Lena is a high energy person who loves to talk and has a really cool dog - Mr Bosley.
The apartment has an amazing view of Sydney Harbour, however it is a shame that the "designer style" hasn't made it to the guest bedroom. It provides a very basic bed with a foam mattress that is so thin in the middle you can feel the bed-slats through it. The towel and bed linen provided were worn and thread-bare. In fact the sheet tore the first night when I pulled it up to cover me, and the doona is stained along the top from years of usage.
The photos are of an apartment Lena used to live in (apart from the empty rooms and the guest bed). Lena might update these now she has moved in.
Be aware that the place has no heating or air-conditioning. I was there in June and the room was very cold at night. I needed two extra blankets to keep warm. Although the profile says there is a hair-dryer, I had to ask Lena to borrow hers, which could only be done if I was lucky enough to catch her when she was home. I recommend you check if the lift is working again, because if it isn't you will have to climb up the stairs to the fifth floor every time you go out or return.
The location really is close to bus and train routes, lots of great restaurants, cafes and gourmet deli's, however be prepared to climb up hills, or stairs to get to the main street or transport access.
Lena had only recently moved in when I stayed, and I don't believe she was ready to take guests. There was no fridge or internet for 4 of my 8 days and Lena was quite pre-occupied with establishing the apartment and organising a house-warming party.
I am a very seasoned independant traveller and had my plans organised for my stay in Sydney, so didn't need much advice or support from Lena, however there were many times that I felt like an imposter because of the lack of genuine greetings or basic conversation about my day.
I enjoyed what I did in Sydney, however couldn't wait to leave this accommodation. I won't be staying there again, despite the excellent location and view.