Staying with Zafeira and Francois for my first week in Australia was the best decision I made! I didn't see Francois much because he's usually out early then comes back late at night, but there were many lovely moments and conversations I shared with Z, who's such a warm and caring woman. She made a beautiful dinner for me one night and left little treats/snacks for me throughout my stay. Even left me an avocado one morning because I had raved about how much I love them in passing.

The room is small but tidy. I was greeted with fresh towels and a bar of what seemed like handmade soap. It's a single bed, so if you're over 175 cm you might not be happy with your feet sticking out over the wooden frame. (Lucky for me I fit just right.) There's an endless stream of sunshine and constant breezes coming through the window. I was warned of the nearby construction beforehand but honestly had no problems with noise. Z proactively handled too-chatty neighbors from the next door hostel.

There are buses nearby that run to the city and the house is only a five minute walk from the beach, so location was fabulous! Shops, cafés, Bondi road, the coastal walk, etc.

One minor discomfort was the lack of WiFi (they have wired Internet), which is clearly indicated on their room page but silly me assumed Internet just meant WiFi. Z gave me recommendations for nearby cafés I could go to if I wanted it, but it actually forced me to enjoy my surroundings more which I appreciate.

This is the best place to book at if you're seeking a home away from home. You'll become friends with Zafeira and Francois immediately -- such a lovely couple.