John is a fantastic host, easy to communicate with, very friendly and helpful with any questions regarding the area. The apartment is quite spacious and comfortable for my family (myself, my husband and two teenage daughters), very accessible by public transport, and near shops and restaurants. Checking in was quite flexible as we arrive at night, and John was very helpful in getting us settled. He has a lot of brochures regarding Sydney and tips on how to get around and what to do. He is very friendly and warm person and is always willing to suggest fun things to do around the area like the Spit bridge to Manly walk to enjoy the coast, cliffs, and harbour views. We have walked to Balmoral beach from his place, and it is very beautiful. We have been to Sydney 15 years ago, though not in his vicinity, and this is the first time my daughters have seen the area, so it was a great vacation for us. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at John's place and we're very thankful that he has accepted us as his guests.