Galina's place is conveniently located near the Marrickville train station and is a short ride into the city. The area also has lots of convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as good Vietnamese eats. Highly recommend the Marrickville pork rolls!
However, close proximity to the train station means the sounds of the train are rather loud and would disturb light sleepers. The place is also located under the flight path and noises of planes flying overhead are evident through the day.
The aircon was a plus as the weather was surprisingly hot the days we were there. The hot shower works well and linen/towels appear clean. However, other aspects of the apartment have lots to improve in terms of cleanliness.
Not recommended for light sleepers and cleanliness freaks. Otherwise, it was a comfortable and decent enough stay for a few nights if you're looking for some suburban living with close proximity to the city.