We stayed at Julian’s just over 7 months —he was kind enough to allow us to extend our stay twice! Darlinghurst is an excellent neighborhood with lots of great cafes and bars. It’s a short walk to the Kings cross station and several bus stops are just around the corner. We both walked to our jobs in the city each day, though. Roughly 30-45 minutes each way, but pleasant walks through Hyde Park. The apartment has its quirks due to its age, but overall it is a great place to live.
The kitchen is quite small, but suitable for basic cooking. No oven or microwave. The bed is super comfy and the books are a great addition. Plus, there’s a library just down the road if you’re around long enough to get a library card.
The laundry is on the roof and costs $1.20 per load, which is rather cheap. There’s no air con, but lots of windows (a trade off with mosquitos, though).
Julian is easy to communicate with, and a great guy. We’d certainly recommend staying at his place.