Rob was very welcoming - leaving his work early to greet us when we arrived. He has a lovely house in a great area about 10 minutes drive from Manly - very easy access to the Northern suburbs/beaches and also Sydney CBD. We had the convenience of a rental car but there was public transport not too far away and of course the Manly ferry. Rob's house and rooms were bigger and better than the pictures, and we felt 'at home' really quickly. Rob gave us privacy but was also good company which I really appreciated. Breakfast on the balcony in this peaceful suburb was very relaxing before hitting the tourist spots. Rob was also very accommodating - he set up a bed in another bedroom for me after we arrived, so that my daughter and her friend could have their own (very roomy!) room. It was our first airbnb experience and it definitely won't be our last. We felt as though we'd made a new friend in Sydney and I hope we can visit again one day :-)