Rebecca’s apartment was a truly excellent home away from home.

Rebecca and her husband were sweet, laid-back and thorough during check-in — showed us around the place and left us with very clear directions for everything we needed in the apartment & surrounding area.

The apartment itself is a great set-up and was very comfortable for our three week stay. The space feels open and flows really well between bedroom/ bathroom area, the balcony (so great for meals, getting work done, or anytime really) and living/ dining kitchen area. The art-filled and modern design added a fun energy to live in & come home to every day. Plenty of space to unpack and settle in completely. The views of the harbor are lovely & were especially delightful for the New Years fireworks.

The neighborhood is wonderful. In additional to being very central to the rest of the city, Darlinghurst and the surrounding neighborhoods are charming & very safe. Lots of great restaurants (Ms. G’s and Sushi on Stanley were our favs), cafes, bookstores (Ampersand & Berkelouw are both nice spots) & boutiques all within a 5-15 minute walk. Lots of theaters & major attractions within a 30 minute walk or 10 minute train ride. Super close to the train station as well. Sydney’s train system is clean & easy to navigate, so that was a nice plus.

Having a gym & pool in the building were also good perks, especially on days when it was too hot to run outdoors.The building’s doormen/ concierge’s are friendly & helpful.

If you’re looking for the real-life Sydney experience just a little outside of the hectic tourist scene (but still with lots to do right out the front door), this is the spot.