After three weeks, I was sad to leave this spacious home and the beautiful neighborhood.
In a location that is literally perfect, the flat felt homey, and had a perfect balance of old-world charm (beautiful architectural details) and modernity (kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, etc...). The ability to have a proper, private, stacked washer and dryer made packing easy, and the parking spot was handy, as street parking in Surry Hills can be challenging. The flat was cool, even on 100F days, and the air conditioner cut the humidity.
As a New Yorker, I enjoyed the townhouse vibe, and the location is a walking and public transport paradise! Both the light rail (directs to Central and Circular Quay) and busses (including directs to Newtown, and the beaches at Bondi and Coogee) were within a few blocks. I felt like a local by the end of my stay, and my favorite local spots were Cafe Dougie, Cafe Kentaro, Yulli's, Clock Hotel (a pub), OnePlayground (a gym), and Maloney's Grocer.