Shane's place at Cremorne Point offered a great base to explore Sydney - the CBD can be accessed easily by bus from the main street or by ferry (both 10 min walk away) and places in the north such as Balmoral Beach and Manly can be reached by direct buses. Within a minute's walk, one can arrive at Cremorne Reserve, a paved loop around Cremorne Point that offers picnic spots with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. There are also endless top quality food establishments within walking distances at Neutral Bay Junction and Cremorne.
As for the room itself, the highlights for me were the large, comfortable bed and the beautiful balcony which is accessed directly from the bedroom. In my opinion, this balcony is a huge selling point which the photos do no justice to. The room is naturally well-lit and there is ample space for moving about and storing large items like luggages.
During my stay, I enjoyed a great deal of privacy - Shane was always happy to share activity suggestions and have a conversation with, but was never intrusive at any point.
I would highly recommend staying at Shane's place.