Mel's apartment is really a charming home: beautiful, comfortable and full of personal touches. It is spacious and has all the amenities listed and expected, and more to boot. Mel herself gave me a very warm welcome and was a great host during the entire stay.

The place is walking distance from the beach with penguins by the pier, shopping, a beautiful botanical garden, an outdoor gym, an amusement park, lots of good restaurants and cafés, and several great options for public transport into the city. On weekday evenings the closest area is calm and quiet, on weekends it bustles to life with alternative clubbing. Regardless of time of week or day though, whatever you feel like doing is usually just a stroll away.