Melissa was a very communicative host; she initiated the conversations about our arrival and departure times, quickly confirmed an added night's stay, and always replied in a timely and warm manner when we sent a message. She was very accommodating and let us have a late check-out since we had an evening flight. We really appreciated this sweet gesture! She was also receptive to our feedback when we reported to her that we found the studio's condition to be pretty dirty and run-down. Guests who stay at Melissa's should expect a welcoming hostess, but unless Melissa really invests some time and effort into fixing up her apartment, guests should not expect a luxurious stay. For us, overall Melissa's studio gave us the minimum of what we needed: the location was great for sightseeing in Sydney, and the kitchen sufficed for preparing our food (although it did require more effort in our part to find things, and clean things off before using). Also, the bed was very comfortable.