We really enjoyed staying at Claire's home. It is a warm and cozy place and was just right for us as a family of 4 with young children. Even though we haven't met Claire in person (who was overseas), our correspondence was always prompt and absolutely nice and personal and very helpful. She even arranged a baby bed for our youngest son. Her also very nice neighbour Sue made sure we got the key and showed us around on our arriving day and offered help if we needed any. There was even already milk and butter in the fridge when we arrived, also bread and cookies - and even wine! That was really a very sweet and surprising welcome! We would come back for sure - although Marrickville is a little bit of a journey to the touristy hotspots and beaches by bus and train... It was for us nevertheless a home away from home!