The house is very conveniently situation especially as I had numerous meetings and appointments in Lane Cove, Crows Nest and North Sydney. While I had the use of a hired car, public transport is close by should one need it, as are the shops (Lane Cove has some lovely coffee shops and restaurants).
The room and house is in a quiet area and thankfully the other guests were also quiet, and block-out curtains help when the sun rises opposite the windows each morning.
I had not read the listing properly so did not realise that breakfast is not provided. Upon seeing my predicament on Day 1, Ping brought down some coffee and a slice of toast - Ping is a wonderful host. Thank you Ping.
Ping's husband helped me (thank you!) with my suitcase as I was unable to carry it down the stairs when I first arrived. Good to bear in mind that there are lots of stairs so if one if unsteady on one's feet or cannot carry heavy cases then it may be better to look elsewhere or pre-arrange for assistance.
The main item that detracted from a great experience (for me) was the fact that the toilet/bathroom area did not have a door separating it from the bedroom area. While there is a wall that shields the toilet, anyone in the bedroom can still see the other person's legs and hear the noises and smell any smells - something I am personally not comfortable with.
If this is not something that troubles you then Pings home will suit you to a tee. (which is a bit of a pun given it overlooks a gold course!)

A pleasant stay overall. Thank you Ping.