I rented Nick's place as an add-on after an extensive trip through Australia. I loved the location and was looking to rediscover Bondi, a place I lived for 3 months when I was 19 years old.
Nick's place is beyond conveniently located for anyone looking to call Bondi Beach home for a little or long while. If getting into the sea is a priority for you during your stay in Sydney then this his flat is perfect.
Beyond the location, Nick is a very warm and friendly guy. He was thorough with instructions for check-in and how best to negotiate the flat with insider tips for the little tips one needs about a personal space. He is also very thoughtful when it comes to choosing amenities and little touches such as beer and wine with chilled glasses to welcome his guests. He has a well-stocked pantry so you're not spending on spices or condiments should you want to make a home-cooked meal. He also shares his local favorite places, which takes the guesswork out of figuring out what's good for anyone who is only staying a night or two.
The flat is very residential, so you'll definitely feel like a local. I found the area to feel safe and as a solo female traveler, didn't feel uncomfortable in a ground floor flat at all. The flat has it's own entrance which makes it feel more like a house. My favourite room was by far the bathroom. He definitely has the best shower in Bondi. A perfect place to wash away the sand and the sea!
Beyond all the personal touches, Nick is very easy going and accommodating. His flexible nature was warm personality made the last few hours of my stay stress-free. His check out time is later than most places and he let me keep my luggage in the flat and pick it up later as I had a night flight out of Sydney. It was upon pick up that I met him while he was cleaning and in person, he is exactly as his communication style comes across. If there was an award for best Airbnb host, Nick would definitely be in the running!