I stayed with Bob for a whole month while studying at the University Of Sydney just around the corner in Redfern. After 4 weeks of living with Bob I did not only find a great, hospitable host and an unique, comfy room to stay in, I also found a new friend for a life!
From the very first second of my arrival in Sydney Bob made everything to make me feel as comfortable as possible. He showed me around in the neighborhood in the very first evening and showed real interest in getting to know me better. I will truly miss our evening conversations about politics, Aussie culture, wildlife experiences, activities and local living in Australia. Bob is very well informed about world politics and what is going on around the world and Europe. We had interesting and exciting conversations nearly every day.
Having said that, Bob is never persistent and let’s you also have your free space, if you need it. My 4 weeks went by so quickly and it never got boring. We had some lunches and dinner together, just hanged out in the living room and talked to other guests (there are 2 guest rooms, so if you get lucky you get to know some one else from around the world). In the end Bob felt like a family member.
When it comes to the apartment itself:
The whole apartment is tidy, clean and very unique. I loved hanging out in the open kitchen/living room (where Bob sometimes invites friends, so you can have a little chat). The whole flat feels like an art gallery. The bathrooms are simple and most importantly: very clean! There is always fresh soap and shampoo. The room itself is very clean, has a big wardrobe with plenty of space and a desk with a chair. Bob changed my sheets twice (and even wanted to change more often). He always made sure that everything was alright with the room. There is always food in the kitchen for a nice little breakfast or basic noodles/rice for dinner and Bob encouraged me to use it as often as I like. The Redfern train station (so many great connections to everywhere in the city) is just around the corner and the neighborhood is quiet and friendly. I couldn’t ask for more than that!
Dear Bob, I wish you all the best! Keep rocking Airbnb and your guests and don’t loose your open mind towards new cultures, people and travel experiences. Take care and hope to see you soon again!