Merrilyn has more than earned the label/title SUPERHOST! :) Everything about the stay was stellar! The place itself was even better than in the pictures, it was comfortable and clean - I couldn't get over the level of thought put into all that was provided, from the flowers and fruit to 'greet' me, to all the pots/pans, linens, utensils, travel info and soaps/shampoos. Merrilyn went above and beyond to help me when I fell ill and with settling down in Sydney (I moved to Sydney for work). Forest Lodge is a lovely part of Sydney and is convenient enough with the great public transport system. If you like walking it's maybe 50 mins to CBD otherwise there are plenty of buses to take you wherever you need to go. There are also trails near the house that take you to bay to the north. There's also a great grocery store literally a 5 minute walk away. I cannot recommend the 'apt' in Forest Lodge enough!!