Shirley makes the stay really what it is. She goes out of her way to make you feel settled in and at home as well as was very generous with her time and resources to me. Often she would offer me some of her dinner and so we would introduce each other to our cuisines of origin and she knows a lot one can learn from. She is very sweet and thoughtful as she often had me in her thoughts and asked about my day, family, or life if these are things we’ve spoken about. She does also really respect your privacy if you aren’t much of a talker so she’s flexible here.
In terms of the stay I would say that it a very humble apartment but at the price is really good value. There are laundry facilities on the same floor and this is mainly operated via an app or a laundry card that can have funds loaded. The gym is pretty decent but I found that a lot of kids managed to sneak in and play with the equipment like toys but this is mostly for the body corporate to deal with. I stayed for a month and whenever maintenance had to be done on, say a blocked pipe, I could tell Shirley and maintenance would fix the issue within 24 hours.
There is ample kitchen equipment and facilities but it may give the feeling of claustrophobia if you are not used to small apartment living. The apartment block itself has loads of outdoor facilities and lovely grassy areas in case you feel boxed in.
The aircon in the apartment is a central aircon but since you’ll be sharing the place you would need to ask Shirley or a potential other guest if it’s okay to put it on. Besides this each room has a fan and alternatively ample thick bedding if it’s cold.
There is a highway across the window which does generate some white noise but it was no louder than the fan in my room so I slept peacefully each evening. The walls are thin but earplugs are provided by Shirley but I didn’t find this a problem.
I took the bus to work and the stops are very close as well as supermarkets and restaurants. The location is extremely convenient.
I highly recommend this stay if you’re not looking for luxury but a functional, affordable, and high value long term accommodation.