Brendon is an excellent host, the house is located less than 2 minutes walk from the ferry wharf (then a 5 minute ferry hop to Barangaroo and the CBD); the main shopping area in Balmain is easily accessible by bus or walking. The kitchen is well provided for with regards to all the necessary items for self catering and there is a front balcony and a garden in the rear which is nice for sitting out in. I would have no hesitation to recommend this place.
There are also some nice walks from the house including green areas with excellent harbour views including the habour bridge.