Jim's place is about a 20-minute drive from the airport and a perfect location to stay in Sydney. His home is small, but warm and inviting and nestled in an older residential part of the city. However, a block from his home is a nice selection of quaint restaurants/ coffee shops for breakfast or lunch. Train stations are a short walk from his home and the trains run frequently so it makes travel to/from Circular Quay (main transit hub) very easy. I was in Sydney for only 3 nights/2 days, but Jim offered sound advice about key sites to visit. He was very accommodating and welcoming as a host. His place was great value for the price.