This was our first Airbnb experience and a great introduction to this type of accommodation. Belinda and Michael are seasoned hosts with a genuine disposition towards their guests and a keen eye for detail. From maintaining contact right after booking and arranging an early check-in before we even request for one to guiding us on how to best use the amenities and get around Sydney, they made us feel welcome, at home and ultimately delighted with our stay. Circular Quay is less than 10 minutes away by foot and getting to Pitts Street's pedestrian zone where major retailers have shops is a 15-minute walk. Getting hold and returning the keys to the flat was a seamless process. We found the bed to be very comfortable, the Internet signal strong, the compact dishwasher and the washing machine unexpectedly handy; and although the TV reception was indeed patchy, we were given clear and simple instructions to work around it. Best of all, the premise was surprisingly quiet — even on Melbourne Cup day! A parting word of advice to fellow travellers thought: because check-out time is set to 10 a.m. by the team cleaning the flat after your departure, you may have to drop luggage at one of the two neighbourhood storage locations recommended by the hosts — especially if, like us, you end up being booked on an late-afternoon flight. Don't fret: it's a ten-minute walk at the most. But if you carry more than two heavy suitcases, your best bet is to take a cab to get there. All in all, you couldn't ask for a better place to stay while in Sydney.