The location and facilities

The soundproofing from the unit above was great so we could hear the people above walking around. The exhaust fan in the bathroom didn't appear to work and neither did the exhaust fan above the stove top.

Fully equipped kitchen, close to tram station.

Weak wifi, no TV in the bedroom (just minor things)

Behind a quite uninviting exterior lies a nice surprise: a cosy, light and spacious apartment in the heart of Brunswick. Modern and well equipped (fully working kitchen, cosy bathroom with a washer/dryer), thought of a lot of details.

The fact that you’ve got to pay AUD 200 (way) in advance as a security deposit was literally tucked away deep down in the small print at Booking. com. The fact that I’d already paid my stay in advance and in full made me feel a bit annoyed, especially since it wasn’t clearly mentioned. The fact that I couldn’t use my creditcard to pay this deposit and had to make an international bank payment while I’d JUST paid my stay using my creditcard is something I still don’t understand. But: apparently my security deposit will be paid back within days and you’ll forget all about it as soon as you walk through the door!

The location was good, free wifi, close to cafes and Coles. The host was friendly and easy to contact.

You can hear a lot of noise from the upstairs apartment.