Parkdale is a lovely neighbourhood, unit perfect for family with young ones with beach and playground within walking distance. Near to shops with a range of quality food, a butcher and small supermart for simple homecooked meals, right opposite a very lovely children-friendly library. Simple check-in and check-out, friendly host. Unit has all basic cooking, washing, and cleaning implements for long term stay. We can hear a bit of the trains as we're right behind the train track but my two young ones slept through no problem from night one. We had a lovely two weeks. Location wise a little far out from Melbourne city, but then perfect for exploring the Mornington Peninsula to the Dandenongs.

It is preferrable to have a car for ease of travel - we rented one for a few days. However we managed most of our stay on public transport alone. The trains are very regular and the time-table is reliable. International Airport to Unit is 30mins(skybus) plus 45mins (train via southern cross station), easy walk even with lugguage.