Wrapping up a 3-month overseas business trip with a 3:30am wake-up call for a flight from Cairns to Sydney, we were thrilled to be treated to a warm and welcoming place to unwind and catch up - Dean and Bron's gorgeous place in Surry Hills.

Prior to arrival Dean emailed us with airport distance/taxi information and we found that very helpful. We were greeted by Bron (and the fab scents of her candles) and felt right at home. We were made welcome to coffee, tea, wine, and wonderful company throughout our stay.

Shone to our room, we deposited our bags and headed out to see the neighborhood. And what a neighborhood, beautiful wrought-iron balconied rowhouses that one might only dream of seeing inside. There was so much to do, see, and eat in walking distance - including the Bourke Street Bakery (don't miss the almond praline croissant!). Dean and Bron were spot on with recommendations and directions.

Back home for the evening, the room was perfect with a small balcony, comfortable bed, mirrored dresser, fresh towels, and a beautiful bathroom just across the hall. The toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, body wash - were sensational, a special, thoughtful touch. Dean was generous with his wi-fi code and we checked email using his smoking hot network.

We highly recommend a stay with Dean and Bron at their amazing Surry Hills home. Why:

* fast replies and complete, valuable communication
*beautiful, upscale home and welcoming environment
* hip, safe, walkable neighborhood plus walking distance to the CBD or public transportation
* "locals only" insight on what to see, where to eat, how to get around
* one of Bron's scent-sational travel candles as a welcome gift

Looking for a place to stay in the stylish Surry Hills neighborhood? Don't pass on a visit to Dean and Bron's.