Rose and her husband Adrian were one of the best hosts we have encountered during our travels in Australia - they have made us very welcome and have provided all kind of assistance we could ask for, and then some! Highly recommended for your trip to Sydney!
Their house is located in Balmain which is a lovely suburb in Sydney, with a view towards the city. The suburb itself has a quaint charm of a London district, with the main Darling St offering most if not everything you might be looking for. Access to the city from Balmain is easiest using the F3 ferry terminal in Balmain - it only takes some 10 minutes to get to Circular Quay, and the spectacular views are an added bonus.
The house itself is a century-old structure with a lovely green garden and a fish pond, wooden floors and stucco ceilings inside, along with stylish fireplaces. Rose also offers continental breakfast during your stay so you don't have to worry about a quick bite to eat in the morning.
The hostess is such an accommodating and easy-going person that is so rarely to be found in modern-day world. I hope she stays that way for the benefit of her guests and the world;)
Wow! What a place, what people, what atmosphere! Make sure you pick Rose's place when you come to visit Sydney next time!