Belinda's house was convenient as we arrived late in the day and were only really minutes from the airport. We soon got into the routine if taking bus 2 or 24 (end of the street, turn left and then across the road is the closest bus stop) to Tanah Merah MRT station. This is the shortest walk and we also did walk to Simei MRT station (through park across from the house to the right and walk down Simei Street 1 for 15 minutes) Closest shops are there too.
I did use the washing machine, one of the maids will show you how and put on slippers that are at the back door when using the work area. Clothes will almost dry on the racks there and will finish off in an air-conditioned space (the bedroom!) Internet connectivity is good which my children enjoyed.
Thanks to Belinda and John for showing us some of Singapore we may not have seen otherwise.
For the airport transfer we used bus 24 from the the stop near the end of the street. It goes to Terminals 1, 3 & 2 and the cost was $1.11 per person.