Review for Yossi
We spent a month in one of these apartment in April. Overall our experience is quite positive. Though it could be noticeably better, don't repeat our mistakes:
1. There is no host behind the scenes but a company STAY&CO which own many apartments in the complex. It was clearly stated on the description that photos do not represent the real apartment. We so much used to people delivering what they promote that this time hadn't read the description. As the result, we found ourselves in the apartment we would never rent. Luckily, STAY&CO were supportive enough to find us a suitable apartment couple of days after we checked in.
2. The check-in instruction wasn’t clear and easy, plus the building has no parking map. We really struggled to find a locker and our parking spot. Note that there is no network coverage in basement (parking area) to make phone calls. Again, the contact person has been in touch.
3. Normally we ask hosts to test their internet connection using speedtest as this is of critical importance to me. This complex is on NBN, so we didn't ask. Surprisingly, upload speed was unbelievably low (below Zoom/Facetime requirements) though download is acceptable. After negotiations Stay&Co upgraded the channel to modern level at no cost.
The good:
1. Communications were always great and fast.
2. It is a nice complex and the apartments are new. All the apartments have similar stuff in them and a really well equipped kitchen.
3. The complex is modern, it is dry and warm inside.
4. It is possible to get a parking spot and a storage cage if you ask.
5. In our view the area is great (we know it pretty well): Macquarie Shopping Centre, metro station, Macquarie Uni green area are within just 15 mins walk.