My husband and I stayed in Mariana's apartment for 8 nights, in terrible winter rainy Sydney weather, and we LOVED every minute! The apartment is compact, but contains absolutely everything you could possibly need. The apartment is very well set out and oh so comfortable. A small kitchenette makes dinners at home possible (no oven but there is a hotplate and a microwave) and the combination washer/dryer came in very handy. The bathroom is fantastic. Again it is compact but is absolutely perfect. The rain shower was delightful after a long day out in the weather, and there is a full sized bath if that takes your fancy. The apartment is two minutes walk from Woolworths and two minutes walk from the bus stop that takes you into the city. Kings Cross Station is a five minute walk away. There are so many food options to choose from. One of ours was Penny's Cheese Shop, which makes the most amazing toasted five cheese sandwiches. We also found a little hole in the wall that makes the most amazing turkish bread with bacon and eggs and a regular coffee for around $10. We tried Melo's Italian restaurant which served tasty Italian food in a lovely atmosphere. If you are looking for somewhere convenient, quiet, close to transport and great dining, and a host that goes that extra mile, then look no further than Mariana and her gorgeous apartment. ps Don't forget to check out the view from the rooftop.