Lindsay made us feel very welcome and checked with us often as we headed off for the day to see if we needed any help. The room was lovely and private and the bed was very, very comfortable. The espresso coffee maker was a nice touch. Fresh fruit and cold beer were waiting for us as well. It is a five minute walk to the ferry wharf and a ten minute ferry ride to Circular Quay, under the Harbour Bridge and past the opera house each time. Fantastic! We would highly recommend staying here. Balmain is close to downtown but worlds apart. Darling street, another five minute walk away has many interesting shops and great restaurants. Lindsay's own pub is a bit of a walk from here but well worth a visit. Great lamb pie.
Buy an Opal transit pass and see Sydney from the water, really the best way.