I met Jennifer and her family at check-in, they were very friendly and helped me carry my bags to the studio in the backyard. The front entrance is to their home, and I was given a key for the separate entrance to the backyard, which is from a narrow L-shaped laneway that starts on a different street. There is a light sensor at the end of the laneway to open the metal gate, but bring a torch to get there safely at night. The studio is very small, but adequate for a single person who plans to spend a lot of time elsewhere. The private bathroom is good, with hot water in the shower. Kitchen appliances work as expected for basic food prep, and you can easily wash your clothes. The single bed is ok for the average height person, but I've asked Jennifer to consider replacing the foam mattress which is sagging too much. A new mattress would add a star to my comfort rating. The location is around 15 mins walk to both Newtown station and to the Marrickville shopping center. Overall this is a good place to stay that's quiet at night.