Pete’s stylish and comfortable apartment on Gertrude street was a perfect hub for exploring Melbourne WHILE living in a neighborhood with the coolest of vibes. Thinks I loved:
1. Pete. (the host) is great! He obviously loves his city and is genuinely invested in his guests falling in love with it too. He went above and beyond taking care of us and giving us great tips based on our interests.
2. Location. Just outside the door are several really good restaurants (Archie’s also has killer coffees), a yoga studio ($39 unlimited classes for 1 month), a health food market (excellent baked breads, organic veggies, vegan cheeses and desserts, etc) and across the street you can get beer and wine. It’s a 25 minute walk to the heart of downtown, or you can catch a tram at the corner. We rented bikes for the week (rentabike at federation square) and could lock them to racks directly in front of the building. Super convenient. Melbourne is so bike friendly with many well marked bike routes including beautiful routes along the Yarra river. You can even take your bikes onto the trains and explore nearby towns. Uber is also an option with very short wait times in this neighborhood.
3. The Apartment. There are Sonos speakers tucked away in every room of the apartment. You can totally dial in your music if you have a Spotify account. Also unit has a Nespresso machine in hall nook, just outside bedroom...and a supply of pods. Perfect if you like coffee in bed when you wake up. Loved the patio with two comfy sofas...great for lounging and watching neighborhood life happening below. The apartment is brand new construction, tastefully decorated, high end appliances...a sweet blend of cool and comfortable. Big screen with free Netflix and stash of dvds if you end up having a rain day. WiFi fast and dependable.
I’m a stickler for good showers...this one is perfect. Also, unit has a washer and dryer in closet. I also appreciate that staples like toilet paper, olive oil, coffee pods, laundry detergent, soap and shampoo/conditioner were all supplied in adequate quantity for the length of our stay.
This was easily my best Airbnb experience out of maybe 25 or so that I’ve done so far