I think the host did an okay job and the place was pretty good.

Good things: The place was older but clean, big, and provided all of the essentials. Ingrid was quick to respond when the internet went out. Location was great! Very close to shops and short walk to Bondi Beach. Good value if you have 6+ people. Only one bathroom but I think that's typical in Sydney and the shower was great. Kitchen was well equipped. Built in closets were large. The off street parking was nice for the one day we rented a car.

Bad things: I was surprised that there were not extra towels. (Only one towel per person for 8 days. That's a little gross to me. Yes, there was a washing machine in the backyard, but we were on quick vacation and didn't have time to spend doing laundry. Would have been nice for the host to leave an extra towel per person in the closets.) Cockroaches in the kitchen. Internet was spotty. The "sunroom" bedroom were I slept has thin windows and was hard to sleep when there was a party across the street or birds chirping during the night. (Bring ear plugs.) Bedrooms feel less nice than pictured.

Summary: I wouldn't stay there again, but it was decent, a good value, and we had a good time. A good option for large groups who aren't expecting anything beyond the basics. (No chocolates on the pillow, welcome note, or anything above-and-beyond coming from the host.)