out the front door.
The apartment itself is cosy and inviting, it felt like home from the very first night. The bathroom is roomy and bright and the kitchen has all that you need if you fancy fixing yourself a meal (but honestly, why would you with all those fabulous restaurants and cafes just steps away). The bed was super comfortable and it was lovely to come home from a long day of walking to sink into a smoochy bed.
Whilst we were there the weather was variable, but not overly cold. There are heaters if you are there in the middle of winter and fans for summer. The place was neat, tidy and clean. There were also a few staples - tea/coffee/sugar/milk/butter - enough so that you don't need to rush out and buy all those little bits that you never fully use up.
Lucas himself was terrific - very quick with communications and was great with recommendations for restaurants and places to visit. I was lucky enough to meet him on my first day due to the delivery of a new washing machine, and he was so warm and friendly. That's what I love about Air BnB properties as opposed to hotels, there is just that extra level of care and friendly recommendations.
The only thing I would say to any potential guests is that it is a little noisy - you are in the middle of a busy city, on a busy laneway with a number of restaurants in the same laneway, so you will get some noise from garbage bins early morning and restaurant patrons leaving a little noisily at night. For us this was not an issue and one I expected, but if that sort of thing bothers you bring some earplugs. Lucas did tell me that he is getting the place triple glazed in the near future, so that will go a long way towards dulling the outside noise.
We totally enjoyed our stay and will definately stay again. If you are after somewhere a little different (the loft style really is fantastic) in a fantastic Melbourne location, you cannot go past this property. Highly recommended.
Thanks again Lucas.