I've toyed with not writing a review for this property at all, as I'm not one to favour negativity. However, I think the public has a right to understand our experience, especially when the host does not. Given the resurgence of Covid-19 in NSW, I requested a cancellation 12 days in advance for a full refund. It was with regret that it was declined, due to the host's 'strict' policy (her words) of 14 days notice, which is outlined on the site. Given the uncertainty and fluidity of the situation, suggest being aware of this adherence before booking, in case - like us - you get caught off guard. After presenting my reasons (Sydney having become a 'hotspot') the host asked me not to contact her again. I considered this ungracious, unfair, and unfortunate, illustrative of a lack of empathy for my point-of-view. We felt obliged to honour the booking so we didn't lose the total of $473 which we paid for two nights (as I work in the entertainment industry and am out of work and on Jobkeeper). Obviously, this affected our enjoyment of the experience, despite (like many) really needing a change of scenery. However, politics aside, in fairness the cottage is cute. Small, but very clean. Perhaps a little sterile (it's a new build) and not as quiet as expected (it backs on to a laneway with neighbours close by who were noisy, esp early in the morning). I didn't meet the host, so there was no reparation for the experience around the booking. She called in when I was out. All in all, there's more to an Air BNB experience than the bricks and mortar of the stay. I have enjoyed better experiences - in fact, more often than not, delightful experiences. I rest my case. This is my one and only negative review.