We felt like home at Steph's! She was helpful with all the papers we had to do (starting a WHV). The house is perfectly situated to use public transport (4 bus lines in 2 min walk and the West train line by around 10) and either a big mall or small super market for grocery shopping.
It is not a silent place as it is on new north road which is pretty busy when there is traffic. The rest of the time it is calm and Steph and Zak (her dog) makes it peaceful.
It is worth the money.