This is a wonderful place to stay. I used Peta's place for an extended work trip and felt very at home. The place was spotlessly clean on arrival. The apartment is spacious and has everything you could need including a good oven, gas stove top and full size fridge. Even though it is on the ground floor it is light and bright. There is air conditioning in the living and bedroom area. The private courtyard is a lovely quiet spot to relax and has a lockable gate. The street itself is beautiful and the area feels very safe, which I value as a solo traveller. As for location, it is absolutely ideal if you like the beach and want to be able to swim every day. It is less than a five minute walk to the sparkling water. There is a good IGA right around the corner as well as a pharmacy, and the Boatshed market and train station are approximately a 20 minute walk away. There is a bottle shop at the end of the street, and it is only a short walk to the restaurants and fish and chip spots on Marine Parade (Il Lido is worth visiting). Peta is a wonderful and considerate host. Nothing is too much trouble, including a lift to the train station if you need it! She is around if you need her, but otherwise leaves you be. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to others and I would 100% stay again.