Cynthia’s place is a quiet, spacious, tasteful haven with everything you could need for a brief stay. It’s located in a leafy neighbourhood, and a 5-minute walk to the ferry to Circular Quay. We enjoyed the very comfortable bed (good sheets and pillows are so important) with its view of a tropical courtyard complete with a perfectly-sized fountain. Lots of closet space meant we could really unpack for the three nights we had there, and the kitchenette and fridge had what we needed for breakfast and snacks. There’s a corner area with two lounges and coffee table where we enjoyed sharing a cup of tea with some old friends. The shower is a bit like standing under a waterfall (in a good way!) with great pressure. Everything in this place has been well chosen, well made, so things work beautifully (blinds, fans, keys and locks). To our horror we discovered we’d only booked for 3 nights when in fact we needed 4, and Cynthia graciously accommodated us. Really five star!