22 Heavenly Highgate New 2br Parkinghbf

Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – the name “22 Heavenly Highgate New 2br Parkinghbf” is a bit of a mouthful and screams vacation rental listing, but don’t let that put you off. This place on Smith Street is actually a solid find, especially if you’re looking for something that feels more like a proper apartment than your typical hotel room. The two-bedroom setup is genuinely spacious (not that cramped “open concept” nonsense), and you know what really sold me? The parking situation. I mean, anyone who’s driven around Perth knows that finding a decent parking spot can be a proper nightmare, but here you’re sorted from the get-go.

The location is pretty clever, actually. You’re in what I’d call the sweet spot – close enough to the city that you’re not spending half your day commuting, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the constant hum of traffic and weekend party crowds. Smith Street itself is fairly quiet, which honestly surprised me because I was expecting more noise being so close to the main drag. The whole Highgate area has this sort of established residential feel – you’ll see locals walking their dogs in the morning, little cafes tucked into corners that aren’t trying too hard to be Instagram-worthy. There’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels like actual Perth rather than tourist Perth, if that makes sense.

What really impressed me was the attention to detail – and I don’t mean fancy marble countertops or whatever. I’m talking about things like proper blackout curtains (thank god, because Perth morning sun is no joke), decent water pressure in the shower, and kitchen equipment that actually works. The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with a mattress all night, which honestly puts it ahead of some pricier places I’ve stayed. The whole setup feels like someone actually lives here rather than just existing as a rental property. You can tell they’ve thought about what travelers actually need – there’s proper storage space, the WiFi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a helicopter landing. It’s not flashy or over-the-top luxurious, but it’s genuinely functional in a way that makes you feel settled rather than just passing through. For the price point and that 8.5 rating, it makes sense – this is the kind of place where you can actually relax and spread out a bit, maybe cook a proper meal if you’re staying for more than a night or two.