My stay was incredibly pleasant. The house is beautiful and has a lot of character. My room was spacious and clean with large bookshelves and. The bed was so comfortable that I had really good sleep every night.
For a bigger neighborhood, I would say Newtown is lively and safe. Within walking distance I had all the exposure to some of the best restaurants, cafes and bookshops in Sydney. There is about a 10-15 minute walk to Newtown station from the house as well, which I thoroughly enjoyed feeling like a local. Marcelle (the host) is friendly and accommodating to me; she offer to help tidy up the room or to change bed linen often enough. Overall I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a feel of a livable Sydney neighborhood.