Martina and Mick were excellent hosts. Their flat was a perfect base for our month-long stay in Melbourne. It is in a fantastic location - right on Queen's Parade and a 3 minute walk to a tram that takes you downtown or to major attractions like the Museum. The tram also connects easily with others to get you practically anywhere in Melbourne. A shopping strip is at the end of the block with little grocery stores, cafes, bakeries and fruit/veggie markets.
The flat was very well equipped for even a month-long stay with comfortable beds and modern decor. It was clear that upgrades had recently been done and even in an older building, everything was bright and new. The bathroom is older, but was very clean and functional and had everything we needed. The wifi is fantastic!
Martina is a wonderful host and even accommodated us dropping off our bags early so we didn't need to haul them with us after we arrived on an early morning flight. She was very welcoming and even looked up some bus routes for us before we arrived, so it was a smooth transition to work/school. A loaf of bread and a bottle of milk was also left- which was such a sweet gesture and much appreciated.
I would not hesitate to recommend Martina's place to anyone looking to stay central in Melbourne but without being directly in the CBD. You won't be disappointed.