Dan's apartment was great . The living area and kitchen downstairs were comfortable and well equipped . The loft bedroom was spacious and the 4 poster bed was awesome ! There is a washing machine and dryer in the bathroom ..great for longer stays . Although the apartment is on a busy(ish) road it was set back enough from the road so that we weren't bothered by street noise . We didn't have a car but our friends had no problem finding a car park when they visited . Ormond road is a short walk away with lots of gorgeous shops and more than one good coffee shop ( Combi was our favourite ) . A short walk in another direction is Mr Tuppy ( more great coffee and food ) . Next door to Mr Tuppy is a small bar thats definitely worth a visit ( King of Tonga ) . Its also a lovely walk along Elwood Canal to a nearby Nature reserve and parks . And also not far to the beach ..