This modern apartment is in a quiet location despite being just off the main street. It is clean and comfortable for two people. The photos show what you need to know. The rooftop is a super spot for a quiet drink or coffee as you watch the sunset. We were out for all meals but the basics are there if you want to prepare something simple. There are a myriad of restaurants, pubs and cafes situated all over Marrickville so take the time to walk to some of the places recommended on concrete playground or urban spoon. We ate at a lot of recommended places and all were good. They were not necessarily in the main drag either. It's a big suburb so sometimes it was 15 minute walk to get to some places but it was worth it. We caught trains from both Marrickville and Sydenham stations which are both around 10 minutes stroll from the apartment. Catch from Marrickville if going to Central to make a further connection out of Sydney as it's easier access to platforms for connections with regional lines. Sydenham is the best for going out to Bondi. It's only 10 minutes into the city on either line. Marrickville itself is a great mix of cultures. You'll see people from all walks of life and many cultural backgrounds. There is Vietnamese, Greek and Thai food and lots of op-shops. It's still a bit rough around the edges and the main street is still a mix of eateries and light industry. It hasn't been gentrified yet so you won't find any glamour, fashion or knick knack stores. It feels real and lived-in. We loved it because we didn't run in to any tourists.