Unfortunately I didn't get to meet Alex in person but did talk to him on the phone several times and found him most helpful and obliging!
The apartment was very nice as in the photos and the locality was amazing...it had everything from great eateries, coffee shops, supermarkets and great fashion stores. The railway station is less than a five minute walk and we would certainly stay there again.
I have always stayed in Melbourne CBD but Alex apartment in South Yarra has changed my mind on that one!