Alan is an incredibly kind and helpful person. His flat is full of warmth, and character, and it is SUPER cozy. It really felt just like home. HIGHLY recommend. The home itself is full of art, plants, interesting memorabilia from various travels, and has a lovely outdoor space. His place is so well-kept for travelers the bedside table even had adapters for me when my laptop's plug didn't fit the socket! His neighborhood is full of local cafes and restaurants and right next to city center, it's also very close to the airport which was super convenient!
If you're a first-time traveler to Sydney, Alan is able to answer any and all questions you might have about what to do and how to get around. He's extremely knowledgable, kind, and makes for a great storyteller! He also curated the stay in such a way that I really felt like I had my own space. Before this trip, I was considering renting an "entire place" listing instead, but I'm so glad I didn't! Really couldn't recommend this place enough, 10/10!