My one-week stay in Sydney was one of my best and most memorable experiences, and a great part of that is owed to Raphaelle's place.
The apartment is located in a very nice neighbourhood. It's fairly easy to find the place. The neighbourhood itself is very beautiful and calm, there are shops just around the corner and on Friday and Saturday the nightlife is quite vivid (there was some live jazz music in a place just down the street), which I find great.
Regarding the room, it is neat, clean, with a small balcony looking towards the street, providing a very nice view. Checking in and out was a breeze, everything was simple and easy.
Raphaelle's roommate is a very nice and kind person who advised me on how to get around the city and what places to visit. House rules are straightforward and simple, and I had access to everything that I could possibly need.
What I absolutely loved about the house, is its location. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the Royal Botanic Garden, and from there it's another 10 minutes on foot to the Sydney Opera House. My morning walk consisted of this itinerary until Circular Quay, which is always brimming with life and provides access to everything in Sydney via bus or train. 10 minutes on foot in the opposite direction, towards Kings Cross, gets you to a plethora of shops for whatever you might need.
A small detail that I appreciated enormously: Raphaelle had adaptors from Australian to European power sockets, which helped a lot with getting all of my devices charged for the next day.
In conclusion, I would recommend Raphaelle's room without hesitation. The location, the arrangements with the host, the price, the room itself, the neighbourhood... everything was great!