The Host
Strephon seems a lovely guy and was eager to help wherever necessary. He was also happy to leave me to my own devices. There was a bit of a misunderstanding with regards smoking (see below) but we were able to resolve that amicably.
The Place
It's really a very nice apartment and although it's the lower floor of Strephon's house, you really do have it to yourself. There is a separate entrance and all facilities are available. The kitchen is fairly rudimentary (a converted laundry) but is adequate for day to day living.
The Location
Cammeray is a great place to stay and reasonably close to the city, restaurants and other entertainment. Strephon's place is at the North of Cammeray and it's about a 10-15 minute uphill walk to the main district on Military Road. It's also a bit of a walk to the main bus stop although there is a bus stop a bit closer if you are going to the city. It's a great location if you have a car, but a bit of a nuisance if you use public transport.
The Smoking Saga
I am a smoker and I like to smoke while I write. I understand that this bothers some people so I always check first.
When I looked at Strephon's place, I noticed that it was "no smoking" but also that there was a small courtyard. I messaged Strephon to ask if I could smoke in the courtyard and he initially said no, but a few hours later messaged again to say that he was happy for me to smoke in the courtyard as it was wintertime.
When I arrived, he asked if I would not mind smoking in the mornings until after he left, which was fine to me. A day or two later, Strephon felt that the smell of smoke was getting into the house and asked me to smoke in the back garden. The back garden is a fair ways down and not really well lit at night and so it didn't really work for me.
Strephon was very understanding about the situation and agreed to allow me to check out early and he refunded the remaining days in full. I notice now that the place is clearly marked no smoking anywhere, so I think we both learned something!