Volker is the perfect host. Fast, friendly, and helpful communication, awesome recommendations, and breezy check-in and check-out. The apartment is great--spacious and comfortable, has lots of storage including clothes hangers, widespread views (including partial views of the NYE/Australia Day fireworks), beautiful live plants, WiFi, and excellent washing machine, washer, dryer, and air conditioning. The balcony is a highlight that we already miss. All the neighbors we met were welcoming to us. The neighborhood has so much to offer, including walks in all directions, nice people and dogs, restaurants, bars, parks, piers, and even small beaches (if you don't mind walking a bit). Some of our favorite spots are Contact Bar & Kitchen (for wine and cocktails), the Finger Wharf (Otto is pricy but worth it for finer dining and people watching), Love Tilly Devine (wine and snacks), Malabar (Indian food), El Loco at Excelsior (Tommy's margaritas and tacos), and the Beresford (patio drinks and decent small pizzas). We highly recommend Volker and his accommodation.