City Central 2 Bedroom

Nice property but bad timing. Positive: The property was refurbished so new and clean. Negative: The kitchen is very basic in terms of everyday common items and cooking utensil. The owner did however make additions at our request immediately. The back gate access was broken and couldn't be locked and not secure which was a safety issue for us given anyone could enter the property from the side lane and the double doors into the kitchen were glass. The second bedroom is an open loaf and therefore noise and light from downstairs guest would disturb sleep as did planes over head at 6.00am and a construction site next door starting at 7.00am. The parking is off site at a nearby parking station and because of the building site next door access to the property by car or parking in the street was not possible after 7.00am to 4.00pm each day and what little off street parking available was taken by others residents overnight unless you were quick to grab a spot around 4.00pm. It was located in a good position for the city. We worked around any shortcomings but the extreme noise and vibration from the building site next door was not great. Without that it could have been a different experience. It would have been appreciated if that was mentioned when booking.

Lovely 2 bedroom cottage. Got everything you need for home away from home. Highly recommended

Positive: none Negative: The sound insulation is extremely poor. It feels like living in a tent. Drug addicts, homeless people, and drunks wander around, and the footsteps of those passing by are very clear. On the first day of our stay, we found that the bathroom sewer was blocked and we couldn't take a shower. We drove for 8 hours from Melbourne with our children and my mother. We were sweating all over and very tired, and we really needed a shower to relieve ourselves. But when I asked the landlord if he could solve the problem, I got a very impatient reply, being told that it could only be solved the next day because no one works at night in Australia. When I complained to him and tried to ask if there was any drain - unblocking liquid, he hung up the phone while I was still talking. I guess I might have disturbed his sweet dreams at 10 p.m., but we surely couldn't fall asleep peacefully that night. The wonderful mood of the whole holiday was ruined by him. Maybe the problem really couldn't be solved at that time in Australia, but the poor service was disgusting. Moreover, without an air - conditioner or a fan in the bedroom downstairs, it makes people feel breathless. Due to the dangerous and bad surrounding environment, we didn't dare to open the windows on the first floor. Although the parking lot is free, it is a 5 - minute walk from the accommodation. If you forget something in the car, you'll feel very frustrated. Such a bad accommodation is definitely not recommended.

The stay was okay, small yet cozy. Positive: The property was located in the city and it was convenient to go around using public transport. Negative: The car park is 5 mins walk which was okay but not very convenient. There were lots of Chinese food places around so people who like Chinese food will love the area. However we don’t eat Chinese so it was difficult to get Indian groceries. The properly is not a big one, small but cosy. All the basic amenities were provided.

Great apartment, perfect spot, neat and tidy Positive: Very clean, tidy, and well appointed Negative: Bit of noise out in the streets during the night but that’s typical of the China Town location and nothing to worry about.