Phil did everything to make us comfortable. He collected us near the Kingscross station, showed us the house and studio and gave us many useful hints about the area and Sydney. Whenever we needed help he was there for us. I needed once a doctor on very short notice and Phil suggested a clinic nearby. Phil is definitely one of the more friendly persons around. If there were a 6-star host then Phil would be one.
The studio in the top floor of a 3-story-art deco style building. Phil told me he used to live there himself, so this is definitely not an airbnb-business only. The studio has a really nice interior, fully equipped kitchen (I wish mine at home were like that). Lots of space, interior mostly in good shape, a bed with space saving drawers underneath. Shortly after we moved in two of the windows were repaired. Phil bought even new pans and knifes for the kitchen plus a new iron board. You can use a washing machine in the studio or one of the two in the shared wash house of the building where you can also use two dryers. If you don't like washing then there are laundries round the corner. The internet connection was good.
You can hear the traffic in the daytime. My wife had no trouble at all sleeping, I am, however, a super sensitive light sleeper, but as it is quiet at late night it was not really an issue. We did not see or hear a lot from the neighbors, we only had once a nice chat with the guy next door.
The location is perfect. Bus 324 and 325 are 30 m away, Kings Cross station a few minutes walk. Plenty of options for a beer or dinner and several supermarkets are also only a few minutes walk from the place.
I would book the place again.