We loved our stay in the - truly - charming East Balmain apartment, with views of the harbour and the bridge from the lovely verandah. The apartment is simpy furnished so you don't worry about it, but also spacious , light and attractive. The block it is in is old by Sydney standards, there's wonderful greenery all around, and friendly, helpful neighbours. Balmain itself is a lively, interesting, beautiful area, full of shops, restaurants, etc and with good public transport. Our hosts were very attentive, coming to fix something that wasn't working immediately, taking us out for a drink, and checking from time to time that all was going well. We couldn't have asked for anywhere, or hosts, more to our taste.