The apartment definitely had pro's & con's. Me and two others stayed for an entire month and is my honest experience. When I was searching for an Airbnb, this listing caught my eye because the ad stated "unit is suitable for long stays."

Pros: The apartment was spectacularly clean. Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer & other appliances worked perfectly, no issues. We were left with plenty of cleaning supplies, vacuum, laundry detergent, good amount of toilet paper. The location is a fantastic base for exploring the city. 3 minute walk to the train station (2 stops away from CBD), tram right outside your door. Easy access to the city, the beach (wherever, really). 2 minute walk to the beginning of the South Yarra Chapel St. district. Found the beds and couches to be quite comfortable.

Cons: Holy construction! I know this is by no mean's the host's fault, but sheesh! Don't expect to sleep in any day but Sunday (they start VERY early... approx 5am). Yes, they work Monday-Saturday. I don't expect this construction to be over anytime soon... they are building an entirely new multi-level apartment complex right across the street and they are only now leveling out the ground. Unfortunately, the construction makes the entire street a dust bowl. You literally can see the dust swirling around from the window of the apartment. Moreover, this made the "massive 10sqm balcony" which we were very much looking forward to completely unusable! Dust would go in your eyes, mouth, throat (I decided to brave it one night and had a cough the next two days) and it was all over the balcony like a thick paste. We attempted to mop it but it didn't help in the least.
Again, this is by no means the hosts's fault, construction is construction but just an accurate representation of my long term stay. Just be aware that the deck is completely unusable at this stage of construction and if you want to stay for a long time, you're paying for a deck but not getting it.
Another thing we noticed about this apartment was the lack of TLC. I guess nowhere it was stated that these things would be available, so I guess I shouldn't have assumed, BUT... we were staying a month (and paying a lot!) so we figured there would be basics like olive oil/cooking spray, tomato sauce, cooking spices, shampoo. We obviously were not going to eat out every night so we had to buy all of those things and then some. We left some things behind, hopefully they are left for future guests!

The apartment is definitely a pleasant stay, I just think things need to be tweaked a little bit for longer term guests!