Mitch was a great host. While we did not meet him, he was very responsive to our queries and requests to ensure we had all we needed for a comfortable stay. Mitch's terrace is perfectly located in close walking distance to ferries and buses. The public transport service is very frequent and we really did not need a car during our 3 week stay. We enjoyed exploring the local shops (plenty of choice for dining out, well-stocked bottleshops, Woolworths supermarket). Be prepared for a cockroach or two - they are attracted to food, so it helps to wash dishes, wipe down benchtops, and put food scraps in the outside bin. It's unfortunate that the Inner West Council does not collect kitchen waste, although the nearby Mort Bay Community Garden happily accepts donations of kitchen scraps for its compost bins if you're interested. We ended up keeping food scraps in the freezer and took them to the community garden every few days - a nice way of really feeling part of the local community...! We are happy to recommend this home for a great base to relax in and to explore Sydney.