Dean was a great help in arranging for me to let myself in while he was out of the house. His two dogs were wonderful-sweet and docile. While there was no AC, Dean provides a fan in the bedroom to help stay comfortable in the summer heat. I logged 32 miles (51 km) during two of my four days with Dean, so I was out and about so much I didn't see him many times. When I did, he was very friendly, laid-back, and wanted to make sure I was comfortable (I was). About 30 minutes from the airport by train (about AUD$15). His apartment was easy to find from Kings Cross Station (6-7 min brisk walk) once I had my bearings. For those of you with heavy luggage (like me), the walk from the train station to Dean's is downhill. Great on the way to his place! A little tough uphill on the way back. About 25-30 minute walk to the Botanical Gardens (and then from there on to the Opera House area). Although I didn't cook, Dean made the kitchen available and also provided some lovely fresh fruit and bread/muffins for breakfast. All in all, I would be very happy to stay with him again. For those interested, the wifi was good as well.