I stayed at Agata’s place for the first three weeks after I moved to Sydney, and I absolutely loved the apartment. It’s a self-contained apartment with a private entrance and a wonderful patio, which is particularly delightful during the Australian summer. The place felt very much like home right away, and it’s close to buses and local shops and restaurants. Buses take less than 30 minutes to the beach and the city, and UNSW and Randwick village are both within walking distance. The bed is comfortable and the TV has Netflix, while both the kitchen and bathroom is equipped with all the basics (such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, essential toiletries, washing powder, milk, oil, salt, pepper, etc.). Agata was a fabulous host: she was quick to respond to requests (such as replacing the bug spray when it ran out), and kindly received some mail for me too. I couldn’t have wished for a better place to start off my time in Sydney, and I highly recommend Agata’s place!