I guess I'll start with the cons.
1. It rained pretty much the entire time we were in Sydney.
2. Kings Cross is much less fun than I remember it being when I lived here 7 years ago.
3. The city was so cold, we had to buy heavy coats from Zara and I couldn't wear my cute blue short shorts with the pink pineapples.
4. I kept watching the number of work email tick up with such a ferociousness that I was afraid to open my inbox upon our return to the states and end of my vacation.
4. Australia's animal qaurentine laws are bogusly strict and my Lab mix, Blanca is still upset with us for leaving her on a farm near San Diego for 10+ days.
5. I tripped walking up the stairs of the Opera House one evening.
As you can see, none of those points had anything to do with this absolutely fabulous property! I cannot think of a single thing that should be changed or enhanced upon. Especially having compared this rental with hotels in the area prior to booking, I felt like the luxe of the apartment far exceeded the final price we paid to stay there--thus, leaving me feeling like I was hashtag winning by hashtag getting such a great deal (and mama loves a good deal).
Check-in was super easy, and the next door neighbor who keeps an eye out for housekeeping and pseudo front desk services, was beyond beyond! Beyond! He even made us a brekkie platter the morning before our departure. In addition, we were provided with opal cards, some fridge amenities and the best everyday batchroom and kitchen products one could imagine using. Skin was like butter after using the Aesop products in the rainfall shower.
Walking into the apartment, you instantly fall in love with the mid-century modernness of it all. And there are quiet, yet extremely gorge construction workers rehabing a property across the street. So between buckets of rain falling, I'd sit in front of the huge living room window with spectacular views of rushcutters bay, and take my chances of going into diabetic shock from looking at all the wonderful eye candy working hard for their money.
The property is located in a prime area that really does make walking to most iconic attractions fun and easy. We just walked one minute up the pathway to the major thurofare and the entire city became our oyster. Then, dip into the walkway back down past the front door and the heaps of stairs leading into Elizabeths Bay, and we felt like we were in a chic Hamlet.
Trust me, if you're on the fence about booking this property, and it's during a time I too am considering returning to Sydney, you better shoot your shit, otherwise we'll wave down from the huge living room window as you're transiting to a far less superior apartment or home. 🤗