This was my first AirBnB stay, and Hong and her family made the experience incredibly easy. I needed to drop my bags off before the check-in time, which wasn't a problem at all. Hong showed me around the house, gave me a key, gave me the wi-fi password, explained about the public transportation system, and even offered to drive me into Hornsby so I could get groceries!! The area is great, only a 10 minute walk to Asquith train station (all uphill! :-D), 30 - 35 minute walk to Hornsby station, and the bus to Hornsby stops right at the top of the street. Hong is the sweetest woman and I would recommend her house and room (with the most comfortable bed in the world!!!) to anyone.