We had an excellent 2 night stay in Michael's Surrey Hills apartment and would happily have stayed for longer.

The apartment is clean, and tastefully decorated with plants and artwork. There are excellent utilities throughout - kitchen, laundry entertainment and use of a desk top computer if required. The bed is super comfy! And there is a fantastic view from the balcony overlooking Sydney CBD. Great for sunrises and sunsets.

The location was perfect for us. Surrey Hills is cute and colourful. A nice area to wander around. We had no car and it was an easy 30 minute walk to Circular Quay where we took the Manly Ferry (alternatively 2 stops from Central Station, a two minute walk away.). The central shops are a 15-20 minute walk away and there are all manner of restaurants/cafes within a 5-10 minute radius. The excellent Reuben Hills cafe is just a minute away, one of Michael's perfect local tips for breakfast.

And Michael is the best host! Friendly and amenable, he was waited for us to arrive and hand over the keys, taking the time to show us around the apartment, show us how to use utilities and give us some great local tips on what to do and where to eat. And he kindly reunited Ruth with her sunglasses (foolishly left behind) by forwarding them to our next destination. All in all, a top host.

Definitely stay here if you're looking for a well located Sydney base from which to explore the city, but away from the noise and bustle.