Birchgrove is this little authentic community where everyone knows each other and I had not been here more than 5 min before Maggie started introducing me to everyone. She is a true extrovert and extremely generously and helpful. I stayed here for a month and at the end of the stay - it felt like being back in the childhood where you are just taken care of. I have also visited some of her friends and they are all world travelers and eccentrics who show interest in your life and stories. Last, if you like animals and cocktails in the afternoon, maggie for sure will be the optimal host :-)